What Is Diflubenzuron?
Diflubenzuron is an insecticide that targets the larval stage of insects, specifically by inhibiting their molting process. This disruption prevents larvae, such as those of fruit flies, from properly developing their new epidermis during growth, leading to their inability to mature into adults and ultimately causing their demise.
One of the key benefits of Diflubenzuron is its mildness on crops, making it a suitable choice for use during sensitive growth phases like seedling development and budding.
Uses of Diflubenzuron
Diflubenzuron is primarily used to control larvae of molting pests, including fruit flies. It comes in two forms:
- Hydrate: Employed for controlling pests on crops.
- Foam tablets: Used in specific locations like drainage ditches, septic tanks, and gutters, where the source of the flies is identified.
It is effective against pests affecting diverse crops, such as apples, pears, peaches, melons, watermelons, cucumbers, leeks, onions, ginger, and trees.