During the durian fruiting period, fruit borers are often hidden in the cracks of the fruit and inside the flesh, quietly feeding on the fruit. This causes the fruit to drop early or turn black, affecting both quality and yield. Through scientific pesticide application, orchard ventilation pruning, and clearing infected fruits as integrated measures, farmers can effectively control fruit borers, allowing durian fruits to grow healthily and achieve a significant improvement in quality.

After durian enters the fruiting stage, what farmers worry about most is fruit being bored by fruit borers and the flesh turning black. The fruit borer (Conogethes punctiferalis) larvae are often hidden in the cracks of the fruit or feeding inside the fruit flesh. Once they bore into the fruit, they often cause early decay or fruit drop, seriously affecting the commercial quality and yield.

A Powerful Pest Control Tool

To control this type of “invisible killer,” more and more fruit farmers have started using Indoxacarb 14.7% SC.

This is an Oxadiazine compound. It works by blocking the sodium ion channels of insects, causing the insect nervous system to become paralyzed, stop feeding, and eventually die.

Compared with traditional pesticides, Indoxacarb works faster, has longer-lasting efficacy, does not burn leaves, and is friendly to natural enemies. It shows significant control effects against lepidopteran pests such as fruit borers and shell borers.

Long-Lasting Protection

When used during the durian fruiting period, it is recommended to apply the pesticide during the early fruit enlargement stage. Add 1 ML of Indoxacarb 14.7% SC into each litre of water and spray evenly, focusing on the fruit surface, fruit stalk, and calyx.

Spraying should be done in the early morning or during periods without wind and rain. Avoid high temperatures and wind drift, so that the pesticide solution can better adhere to the fruit surface. Its protection can last for more than 10 days, and the control effect is especially outstanding when used continuously.

If rotated with pesticides of different modes of action, such as Chlorantraniliprole 5SC and Emamectin Benzoate 2.1EC, it can effectively delay the development of pesticide resistance. At the same time, maintaining orchard ventilation, pruning dense branches, and clearing infected fruits in time can also reduce pest sources and strengthen the overall control effect.

Successful Case

Taking Mr. Lim from Kulim as an example, during the “ping-pong ball fruit” stage or 1 to 2 weeks before flowering, he used Indoxacarb 14.7% SC as a foliar spray and successfully controlled fruit borers. The fruit quality was clearly improved.

In one sentence: To prevent fruit borers and protect the fruits, Indoxacarb 14.7% SC is a reliable choice that cannot be missed during the durian fruiting period!

As always, farming smarter starts with the right knowledge and timing.

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