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Polo is an innovative insecticide featuring Diafenthiuron 50% w/w WP (Wettable Powder). This high-performance formulation provides rapid knockdown and extended residual control against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests, offering comprehensive protection for your vegetables, cotton, and fruit crops.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • ⚑ Rapid Knockdown: Pests stop feeding within hours of application, with mortality occurring within 24–48 hours, preventing further crop damage.

  • ⏳ Residual Control: Enjoy prolonged protection for up to 14 days, ensuring your crops remain safeguarded for an extended period.

  • πŸ”„ Translaminar Movement: Polo penetrates leaf tissue, effectively reaching and controlling hidden pests on the undersides of leaves.

  • 🌾 Broad Spectrum: This versatile solution controls a wide array of problematic pests, including mites, aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars.

  • 🚫 Low Resistance Risk: Its novel mode of action helps in effective resistance management, contributing to the product's long-term efficacy.

  • πŸ† Quality Assured: Manufactured under Syngenta’s stringent ISO standards, guaranteeing a consistently high-quality and reliable product.


Technical Specifications:

  • Appearance: White wettable powder

  • Active Ingredient: Diafenthiuron 50% w/w

  • Formulation: WP (Wettable Powder)

  • Solubility: Dispersion in water

  • pH: Neutral powder


Dosage & Application:

Crop

Rate (g/acre)

Target Pests

Vegetables

500–750

Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips

Cotton

750–1000

Jassids, Caterpillars

Fruit Trees

750

Leafminers, Mites

Export to Sheets


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • How quickly does Polo act? Pests cease feeding within hours; mortality typically occurs within 24–48 hours.

  • Is it rainfast? Yes, it is effective once dry. Reapplication is advised after heavy rainfall.

  • Can it be tank-mixed? Polo is compatible with most fungicides and foliar nutrients. Always perform a jar test first to confirm compatibility.

  • What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI)? Observe a 14-day interval before harvesting treated crops.


Important Precautions:

  • Always wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and a mask during handling and application.

  • Avoid application under windy conditions to prevent product drift.

  • Do not exceed recommended rates to ensure optimal performance and safety.

  • Thoroughly clean all application equipment after each use.