Dippot ( Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG ) is a water dispersible granule insecticide containing two active ingredients which is dinotefuran 15% and pymetrozine 45%. It is a contact and systemic insecticide used to control different pests in crops particularly in rice (paddy).   Mode of action: Dinotefuran: it is a neonicotinoid insecticide that disrupts the nervous system of insects by interfering  with nerve transmission which leads to paralysis of the insect and eventually death. Pymetrozine: An insecticide which stops feeding in sap sucking insects like aphids and whiteflies. It works by breaking the nerve signals which causes the insects to stop feeding and eventually die.  

Key features of Dippot ( Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG ):

• Dual mode of action: combines the effects of both dinotefuran and pymetrozine which provides broad spectrum control of pests.
• Contact and systemic: the insecticide works by both the ways of direct contact with pests and by being absorbed into the plant tissue which offers internal protection.
• Target pests: Effective against brown plant hopper(BPH), Green leaf hopper, white backed plant hopper and rice ear head bug.
• Crops: Primarily used in paddy crops.
• Water dispersible granules: means it needs to be diluted in water before application.
• Dosage: about 133.2 grams per acre.

Benefits of Dippot ( Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG ):

• Dippot (Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG) controls a large range of sap sucking pests which include those that have developed resistance to other insecticides.
• Dinotefuran provides quick knockdown effects on the other hand pymetrozine helps in preventing further feeding damages.
• The systemic action of dinotefuran provides residual protection.
• The dual mode of action helps in managing resistance development in pests.
• It allows the plants to develop healthy tillers and improve yield by controlling pests.