Description
OBERON (Spiromesifen 22.9% SC) Insecticide
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Pests such as destructive mites, yellow mites, white flies, and European red mites can cause significant damage to crops and hinder their growth. Bayer’s Oberon insecticide is a smart and high-performing solution for controlling these insects/pests in vegetables, fruits, cotton, and tea crops.
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Oberon contains spiromesifen, a novel foliar contact insecticide/acaricide. The product effectively targets all developmental stages of mites and whitefly pests, resulting in long-lasting control. It protects crops like brinjal, apple, cotton, chilli, tea, okra, tomato, and cucumber.
Composition:
Bayer Oberon contains 22.9% Spiromesifen, formulated as a suspension concentrate (SC). Spiromesifen is a novel insecticide with a unique mode of action, making it effective against various pests.
Benefits:
Targeted Action: Oberon specifically targets certain pest life stages, minimising the impact on beneficial insects.
Residual Efficacy: The product offers prolonged residual activity, providing longer protection to crops from infestations.
Reduced Resistance Risk: Its unique mode of action helps in managing resistance in pest populations when rotated with other insecticides.
User-Friendly: The formulation is easy to mix and apply, making it convenient for farmers.
Recommended Crops:
Brinjal, apple, cotton, chilli, tea, okra, tomato, and cucumber.
Target Insects:
Oberon is effective against a range of pests, including:
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Mite
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Mites
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Yellow Mite
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Whitefly
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Red spider mite
Mode of Action:
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The active ingredient of Oberon, spiromesifen, acts by inhibiting lipid biosynthesis in insects, specifically targeting triglycerides and free fatty acids.
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This biological activity correlates with tetronic acids, which play a crucial role in hindering the formation of lipids and contributing to the effective control of mites and whiteflies.
Doses:
The recommended dosage of Bayer Oberon varies depending on the crop and pest targeted. However, typical application rates range from 0.5 to 1.0 litre per hectare. It is essential to consult the product label or local guidelines for specific recommendations tailored to your needs.
Benefits:
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The lack of cross-resistance to commercial products makes Spiromesifen a valuable tool for mite and whitefly resistance management.
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Specialised miticide, with an additional feature of whitefly control.
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Excellent persistence in activity against developmental stages of whiteflies and mites, especially eggs and nymphs.
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New mode of action.
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It also reduces female fecundity and enhances egg sterilisation – The trans-ovarian effect results in unhatched eggs.
For the best results and to ensure compliance with local regulations, always read and follow the label instructions carefully before using Bayer Oberon.