Product Description:
Cronus is an insecticide formulated for effective pest management across various crops in India.
Mode of Action:
Cronus acts as a Mitochondrial Electron Transport Inhibitor (METI). It disrupts the electron transport chain in the mitochondria of insect cells, halting energy production. This results in an immediate cessation of feeding, followed by paralysis and ultimately death. It works through both contact and ingestion, ensuring quick and effective pest control.
| Crops | Target Pest/Disease | Dose per Acre (gm/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, Cotton, Chili, Okra, Mango, Cumin | Cabbage: DBM, Aphids | 400 |
| Okra: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips | ||
| Cotton: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips | ||
| Other crops: Aphids, Jassids, Hoppers, Thrips |
Benefits:
The product offers several unique value propositions. It provides broad-spectrum control, tackling both sucking and chewing pests. Its ovicidal activity helps reduce pest populations by acting on multiple stages of the pest lifecycle. As an anti-feedant, it causes immediate feeding cessation, minimizing crop damage. Its unique mode of action makes it compatible with integrated resistance management (IRM) programs, offering an effective solution for delaying resistance buildup. Additionally, it shows preventive activity against certain fungal infections like powdery mildew and anthracnose.