Durion - Diuron 80% WP - Insecticides (India) Limited

Insecticides (India) Limited Durion Herbicide Overview

Insecticides (India) Limited Durion contains Diuron 80% WP, a substituted-urea residual herbicide used on labelled crops for annual grass and broadleaf weed control. It is taken up mainly by the roots of germinating weeds and works best when rainfall or irrigation activates the treated soil layer.

Use note: Use only the crop, weed, timing and rate on the current Indian Durion label. Do not apply one blanket rate across crops. Prevent spray or treated-soil movement onto desirable plants.

Key Product Benefits

• Residual soil activity: Controls susceptible weeds as they germinate and helps reduce early crop competition.
• Grass and broadleaf spectrum: Labelled weeds include several annual grasses and common broadleaf species.
• Pre- and early post-emergence use: Timing depends on the crop-specific label.
• Group 5 mode of action: Inhibits photosystem II in susceptible weeds.
• Moisture activation: Rainfall or irrigation helps move the active ingredient into the weed-germination zone.

Technical Specifications

How Durion Works

Diuron is absorbed mainly through roots and moves upward in susceptible plants. It binds at the photosystem II D1 protein and interrupts electron transport, stopping photosynthesis. Young weeds then yellow and die. A uniform treated soil layer and adequate activation moisture are important for reliable control.

India Label: Crop-Specific Rates

Labelled targets vary by crop and include specified Amaranthus, Chenopodium, Digitaria, Echinochloa, Eleusine, Cyperus, Portulaca, Commelina and other annual weeds. PHI is not stated in the cited regulatory table; the current pack controls harvest restrictions.

Application Guide

• Prepare a smooth WP slurry in a small volume of water, add it to the partly filled tank and maintain agitation.
• Apply uniformly to properly prepared soil at the crop-specific pre- or early post-emergence timing.
• Use rainfall or irrigation only as directed to activate the treated soil layer; avoid disturbing that layer after application.
• Calibrate the sprayer to the stated water volume and prevent drift, overlap and runoff.

Safety and Stewardship

• Wear label-specified protective equipment and avoid inhaling WP dust or spray mist.
• Do not allow drift or runoff onto non-target crops, ornamentals, waterways or aquaculture.
• Use only on registered crops and follow crop-rotation and soil restrictions on the current pack.
• Keep away from children, food and feed; store and dispose of packaging as directed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Durion control established perennial weeds?
It is mainly a residual product for susceptible germinating annual weeds; it should not be presented as reliable control of established perennial weeds.

Why is moisture important?
Rainfall or irrigation activates the herbicide in the surface soil where susceptible weeds germinate.

Can the same rate be used on every crop?
No. The registered rate and water volume vary by crop; use the current label table.

Safety and Disclaimer

For agricultural use only. The current registered Durion label and leaflet control crop, weed, dose, timing, soil requirement, water volume, restrictions, protective equipment, first aid, storage and disposal.