Fenazaquin Acaricide — Quick Product Overview
What is Fenazaquin?
Fenazaquin is a selective acaricide used to control mite pests on a variety of crops.
It belongs to the quinazoline chemical class and works by disrupting the mitochondria in mites, leading to paralysis and death.
Effective against eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adult mites, especially spider mites.
Common Uses
Used on crops such as tea, apple, chilli, tomato, okra, brinjal (eggplant), and some ornamentals.
Controls mites like the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and citrus red mite (Panonychus citri).
Formulations & Concentration
Often available as:
10% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
18.3% Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Application Details
Mode of application: Foliar spray.
Application rates: Vary by crop, typically around 1000-1250 mL per 400-600 L water for crops like tea; lower rates for other crops.
Safety & Environmental Info
Fenazaquin has moderate toxicity.
Follow label guidelines strictly.
Avoid contamination of water sources.
Safe for many beneficial insects when used as directed but can be toxic at higher doses.