Proteus (Thiacloprid + Deltamethrin 11% OD) is a systemic and contact insecticide effective against onion thrips, whiteflies in cucurbits, and cotton bollworm. Learn its uses, application rates, mode of action, safety precautions, and environmental guidelines.
Thiacloprid + Deltamethrin 11% OD – 500 ml
A 500-ml dual-action insecticide formulated as an Oil Dispersion (OD). This product combines two powerful active ingredients from two different chemical groups, providing broad-spectrum control against key agricultural pests.
This insecticide acts through contact and ingestion and also has systemic activity.
It contains:
Thiacloprid (a neonicotinoid) – affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect’s central nervous system, disrupting nerve transmission.
Deltamethrin (a pyrethroid) – interferes with voltage-gated sodium channels along the nerve cord, causing paralysis and death.
In Iran, this product is used to control:
Onion thrips
Whiteflies in cucurbits
Cotton bollworm
Internationally, it is widely used for controlling:
Aphids
Beetles in pome and stone fruit
Whiteflies and leafminers in vegetables
Potato and sugar beet pests
Rice pests
Ornamental plant insects
| Product | Pest | Consumption rate |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Onion Thrips | 700 ml/ha |
| Cucurbits | Whitefly | 1 L/ha |
| Cotton | Cotton Bollworm | 1 L/ha |
| Weight | 500ml |
|---|---|
| Formulation | OD11% |
| Resistance group | IRAC=3A, IRAC=4A |
| Chemical group | Neonicotinoid, pyrethroid |
| Amount of active ingredient | 110gr/L |