Shanel – Diafenthiuron 50% WP

Shanel is an insecticide manufactured by MaxxGro Agrology Limited, containing Diafenthiuron 50% as a wettable powder (WP) formulation. It is used for the control of Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips and Jassids in cotton. Diafenthiuron is a thiourea-derivative insecticide/acaricide that is converted within the insect to an active metabolite affecting cellular energy production.

Diafenthiuron 50% WP is also registered for use in cabbage, chilli, brinjal, cardamom, citrus and watermelon. As a wettable powder, Shanel is mixed with water before spray application, and should be used strictly as per the crop, pest, dose and timing recommendations on the approved product label.

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CROP	Common Name of Pest	Dosage / Acre	Dilution in Water (L/acre)	Waiting Period (Days)
Cotton	Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202-405	21
Cabbage	Diamond back moth	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202-304	7
Chilli	Mites	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202-304	3
Brinjal	Whitefly	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202-304	3
Cardamom	Thrips, Capsule borer	162 g A.I. 324 g formulation	405	7
Citrus	Mites	1.0 g per litre of water A.I. 2.0 g per litre of water formulation	0.809-1.21 (source: 2-3 L/ha; unit unclear)	30
Watermelon	Whiteflies and Red spider mites	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202	5
Okra	Whiteflies, Red spider mites, Jassids	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202	5
Tomato	Whiteflies and Red spider mites	121 g A.I. 243 g formulation	202	5

Contains Diafenthiuron 50% as the active ingredient
Formulated as a Wettable Powder (WP)
Insecticide/acaricide category product for pest management
Registered use in cotton, among other listed crops
Targets whiteflies, aphids, thrips and jassids
Mitochondrial-respiration-disrupting mode of action

Diafenthiuron is a thiourea-derivative pro-insecticide that is converted within the insect body to a reactive carbodiimide metabolite. This metabolite inhibits mitochondrial ATP synthase, disrupting cellular energy (ATP) production and leading to the death of susceptible sap-sucking pests. Diafenthiuron is classified under IRAC Group 12A (mitochondrial ATP synthase inhibitors).

Shanel (Diafenthiuron 50% WP) is mixed with the recommended volume of water and applied as a foliar spray in cotton, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, following the approved product label.

Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diafenthiuron 50% WP?

Diafenthiuron 50% WP is a wettable powder insecticide/acaricide formulation containing 50% Diafenthiuron as the active ingredient, used for sap-sucking pest control in crops such as cotton.

What is Shanel?

Shanel is MaxxGro Agrology Limited’s branded insecticide product containing Diafenthiuron 50% WP.

What is Shanel used for?

Shanel is used to control Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips and Jassids in cotton, and is also registered for other listed crops.

What is the dose of Shanel?

For cotton, the recommended dose is approximately 243 g of product per acre (600 g/ha), diluted in 200–405 L of water per acre (500–1000 L/ha), as per the approved label.

How does Diafenthiuron work?

Diafenthiuron is converted to an active metabolite that inhibits mitochondrial ATP synthase, disrupting energy production in susceptible pests, and is classified under IRAC Group 12A.