| Formulations | Wettable powder |
| Application Type | Foliar application, Soil application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) | Organic Certification – NPOP India |
| Under registration | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Derisom® WP contains Karanjin as the active ingredient, formulated as a 2% Wettable powder (20,000 ppm). Karanjin is the marker active compound and all other components of Karanj seed kernel have remained intact in the extract. Karanj extract and inert carriers constitute the formulation composition.
Furano - Flavonoid actives present in Derisom® WP are surmised to work as an Insect growth regulator, an anti-feedant on adult and nymphs of thrips, mites, scales and other sucking insects like jassids , aphids and white flies.
Derisom® is available in the following formulations
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Application type | Wettable powder formulation |
| Dose | 2g/L water |
| Foliar application | Typical acre dose: 400g Typical hectare dose: 1Kg Mix Derisom® WP @ 2g/L and Bindu™ @ 0.3ml/L Bindu™ is a silicon spray adjuvant which improves bioefficacy Apply spray solution at early insect emergence stage and follow up spray at 4-5-day interval Sample plan Week 1: Spray Derisom® WP + Bindu™ Week2: Spray Derisom® WP + Bindu™ Week 3: Spray Derisom® WP + Bindu™ |
| Soil application | Typical acre dose: 400g Typical hectare dose: 1Kg Drench the soil around the root zone. This helps in addressing many hibernating pests like mealy bugs , root grubs and other soil pests. |
Soil application: Derisom® WP can be used as under:
1. Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply along with other biofertilizers(optional)
2. Mix Derisom® WP at recommended doses in sufficient water and drench soil at early incidence of pest emergence
3. Drip Irrigation: If there are insoluble particles, filter the solution and add to drip tank.
4. Long duration crops / Perennial / Orchard crops: Dissolve Derisom® WP at recommended doses in sufficient water and apply as a drenching spray near root zone twice a year. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.
Foliar application: Derisom® WP can be used as under:
1. Mix Derisom® WP and Bindu™ at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on foliage.
2. Mix Bindu™ @ 0.3 ml/L spray fluid which improves bioefficacy. Bindu™ is a silicon spray adjuvant which helps in super spreading and penetration of Derisom® WP
3. The spray volume depends upon the crop canopy. Spray at early stage of insect emergence and give 1 – 2 follow up sprays at 4-5 days interval
4. Derisom® WP works even at higher temperatures unlike microbial pesticides which may need specific condition to work
Note:
• Do not store Derisom® WP solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
• Drift from Derisom® WP spray fluid may cause eye irritation Therefore it is advisable that the operator to wear eye protection glass with side shields and nose mask while mixing and spraying the product.
• A fraction of the product may not be soluble in water. It is advisable to filter and discard undissolved residue and use filtered liquid for spraying or feeding through drip irrigation.
• Derisom® WP is compatible with Biopesticides and other conventional chemical pesticides.
• Derisom® WP can be mixed with conventional chemical pesticides/ chemical fertilizers as a tank mix and spray immediately on crops.
Store in ambient temperature (5-45-degree Celsius), Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Derisom® WP is stable for a period of 2 years from the date of manufacturing.
Data Package for Derisom® is being generated to be submitted to the Indian Pesticides Regulatory Authority - Central Insecticides Board, Govt of India. Derisom® WP is approved for use in Organic agriculture in India under National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP)
Derisom® is also offered as Emulsifiable concentrate and Microencapsulated formulation.
