Hexaflumuron EC 10% – Behavaran | 1-Liter Packaging

Overview:
Hexaflumuron is an insect growth regulator (IGR) from the benzoylurea group, used to control chewing and sucking pests, particularly cockroaches, termites, and leaf-eating insect larvae. It acts by inhibiting chitin synthesis, preventing pests from molting or completing larval development, ultimately causing death. Hexaflumuron is widely used in agriculture and termite management.

Mode of Action:
Hexaflumuron inhibits enzymes involved in chitin synthesis, a key component of insect exoskeletons. As a result, immature insects cannot molt or reach adulthood.

• Stomach action: Pests die gradually after consuming treated plants or bait.

• Contact action: Direct contact with treated surfaces can affect some insects.

• Non-systemic: Does not move systemically within plants, but leaves a long-lasting residual effect on treated surfaces.

Applications:
In Iran, Hexaflumuron (Konsalt) is used to control:

• Cabbage moth

• Pistachio wood-boring moth

• Pistachio psyllid

• Date fruit borer

• Citrus leaf miners

Internationally, it is used in baits for termite and cockroach control as well as leaf-eating insect larvae.

Application Guidelines:

• Citrus leaf miner: 25 ml + 300 ml oil per 100 liters of water, applied twice at 10-day intervals.

• Pistachio wood borer: 1 liter per 1000 liters of water with 0.5% Volck oil.

• Most effective on immature stages (larvae and early nymphs); no effect on adults.

• Continuous bait application for termite control can eliminate colonies in 8–10 months.

• Low toxicity to beneficial insects.