BASF Exponus Insecticide - Broflanilide 300 g/L SC

Exponus Insecticide by BASF

Exponus Insecticide is a crop protection insecticide containing Broflanilide 300 g/L SC. It is designed to help farmers manage important chewing and selected insect pests in crops such as cotton, paddy, chilli, tomato, maize, soybean and red gram.

Its IRAC Group 30 mode of action offers a different approach to insect pest management and can be useful as part of a planned resistance-management program. Exponus is applied as a foliar spray and should be used according to the crop-specific label recommendation.

Product Overview

Key Benefits

• Helps control difficult chewing pests.
• Provides effective pest suppression when used correctly.
• Suitable for cotton, paddy, vegetables, maize and pulses.
• Helps manage pests such as bollworms, stem borers and fruit borers.
• Useful against selected thrips and leaf miner infestations.
• Supports resistance-management practices through its IRAC Group 30 classification.
• Provides a convenient suspension concentrate formulation.
• Helps protect crop foliage and developing plant parts from pest damage.

Why Choose Exponus Insecticide?

• Contains Broflanilide 300 g/L SC.
• Provides a different mode of action for insect pest management.
• Helps control important chewing and caterpillar pests.
• Suitable for several major agricultural crops.
• Useful in resistance-management programs when rotated appropriately.
• Convenient foliar application.
• Can help protect crop growth from damaging pest pressure.

Mode of Action

Broflanilide acts on the insect nervous system through the GABA-gated chloride channel.

In simple terms:

• It interferes with normal nerve function in the insect.
• This causes abnormal nerve activity.
• Affected insects lose normal movement and feeding activity.
• Continued exposure results in pest death.

Because Exponus belongs to IRAC Group 30, it can be considered in an insecticide rotation program using different modes of action to help manage resistance.

Technical Composition

Recommended Crops & Target Pests

Crop Stage

For best results, use Exponus based on pest incidence and the recommended crop stage.

• Monitor the crop regularly for early pest infestation.
• Apply when target pests are actively feeding.
• Follow the crop-specific label recommendation.
• Ensure good spray coverage of the crop canopy.
• Avoid unnecessary repeated applications.
• Rotate with insecticides having different modes of action as part of resistance management.

How to Apply

1. Use clean water for preparing the spray solution.
2. Measure the recommended quantity according to the crop and target pest.
3. Mix thoroughly with water.
4. Spray uniformly over the crop canopy.
5. Apply when pest activity is observed and conditions are suitable.
6. Always follow the current product label for the final application rate and restrictions.

Important: Farmers should always follow the actual product label and leaflet before application.

Why Farmers May Prefer Exponus

• Simple foliar application.
• Broflanilide provides a distinct mode of action.
• Useful for important chewing and caterpillar pests.
• Suitable for multiple crops.
• Can fit into an integrated pest-management approach.
• Helps reduce reliance on repeated use of the same insecticide mode of action.

Safety Precautions

• Read the product label before use.
• Wear gloves and protective clothing while spraying.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product.
• Avoid spray drift to nearby crops and non-target areas.
• Keep children and animals away during application.
• Wash hands and equipment after spraying.
• Follow the recommended dosage; do not exceed the label rate.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Keep the product in its original container.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Keep away from food, animal feed and drinking water.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Do not store in direct sunlight or extreme heat.
• Dispose of empty containers according to local guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Always read and follow the product label and official leaflet instructions regarding dosage, spraying intervals, safety measures, and waiting periods. The information provided here is for general guidance only and may vary depending on crop variety, pest pressure, and local agronomic conditions.