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K-Guard™ Botanical Insect Growth Regulator for Residue-Sensitive Markets

Karanjin Purity Assured
EC & WSP Formats
Regulatory Support
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Product Overview

Botanical knockdown that keeps spray programs compliant

K-Guard™ is a karanjin-based botanical pesticide derived from Pongamia seed actives for early control of sucking and chewing pests.

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Contact & Antifeedant

Pongamia-derived botanical with contact and antifeedant properties.

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Population Management

Reduces larval feeding and slows pest population build-up. Useful in early infestation windows before severe crop injury.

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Rotation Friendly

Appropriate for rotation with other natural-origin pest management tools.

K-Guard™ Line-Up

Two formulations built around karanjin mastery

Distributors can tailor residue-conscious programs with complementary EC and WSP formats backed by full documentation.

Why Distributors Choose K-Guard™

Key Features

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Rapid Feeding Halt

Karanjin-rich actives shut down pest feeding quickly, reducing crop damage in high-value horticulture.

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Stable Spray Quality

Optimized adjuvant systems keep emulsions stable in hard water and across a broad pH range.

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Sustainable Sourcing

Responsible pongamia sourcing and solvent recovery deliver a lower environmental footprint.

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Distributor Enablement

Includes multilingual labels, residue data, and launch playbooks to accelerate commercial rollouts.

Mode of Action

Disrupting pest feeding and development cycles

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Pests Controlled

Target Spectrum

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Thrips
  • Caterpillars
  • Leaf miners
Diseases & Secondary Effects

Indirect Benefits

  • Reduces honeydew and sooty mold build-up on leaves and fruit
  • Lowers vector pressure for viral and phytoplasma diseases
  • Supports IRM programs as a botanical rotation partner
  • Improves marketable yields through cleaner foliage and fruit finish
Crops Covered

Versatile performance across premium crops

Vegetables: chilli, tomato, okra, cucurbits Fruit crops: citrus, mango, grape, banana Plantation crops: tea, coffee, cocoa Field crops: cotton, soybean, pulses Protected cultivation: ornamentals, herbs, nursery stock Spices & medicinal plants needing residue compliance
Dosage & Dilution

Label-aligned guidance for karanjin programs

K-Guard™ – Karanjin 2% EC

Crop Stage Dilution Rate Dose per Acre Water Volume per Acre Application Method Application Interval
General foliar application 2–3 ml/L 500–750 ml 200–250 L Foliar spray 7–10 days

K-Rix™ – Karanjin 5% WSP

Crop Stage Dilution Rate Dose per Acre Water Volume per Acre Application Method Application Interval
General foliar application 1–1.5 g/L 250–400 g 200–250 L Foliar spray 7–10 days

*Assumes spray volumes of 200–250 L per acre for field applications. Adjust water volume to canopy density and sprayer output.

Source: Inferred from product specifications.

Program Fit

Use sites, tank mix flexibility, and storage guidance

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  • Open-field vegetables, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds
  • Fruit orchards and plantation crops requiring low residues
  • Protected cultivation including greenhouse and shade-net systems
  • Nursery and ornamental production facilities
  • Organic transition acres seeking botanical rotations

science Compatibility

  • Compatible with most neutral-pH spray inputs
  • Avoid strongly alkaline mixes and confirm with a jar test

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  • Typical shelf life: 24 months in the unopened original container under cool, dry, shaded storage
  • Store sealed in the original pack away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture

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