SEFINA INSECTICIDE

• Sefina insecticide is a powerful tool designed to control key piercing and sucking insects in specific specialty and row crops, including citrus, fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, cotton and soybeans. With a unique mode of action classification (IRAC 9D), it provides rapid cessation of feeding by aphids, whiteflies and certain psyllids, including the Asian Citrus Psyllid, to stop feeding damage and limit pathogen transmission. Sefina insecticide is strong on insects and gentle on pollinators, with a favorable environmental profile.
• Technical Content :    Afidopyropen 5% DC / Afidopyropen 50 G/L DC

BENEFITS

• Novel mode of action for faster and exceptional control of Jassids and Whiteflies (both adults & early instar nymphs)
• Best choice for resistance management
• Product comes with a unique formulation and inbuilt penetrant that ensures proper spread and efficacy of the product on plant after spraying
• Good plant growth, quality cotton
• Reduced viral transmission & fresh vegetables

MODE OF ACTION - The chordotonal organs, present in insects but not in other classes of animals, are the biological stretch sensors. InscalisTM acts selectively on these stretch sensors, causing the insects to be deaf, disoriented and uncoordinated and eventually stop feeding and die from dehydration and starvation.
CROPS

Crop	Insect/Pest	Dosage/Application rate	When & How to apply
Cotton	Jassids and Whiteflies (early instar nymphs and adults)	280 ml/acre for Jassids,400 ml/acre for Whiteflies	1st spray at the initiation of Jassid & 2nd spray at initiation of whitefly Spraying twice at an interval of 10 days offers good residual control against whiteflies Ensure complete coverage of the plant while spraying
Brinjal	Jassids & Whiteflies (early instar nymphs and adults)	400 ml/acre	1st spray at the initiation of Jassid & 2nd spray at initiation of whitefly Spraying twice at an interval of 10 days offers good residual control against whiteflies Ensure complete coverage of the plant while spraying
Cucumber	Whiteflies (early instar nymphs and adults)	400 ml/acre for Whiteflies	1st spray at the initiation of whitefly Spraying twice at an interval of 10 days offers good residual control against whiteflies Ensure complete coverage of the plant while spraying

FAQs for BASF Sefina Insecticide:

1. What is Sefina Insecticide?
   - Sefina Insecticide is a modern agricultural product that contains the active ingredients Inscalis (afidopyropen) and is utilized for its novel mode of action against insect pests, particularly aphids and whiteflies.
2. How does Sefina Insecticide work?
   - Sefina functions by disrupting the sensory responses of target insects, which quickly halts their feeding and reduces the spread of diseases they might carry. It is noted for its translaminar activity, meaning it can penetrate leaves for interior as well as exterior protection.
3. What crops is Sefina Insecticide used for?
   - It is primarily used on crops such as cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, and pome fruits. Sefina provides effective control of pests while being gentle on the crop.
4. What are the key benefits of using Sefina Insecticide?
   - The insecticide offers rapid action against pests, long-lasting protection with its residual activity, and is particularly gentle on beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
5. How should Sefina Insecticide be applied?
   - For effective results, Sefina should be applied at the first sign of pest infestation. The exact dosage and application method can vary depending on the crop and the severity of infestation, so it's important to follow label directions or consult agricultural extension services.
6. Is Sefina Insecticide safe for the environment?
   - Sefina is designed to be environmentally friendly with a specific target action that reduces the impact on non-target species and beneficial insects. Its use is aligned with sustainable farming practices.
7. Where can I buy Sefina Insecticide?
   - Sefina can be purchased from licensed agricultural chemical suppliers or through reputable online agricultural product platforms.