Product Overview

Metaflumizone is a modern, selective insecticide designed to control a wide range of chewing pests, especially Lepidopteran larvae. It delivers fast feeding cessation and long residual activity, making it an excellent solution for resistance management programs and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

Appearance

Metaflumizone technical material is typically supplied as an off-white to beige crystalline powder with high purity and excellent formulation compatibility. Commercial formulations such as SC and WG appear as stable suspensions or dispersible granules, ensuring easy dilution, uniform coverage, and reliable field performance.

Mechanism of Action

Metaflumizone works by blocking voltage-dependent sodium channels in insect nerve cells.

Key effects include:

• Disrupts nerve signal transmission

• Stops muscle contraction and insect movement

• Causes rapid feeding cessation within hours

• Leads to paralysis and eventual insect death

Unlike conventional neurotoxic insecticides, Metaflumizone causes insects to stop feeding quickly, reducing crop damage almost immediately even before mortality occurs.

This unique mode of action makes it highly effective against pests resistant to pyrethroids, organophosphates, and carbamates.

Key Product Advantages

1. Rapid Feeding Stop
Insects stop damaging crops shortly after exposure, minimizing economic loss.

2. Excellent Control of Lepidopteran Pests
Highly effective against:

• Spodoptera spp.

• Helicoverpa spp.

• Plutella xylostella (Diamondback moth)

• Cutworms and armyworms

3. Resistance Management Tool
Different mode of action makes it ideal for rotation programs.

4. Long Residual Activity
Provides extended protection, reducing application frequency.

5. Selective and Crop-Safe
Low toxicity to beneficial insects when used correctly, ideal for IPM programs.

6. Suitable for High-Value Crops
Widely used in vegetables, fruits, cotton, and specialty crops.

Target Pests

Metaflumizone provides effective control against:

• Armyworms

• Cutworms

• Diamondback moth

• Bollworms

• Leaf-eating caterpillars

• Resistant Lepidopteran pests

Safety and Handling

• Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight

• Wear protective gloves and mask during handling

• Keep away from food and animal feed

• Follow local pesticide regulations

Metaflumizone shows relatively low toxicity to mammals when used according to label instructions.

FAQ 

Q1: What makes Metaflumizone different from traditional insecticides?
Metaflumizone stops insect feeding quickly through sodium channel blocking, reducing crop damage faster than many conventional insecticides.

Q2: Is Metaflumizone effective against resistant pests?
Yes. It is highly effective against populations resistant to pyrethroids, organophosphates, and carbamates.

Q3: How fast does it work?
Feeding stops within hours, and mortality occurs within 1–3 days depending on pest species.

Q4: Can it be used in resistance management programs?
Yes. Its unique mode of action makes it ideal for rotation with other insecticide classes.

Q5: What formulations do you supply?
We supply TC, SC, and WG formulations, and can provide customized solutions.

Why Choose Our Metaflumizone?

Consistent High Purity
Manufactured under strict quality control to ensure stable performance.

Multiple Formulation Options
Flexible solutions for different markets and crop requirements.

Stable Supply Capacity
Reliable production and fast delivery for global customers.

Professional Export Experience
Supporting distributors, agrochemical companies, and formulators worldwide.

Technical and Registration Support
Full documentation package available including COA, MSDS, and technical data.