KEEFUN INSECTICIDE is an unique plant protection product developed in Japan & Introduced in India for protection against DBM & Sucking pests like Thrips. Keefun belongs to pyrazole group, a novel chemistry. Globally, Keefun has been developed to control wide range of insect pests viz hoppers, aphids, Diamond Back Moth, Tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera), bugs, Scale insects, psylla, thrips, borer, leaf miner, mites etc and some fungal diseases on vegetables, fruits, field crops. In india, Keefun has been approved for usage on DBM & sucking pests like Thrips, Jassids, Aphids etc. Keefun inhibits egg laying, reducing egg survival & cessation of movement, feeding, lack of fecundity & eventually death of Insects.
Trade Name: KEEFUN
Active Ingredient: Tolfenpyrad
Formulation: 15% EC
Features
- Broad Spectrum of activity- Keefun is highly effective against broad range of sucking pest & Chewing & Biting pests ( Diamond Back Moth). Thus, Keefun works as one shot solution for more than one target pests and also reducing the cost of crop protection.
- Different mode of Action- Due to its different MOA, KEEFUN is an effective tool for IRM tool by rotating with other products to prevent resistance development.
- Highly effective on insects resistant to the other existing insecticides.
- Anti- feedent action- Due to its anti feedent action, target pests stops feeding immediately after coming in contact with Keefun.
- Active on different developmental stages- Due to keefun’s activity on different developmental stages i.e eggs, larvae/ nymphs & adults of target pests.
- Keefun offers fast and effective control. Fast & effective controls on target pests leads to healthy crop.
Method of application
- For effective results, Keefun should be used at the initial stage of the crop and insect.
- Ensure thorough and uniform coverage.
- Rotate with insecticide of different mode of action to avoid resistance development.
- Avoid spray of keefun if the rains are expected earlier than 6 hours.
- Ensure thorough coverage – KEEFUN is contact insecticide hence thorough coverage of plant canopy is very important.
- Always use 200 lt of water or more water depending on crop canopy for application on one acre of the area.
- The following nozzle can be used for KEEFUN:-
1. Hollow cone nozzle
2. Twin even flat fan nozzle
3. Twin flat fan nozzle
Recommended Dosages:
| CROP | PESTS | Dosage/Hectare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, Okra, Cotton, Chili, Mango, Cumin, Onion | Sucking pests (viz, jassids, thrips, aphids) and chewing and biting pests (Diamond Back Moth or DBM), hoppers, aphids, Diamond Back Moth, Tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera), bugs, Scale insects, psylla, thrips, borer, leaf miner, mites,Thrips, Jassids, Aphids | 1000ml (150g a.i.) |
Packaging
Available in 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml pack.
Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
Precautions
Use PPE during application. Read and follow all instructions on the label and leaflet very carefully.
Mode of Action
Keefun is a METI (Mitochondrial Electron Transfer Inhibitor) compound which acts through contact and ingestion. Keefun inhibits the electron transport chain in the mitochondria of the cell, leading to the cessation of the production and supply of the energy in the cell, resulting in the death of the target pest.
Danger Level
- Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
- Cautionary word on triangle – Poison.
