Novakill
Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC
Novakill (Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC) is an advanced broad-spectrum combination insecticide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad - India's leading agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter. Novaluron (chitin synthesis inhibitor) and Indoxacarb (sodium channel blocker) work through complementary modes of action, maximising efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera litura, semi-loopers, pod borers, fruit borers, and leaf folders on tomato, groundnut, soybean, pigeon pea, chilli, chickpea, black gram, and rice. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, Novakill is the preferred choice for comprehensive lepidopteran pest management.
| Mode of Action | Broad spectrum contact and stomach insecticide | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Crops | Target Pest | Dose/Acre |
| Rice | Rice leaf folder | 174 ml |
| Soybean | Spodoptera spp., Helicoverpa armigera and Semilooper | 330-350 ml |
| Ground nut | Helicoverpa armigera & Spodoptera litura | 350 ml |
| Soybean | Spodoptera spp., Helicoverpa armigera and Semilooper | 330-350 ml |
| Pigeon pea | Pod borer complex | 330-350 ml |
| Black gram | Black gram pod borer complex | 330-350 ml |
| Tomato | Fruit borer,Leaf eating caterpillar | 330-350 ml |
| Chilli | Fruit borer complex | 330-350 ml |
| Packing | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr. | |
FAQ for Novakill
How do the two actives in Novakill complement each other?
Novaluron inhibits chitin synthesis preventing larval molting, while Indoxacarb blocks insect sodium channels causing feeding cessation and paralysis - together providing developmental disruption plus rapid kill.
Which lepidopteran pests does Novakill control?
Novakill controls Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera litura, semi-loopers, pod borer complex (Maruca obtusa), fruit borer complex, gram pod borers, and leaf folders across multiple crops effectively.
Is Novakill effective in soybean for pod borer management?
Yes, Novakill is highly effective in soybean for pod borer complex management. Apply at flowering and pod formation stages for best control against economically damaging pod borers.
Does Novakill help manage insecticide resistance?
Yes, the dual mode of action combination (chitin inhibition + sodium channel blocking) in Novakill reduces selection pressure and resistance development compared to repeated single-molecule insecticide applications.
What crops is Novakill recommended for?
Novakill is recommended for tomato, groundnut, soybean, pigeon pea, chilli, chickpea, black gram, and rice for broad-spectrum lepidopteran pest complex management throughout the crop season.