[AGRI INPUT] SUMITOMO FLORBAC-1L

Packaging Size: 1L

Sumitomo Florbac offers an eco-friendly and effective solution for managing caterpillar pests across various crops, aligning with integrated pest management practices.

a) Key Benefits:

– Targeted Action: Specifically effective against caterpillar pests such as loopers, armyworms, bagworms, and diamondback moths.

– Zero-Day Harvest: Safe for use up to harvest without leaving pesticide residues.

– Selective Toxicity: Harmless to humans, animals, and beneficial insects; activates only in the alkaline gut of pests.

– Mode of Action: Disrupts insect midgut membranes, leading to feeding cessation and pest mortality.

b) Recommended Crops

– Vegetables: Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes.

– Fruits: Apples, pears, stone fruits (peaches, plums, cherries), berries (strawberries, raspberries), and citrus.

– Field Crops: Corn, cotton, soybeans, alfalfa, and various other grains.

– Oil Palm: Effective against bagworms and bunch moth caterpillars.

c) Application Guidelines:

– Dilution: Mix 10 mL of Florbac with 10 L of water for general applications.

– Application Timing: Apply in the evening when temperatures are above 18°C for optimal efficacy.

– Frequency: Repeat applications every 10–15 days, depending on pest pressure.

– Avoid Mixing: Do not mix with systemic organophosphorus pesticides, alkaline substances, or fungicides.

– Resistance Management: Rotate with other insecticides to delay resistance development.