Indoxacarb: a novel insecticide for the management of lepidopterous pests in vegetables

Issue Date

10-2002

Abstract

IndoxacarbR (DPX MPO62) is a broad spectrum Lepidoptera insect control agent found to be effective at 25-50g ai/ha. The primary route of entry into the target insects is through ingestion, although the product can be absorbed through the cuticle. IndoxacarbR has a novel mode of action and acts by inhibiting sodium ion entry into nerve cells resulting in paralysis and death of the pest. It provides excellent crop protection for 10-14 days; pest knockdown occurs within 1-2 days but inhibition of insect feeding occurs very rapidly. IndoxacarbR has excellent toxicological and ecotoxicological profile. This low use rate material will reduce environmental loading, particularly when compared to organophosphates and carbamates. The relatively low mammalian toxicity offered with this product provides improved safety to workers, terrestrial mammals and birds. The novel mode of action together with the lack of cross-resistance to existing insect control products and its safety to beneficial insects makes IndoxacarbR an excellent product for IPM programs.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

16

Issue

2

Page

156

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

LEPIDOPTERA; INSECTA; PLANT PESTS; INDOXACARB; INSECTICIDES; PEST CONTROL; PEST MANAGEMENT

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