Monostar Insecticide

Product Name: Monostar 
Technical Name: Monocrotophos 36% SL
Product Type: Insecticide
Brand Name: SWAL

Product Overview:

• SWAL Monostar is a broad-spectrum systemic insecticide in the SL (Soluble Liquid) formulation, with Monocrotophos 36% SL as the active (technical) ingredient.
• It acts by contact and stomach action, affecting the nervous system of pests (inhibiting acetylcholinesterase), giving relatively fast knock-down and also systemic control.
• Used on many crops like paddy, maize, cotton, tea, pulses, mustard, citrus, mango etc., targeting sucking and chewing pests (e.g. BPH, GLH, stem borers, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leaf folders/rollers) with a dosage of about 350 ml per acre.

Summary:

Benefits:

• Broad-Spectrum Pest Control - Effective against a wide variety of sucking pests (like aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips) and chewing / boring pests (stem borers, leaf folder, blade feeders etc.).
• Dual-Mode Action - Works both by contact (when pests touch it) and stomach action (when they feed on treated plants) for thorough control.
• Systemic Effect - Absorbed by plant, giving protection to new growth and hidden pests that may not be reached directly.
• Quick Knock-down - Acts quickly to reduce pest populations, helping prevent crop damage.
• Useful in Many Crops - Registered / used in diverse crops like paddy (rice), cotton, maize, pulses, mustard, citrus, mango etc., making it versatile.
• Cost-Effective - Because of its potency and spectrum, fewer sprays may be needed (in favourable conditions), helping reduce cost.

Disclaimer
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