Corteva Pexalon – Triflumezopyrim 10% SC for Advanced Brown Plant Hopper Control

🔬 Technical Details of Corteva Pexalon

• Technical Content: Triflumezopyrim 10% SC

• Chemical Class: Mesoionic

• Mode of Action: aAChR desensitizer (novel mechanism)

• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

• Crop: Rice

⚙️ Mode of Action

Corteva Pexalon belongs to the novel mesoionic class of insecticides. It acts as an allosteric nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (aAChR) desensitizer, disrupting the feeding behavior of hoppers. After exposure:

• BPH stops feeding almost immediately

• Nervous system function is disrupted

• Pest mortality follows

• Residual protection continues for extended duration

The formulation is designed for optimal leaf surface coverage, ensuring maximum contact with target pests.

🌱 Key Features & Benefits

• Immediate Protection: BPH stops feeding quickly after application, reducing crop damage.

• Complete Hopper Control: Provides effective suppression of hopper populations.

• Long Duration Action: Offers up to 21 days of control, extending protection beyond many conventional products.

• Single Strategic Application: Recommended once between tillering to panicle initiation (45–60 days after transplanting) for optimal results.

• Resistance Management Fit: Novel mode of action supports integrated pest management strategies.

• Favorable Environmental Profile: Designed with a balanced safety approach when used as directed.

📏 Usage & Dosage

• Crop: Rice

• Target Pest: Brown Plant Hopper (BPH)

• Recommended Dose:

  • 94 ml per acre

  • Equivalent to 0.47 ml per liter of water

• Application Method: Uniform foliar spray ensuring good canopy coverage

⚠️ Precautions

• Follow label instructions carefully for correct dosage and timing.

• Use appropriate PPE during mixing and spraying.

• Avoid spraying under high wind conditions to reduce drift.

• Observe recommended pre-harvest intervals.

Summary of Corteva Pexalon

Corteva Pexalon (Triflumezopyrim 10% SC) delivers fast feeding cessation and long-lasting control of Brown Plant Hopper in rice. With its novel mesoionic chemistry and extended protection window, it provides a reliable and strategic solution for hopper management during critical crop stages.

🌾 Immediate Feeding Stop. Extended Hopper Control. Confident Rice Protection — with Corteva Pexalon.