Benevia Insecticide by FMC (Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD) for Sucking & Chewing Pests Control
About Benevia Insecticide
Benevia Insecticide is manufactured by FMC. It contains Cyantraniliprole 10.26% w/w OD and is a systemic and contact insecticide. It belongs to the novel anthranilic diamide group and is used for managing a cross spectrum of chewing and sucking pests.
Benevia Insecticide is used against thrips, flea beetle, pomegranate butterfly, whitefly, aphids, diamond back moth, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer, leaf miner, red pumpkin beetle, pumpkin caterpillar, fruit fly, shoot and fruit borer, bollworms and leaf feeding pests. It is recommended on grapes, pomegranate, cabbage, chilli, tomato, gherkins, okra, brinjal, cotton, bitter gourd, ridge gourd and watermelon, potato, capsicum and citrus.
Benevia Insecticide Technical Name
Cyantraniliprole 10.26% w/w OD
Product Specifications
- Mode of Entry: Systemic, Contact and Ingestion
- Mode of Action: Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD is a novel anthranilic diamide insecticide and Group 28 insecticide. It works through systemic action, contact action, and ingestion activity, helping in rapid feeding cessation when applied early in the pest infestation cycle.
- Time of Application: Early stage of pest infestation
Key Features & Benefits
- Broad Spectrum: Controls chewing pests, sucking pests, caterpillars, borers, leaf miners, flea beetles, fruit flies and bollworms.
- Effective Against: Thrips, flea beetle, pomegranate butterfly, whitefly, aphids, cabbage aphid, mustard aphid, diamond back moth, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer, leaf miner, red pumpkin beetle, pumpkin caterpillar, fruit fly, shoot and fruit borer and bollworms.
Benevia Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Grapes |
Thrips and flea beetle |
280 ml |
400 L |
0.7 ml |
60 days |
Pomegranate |
Thrips and pomegranate butterfly |
300 ml |
400 L |
0.75 ml |
5 days |
Pomegranate |
Whitefly and aphids |
360 ml |
400 L |
0.9 ml |
5 days |
Cabbage |
Cabbage aphid, mustard aphid, diamond back moth and tobacco caterpillar |
240 ml |
200 L |
1.2 ml |
5 days |
Chilli |
Thrips, fruit borer and tobacco caterpillar |
240 ml |
200 L |
1.2 ml |
3 days |
Tomato |
Leaf miner, aphids, thrips, whitefly and fruit borer |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
3 days |
Gherkins |
Leaf miner, red pumpkin beetle, aphids, thrips, whitefly, pumpkin caterpillar and fruit fly |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
5 days |
Okra |
Whitefly, aphid, shoot and fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar and fruit borer |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
3 days |
Brinjal |
Whitefly, shoot and fruit borer, aphids and thrips |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
3 days |
Cotton |
Whitefly, aphids, thrips, tobacco caterpillar and bollworms |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
7 days |
Bitter gourd |
Thrips, whitefly, aphids, pumpkin caterpillar and leaf miner |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
5 days |
Ridge gourd |
Thrips, whitefly, aphids, pumpkin caterpillar and leaf miner |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
5 days |
Watermelon |
Thrips, whitefly, aphids and leaf miner |
360 ml |
200 L |
1.8 ml |
5 days |
Potato |
Thrips, Aphids |
240 ml |
200 L |
1.2 ml |
12 days |
Capsicum |
Thrips, Tobacco caterpillar, Fruit borer |
240 ml |
200 L |
1.2 ml |
3 days |
Citrus |
Citrus psylla, Thrips |
240 ml |
200 L |
1.2 ml |
5 days |
- Method of Application
Apply Benevia Insecticide as a foliar spray using high volume spraying equipment such as a knapsack sprayer, Taiwan sprayer or foot sprayer for thorough and uniform coverage. Nozzle type is not mentioned in the provided product information.
- Best Time to Spray
Spray early in the infestation cycle before the pest population establishes on the plant or crop. Target newly hatched larvae or nymphs for better results. Prepare the spray solution using the recommended rate and use it within four hours of preparation. For best performance, give two successive foliar sprays at 7 to 10 days interval early in the crop cycle.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank-Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before tank mixing with other products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full-sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Benevia Insecticide Expert Advice
“FMC Benevia is a systemic and contact insecticide used to control a wide range of chewing and sucking pests in various crops. For best results, apply Benevia Insecticide for early pest infestation before pest populations establish on the crop.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Do not make more than two successive applications of Benevia Insecticide per generation of the insect species on a crop.
- Follow all crop-specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- The product is toxic to aquatic organisms and honey bees.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.