DRAX
Diafenthiuron 47.8% SC
DRAX (Diafenthiuron 47.8% SC) is a highly effective pro-insecticide and acaricide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad — India's leading agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter. Diafenthiuron is photochemically activated by sunlight to form a carbodiimide that inhibits mitochondrial ATPase (complex V), disrupting cellular energy in aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies on cotton. DRAX provides excellent contact and stomach action with extended residual activity and dual insecticidal-acaricidal properties. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, DRAX is the preferred choice for cotton farmers managing complex sucking pest infestations with a single, science-backed, effective product.
| Mode of Action | Contact and Stomach |
|---|---|
| Major Crops | Cotton |
| Target Pests | Aphids, Jassids Thrips & Whiteflies |
| Packing | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr. |
FAQ for DRAX
How does Diafenthiuron in DRAX work?
Diafenthiuron is a pro-insecticide photoactivated by sunlight to form a carbodiimide that inhibits mitochondrial ATPase complex V, blocking ATP energy synthesis in pest cells causing death.
Which pests does DRAX control in cotton?
DRAX effectively controls aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies — the four most economically damaging sucking pests causing significant yield and quality losses in cotton crops.
Does DRAX have acaricidal properties?
Yes, Diafenthiuron in DRAX provides excellent acaricidal activity against spider mites, making DRAX highly useful when mites co-infest cotton crops alongside sucking insect pests.
What is the residual activity of DRAX?
DRAX provides extended residual activity of 10–14 days under normal field conditions, reducing the frequency of spray applications required for effective sucking pest management in cotton.
Can DRAX be used in resistance management programs?
Yes, DRAX's unique energy inhibitor (ATPase) mode of action is distinct from neonicotinoids and pyrethroids, making it an excellent resistance management rotation partner in cotton.