Diacon IGR Plus is a combination of Deltamethrin and s-methoprene. It's labeled for use on corn, oats, wheat, and barley. You'll find this insecticide in a low-pressure sprayer. Diacon IGR is an effective insecticide, but it's important to use the recommended rates. Using lower rates can decrease effectiveness and reduce the time of a treatment.
This insecticide controls multiple pests. It provides long-lasting control on insect pests, including grain borer, sawtooth grain beetle, and merchant grain beetle. It is also effective on Indian meal moth. DIACON(r)-D IGR is a CODEX-approved formula. It can be applied as an empty bin treatment, a spot crack-and-crevice treatment, or a surface spray.
This spray has a high concentration of methoprene and is labeled for use in agriculture. The high rate was found to be twice as effective as low, which is good news for farmers. The product is available in several strengths and is also available in liquid form. The active ingredient is one molecule in each 10 mL bottle. It is dissolved in water and dispensed via an airbrush system.
The residual efficacy of Diacon IGR Plus was tested using corn and wheat. In the corn bioassay, the spray reduced R. dominica adults. Its effects on progeny production and physical grain damage were similar among both treatments.
Diacon II Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) are effective against a wide range of insect pests that cause damage to stored products. The formulation can be applied prior to harvest or after storage. The product is also effective as an empty-premise treatment. It works by interrupting the life cycle of stored product insects, providing long-term control and profit protection.
The insecticide is manufactured by Central Life Sciences and contains 120 mg methoprene AI/mL and 50 mg deltamethrin AI/mL. The label states that the product can be applied at two application rates, the low rate (L) and the high rate (H).