Diazol 60

Why Diazol 60 remains a professional staple

In the world of modern agrochemistry, where highly specialized products often dominate, the insecticide "Diazol 60" from the Israeli leader Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd. serves as the "heavy artillery." Based on diazinon, an organophosphate compound, it remains unmatched in controlling pests that have developed resistance to newer classes of chemistry.

Strengths and mode of action

The key advantage of Diazol 60 is its contact-based action. Upon contact with the plant surface or the insect itself, the active ingredient disrupts nerve impulses, leading to paralysis and death within hours. This is critical during outbreaks of meadow moths or weevils, where rapid response is vital to protecting yield.

Application and efficacy

The product shows excellent results on crops where systemic insecticides might be restricted by pre-harvest intervals or biological constraints. It is effective on:

• Industrial and field crops: fodder beet, hemp, alfalfa, tobacco.
• Cereals: winter barley.
• Fruits and vegetables: apple trees, cabbage.
• Forage grasses: timothy grass.

Its efficacy against cabbage whites, moths, pea weevils, and hemp flea beetles makes it a versatile tool for complex crop rotations. However, strict adherence to the label is mandatory: a maximum of two applications is allowed, with a 20-day pre-harvest interval.

Operational nuances

Diazol 60 is formulated as an aqueous emulsion, ensuring easy mixing and uniform coverage of leaf surfaces. Depending on pest pressure and crop type, application rates range from 1.0 to 3.0 L/ha, making it a cost-effective solution for high-infestation scenarios. Because of its contact nature, high-quality spraying coverage across all plant parts is essential for success.

Who is this for? Diazol 60 is optimized for large-scale farms managing resistant pest populations that require a reliable, proven solution with a rapid "knockdown" effect.