01What is Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP?+
Shanel is an insecticide manufactured by Deep Soil Agrology Limited, containing Diafenthiuron 50% as a wettable powder (WP) formulation. Crop-wise use, application rates and dilution guidance are provided below. Use only as directed on the approved product label.
02Which crops and pests are listed for Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP?+
Cotton — Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids; Cabbage — Diamond back moth; Chilli — Mites; Brinjal — Whitefly; Cardamom — Thrips, Capsule borer; Citrus — Mites; Watermelon — Whiteflies and Red spider mites; Okra — Whiteflies, Red spider mites, Jassids; Tomato — Whiteflies and Red spider mites
03What application rates are listed for Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP?+
Cotton — Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202-405; waiting period: 21 days. Cabbage — Diamond back moth: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202-304; waiting period: 7 days. Chilli — Mites: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202-304; waiting period: 3 days. Brinjal — Whitefly: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202-304; waiting period: 3 days. Cardamom — Thrips, Capsule borer: 162 g A.I. 324 g formulation; water dilution: 405; waiting period: 7 days. Citrus — Mites: 1.0 g per litre of water A.I. 2.0 g per litre of water formulation; water dilution: 0.809-1.21 (source: 2-3 L/ha; unit unclear); waiting period: 30 days. Watermelon — Whiteflies and Red spider mites: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 5 days. Okra — Whiteflies, Red spider mites, Jassids: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 5 days. Tomato — Whiteflies and Red spider mites: 121 g A.I. 243 g formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 5 days
04What are the listed features of Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP?+
Contains Diafenthiuron 50% as the active ingredient; Formulated as a Wettable Powder (WP); Insecticide/acaricide category product for pest management; Registered use in cotton, among other listed crops; Targets whiteflies, aphids, thrips and jassids; Mitochondrial-respiration-disrupting mode of action
05How does Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP work?+
Diafenthiuron is a thiourea-derivative pro-insecticide that is converted within the insect body to a reactive carbodiimide metabolite. This metabolite inhibits mitochondrial ATP synthase, disrupting cellular energy (ATP) production and leading to the death of susceptible sap-sucking pests. Diafenthiuron is classified under IRAC Group 12A (mitochondrial ATP synthase inhibitors).
06How should Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP be applied?+
Shanel (Diafenthiuron 50% WP) is mixed with the recommended volume of water and applied as a foliar spray in cotton, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, following the approved product label.
07What safety guidance applies to Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP?+
Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging
