IIL launches new insecticide to tackle pests in paddy, sugarcane
Agrochemical firm Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) has unveiled a new insecticide called Mission, effective for control of different lepidopteran pests in crops such as paddy, sugarcane, soybean and vegetables among others. The new product, available both in granule and liquid formulations, have a unique mode of action that controls pest resistance to other insecticides. Mission is safe for the beneficial insects to the crops, the company said in a statement.
Mission’s formulations are now being manufactured in the country by IIL. Earlier it was imported. This “Green” category insecticide is under the IIL’s “Make in India” initiative to benefit even the small and marginal Indian farmers pan India. Mission has contact and systemic action and due to this insects are effectively controlled after ingestion. Mission effectively controls stem borer and leaf folder in paddy, which are the major pests in paddy.
