About Product Katana is a contact and systemic insecticide offered by Nichino India Private Limited. Katana Insecticide has flubendiamide as an active ingredient which effectively controls a wide range of lepidopteran pests in various crops. It is known for its unique mode of action and rapid action against insect pests. It has long residual activity and favorable crop safety profile. It is safe to natural enemies and beneficial insects. Katana Insecticide Technical Details Technical Name: Flubendiamide 20 WG Mode of Action: Katana is an insecticide that works by activating ryanodine receptors (RyRs) in the muscles of insects, causing uncontrolled release of calcium ions, irreversible muscle contraction and paralysis, cessation of feeding, and death of the insect. Key Features & Benefits Katana Insecticide acts as stomach and contact poison which works on ryanodine receptors in nervous system and works on muscle contraction mechanism. It is effective on all the larval stages of pests like (Leaf folder, Helicoverpa, Spodoptera and Diamond back moth.) It has quick action, acts fast and stops feeding the larvae immediately after spraying and has longer duration of control. It is having character of rain fastness. Katana is recommended in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Katana Insecticide Flubendiamide 20 WG Usage & Crops Recommendations Recommended Crops Targeted pests Dosage (gm)/Acre Paddy Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Leaf Folder) 70 Cotton Helicoverpa, Spodoptera 100 Tomato Helicoverpa, Spodoptera 40-100 Cabbage Diamond Back Moth 25 Red gram Helicoverpa, Spodoptera 100 Chili Helicoverpa, Spodoptera 100-120 Tea Semilooper 60 Soybean Spodoptera litura, Semilooper 100-120 Groundnut Spodoptera litura 120 Black Gram Spodoptera litura, Maruca spp. 120 Bengal Gram Pod Borer 100 Sugarcane Early Shoot Borer 150 Method of Application: Foliar spray/Soil drenching Additional Information Nichino Katana Insecticide can often be mixed with biopesticides and biofertilizers, such as those containing beneficial microorganisms like Trichoderma and Bacillus species. Nichino Katana (Flubendiamide 20 WG) is compatible with other chemical pesticides, but it’s crucial to check for specific interactions. Some chemical pesticides might affect the efficacy of Katana's active ingredients. They can be used alongside both organic and inorganic fertilizers. Mixing with well-decomposed compost or farmyard manure is recommended for soil application. Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
