Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What is Parrys Azadirachtin Technical?

Parrys Azadirachtin Technical is a manufacturing USA product (MVP) and is a proprietory extract of neem seed kernels containing Azadirachtins and over 100 limonoids. This extract is used for preparing various proprietory end use formulations. It contains highest levels of Azadirachtin (>45%) available in neem extracts available anywhere in the world..

2. What are the active ingredients in Parrys Azadirachtin Technical & formulations ?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations contain Azadirachtin A and B and several other isomers. It is also determined for other profiles and found to contain over 100 limonoids.

3. Is Azadirachtin alone active?

Studies prove that biological effectiveness of neem seed extracts were dependent on Azadirachtin. All physiological impacts on pests have been attributed to Azadirachtin. Other neem limonoids does play a synergistic role with Azadirachtin and aid biological activity. Azadirachtin is an efficient crop protection compound in association with limonoids.

4. What are the primary modes of action of Parrys Azadirachtin formulations ?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are powerful insect antifeedants and thus disrupt insect feeding. Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are also a powerful Insect Growth Regulators and interfere with growth of insects.

5.What are the supplementary mode of action of Parrys Azadirachtin formulations ?

n Disrupt insect reproduction and sterilise insect reproductive organs.
n Reduce insect egg laying capacity
n Reduce egg hatchability
n Affects insect digestion, excretion and locomotion
n Reduce insect fitness
n Reduce insect population growth
n Improve pesticidal effects of conventionals and biologicals
n Augment Beneficials
n Disrupt/delay/prohibit resistance

6. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations exhibit contact toxicity?

Soft bodied pests like aphids, mites, whiteflies show contact toxicity to Parrys Azadirachtin formulations.

7. Are Parrys Azadirachtin formulations safer to beneficials?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are highly safe to beneficials. Infact, Parrys Azadirachtin formulations augment beneficial population in treated fields.

8. Are Parrys Azadirachtin formulations safer to Honey Bees?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are highly safe to Honey Bees. Infact, Parrys Azadirachtin formulations help cure “Nosemosis” and mite problems of Honey Bees.

9. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations exhibit knockdown effect?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations does not provide knockdown effect unlike conventional chemicals. Insect mortality extent over 3-5 days. However, insects stops feeding and damaging plants since the time of spray.

10. How Parrys Azadirachtin formulations differs from conventionals?

Conventionals exhibit knockdown effect, but however control lasts only for a few days. Parrys Azadirachtin formulations exhibit slow and sustainable control of pests. Beneficials significantly aid control of pests with Parrys Azadirachtin.

11. What is the advice to Parrys Azadirachtin formulation using growers?

Do not Panic when pests are found on plants within 1 or 2 days after spray. Parrys Azadirachtin formulations work sustainably on pests and stops crop damage from the time of spray. The control of pests is equal in conventionals and Parrys Azadirachtin within days of sprays. We advice users to understand the mode of action of the product. Parrys Azadirachtin is the best choice for ultimate grower benifits.

12. Can Parrys Azadirachtin formulations be used with insecticides?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations can be alternated or tank mixed with most insecticides and fungicides. However, it is recommended to check tank mix compatibility selectively.

13. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations show synergism with Insecticides or Biologicals?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations use in alternation or tank mix augment insects susceptibility to insecticides/biologicals. Parrys Azadirachtin formulations makes insects physiologically weak and thus increase susceptibility to conventional and biologicals.

14. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations help prevent or delay insect resistance?

Azadirachtin and neem compounds are known to disrupt MFO induction (mixed function oxidase) in many insects and thus it is believed that Parrys Azadirachtin formulations help prevent resistance. Field trials showed good control of resistant pest population when Parrys Azadirachtin is integrated.

15. Can Parrys Azadirachtin formulations be used in IPM programs?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are an ideal IPM tool for managing resistance in insects and help reduce insecticidal inputs.

16. Which pests Parrys Azadirachtin formulations can control?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations is a broad spectrum product and control Caterpillars, Beetles, Aphids, White flies, Thrips, Mites, Leafminers, Lice, Fleas, Grasshoppers etc.

17. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations help reduce insecticide use?

It has been experimentally proved that integration of Parrys Azadirachtin formulations in pest management programs, reduced number of insecticidal spray by way of lengthening spray intervals.

18. Is there a Pre Harvest Interval (PHI) for Parrys Azadirachtin formulations ?

There is no PHI for Parrys Azadirachtin formulations.The product can be applied until the time of harvest provided the a.i quantity does not exceed 20 gm a.i/acre during every spray.

19. What is the ideal spray interval for best results for Parrys Azadirachtin formulations?

7 to 10 days depending on pest incidence. However, spray recommendations should be based on actual pest incidence etc. and needs.

20. What are important tips for good pest control of Parrys Azadirachtin formulations?

n Early sprays as soon as pests are noticed.
n Good crop coverage
n 7-10 day spray interval
n Spray rotation with biologicals/conventionals in case of organic and conventional crops respectively
n “PH” correction of spray fluid
n Good pest scouting
n Do not panic if we do not see dead insects in treated fields.

21. Can Parrys Azadirachtin formulations be used in organic crops?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations are an approved organic crop input by the following agencies.

n IMO , Switzerland (affiliated to IFOAM)
n RIOA (FIBL) Switzerland
n OMRI, USA

22. Does Parrys Azadirachtin formulations exhibit systemic activity?

Parrys Azadirachtin formulations exhibit systemic effect upon soil application. Systemic application provides good control of leafminers, aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars.

23. What are the overall benefits of Parrys Azadirachtin formulations?

n Support organic crop protection
n Provide sustainable pest control
n Prevent or prohibit pest resistance
n Help reduce pesticidal applications

24. How Parrys Azadirachtin formulations can be best used for different crop segments?

n Parrys Azadirachtin is an ideal standalone product for organic crop protection. We recommend spray rotations with other acceptable organic products.
n Parrys Azadirachtin is an important IPM tool in conventional crops. We recommend spray rotations with various conventional products for effective crop protection. Parrys Azadirachtin Formulations can be used in tank mix program as well to improve susceptibility of the pests.
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Parrys Azadirachtin use in crops help delay or prevent pest resistance through disruption of MFO induction as shown in several experiments.

NOTE: If you have any further questions please write to us. We will send you more information on the above issues.