Applaud is an insect growth regulator that kills insect through inhibition of molting and suppression of egg laying. It is highly effective against Brown Planthoppers in rice and Mango hoppers in mango.
Applaud has long residual action giving longer protection against hoppers. Due to its unique mode of action, Applaud is a good resistance breaker on hoppers already resistant to conventional insecticides.
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| I. Brand Name | Applaud 10 WP |
| II. Techno – Commercial Details | |
| Active Ingredient | Buprofezin 100 g / kg |
| Mode of Action | Contact and Stomach |
| Insecticide Group | Insect Growth Regulator |
| Manufacturer | Nihon Nohyaku |
| Formulation | Wettable Powder (WP) |
| Pack Sizes | 1200 grams (100g x 12 sachets) 1000 grams |
Crop and Pests Registration
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Crop |
Target Pests |
Dosage |
| Mango | Hoppers | 1 – 2 sachets/Drum (1 drum = 200L) |
| Rice | Green Leafhoppers Brown Planthoppers |
1 – 2 Tbsp / 16L water |
III. Features, Advantages and Benefits
| Features | Advantages | Benefits |
| Insect growth regulator | • Different killing action | • Prevents development of resistant population • Provides sustained control |
| Affects fecundity of female hoppers | • Reduces number of fertile eggs | • Slows build-up of hopper population |
| Hopper nymphs specific | • Friendly to pollinators • IPM compatible |
• More pollinators ensures high fruit sets • More natural enemies less pests |
| Highly compatible to mix with other insecticides | • Suitable for cocktail combination | • Broadens spectrum against mango pest at cheaper cost |
| 10 days residual action | • Provides longer protection | • Assured protection during full bloom stage • Less frequency of spraying |
| 100g is good for 1 drum | • Economical | • Less cost |
| Wettable Powder Formulation | • No burning effect on flowers • Stays long to sprayed surface |
• No damage to flowers • Good fruit finish • Longer protection |