Crop Protection

Spinosad: A Natural Insecticide for Sustainable Pest Control

20 January 2025, New Delhi: Spinosad is a natural insecticide derived from soil bacteria and is known for its effectiveness against a wide range of pests, including thrips, whiteflies, and caterpillars. It works by interfering with the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death.

Spinosad is increasingly favored in organic farming systems due to its low toxicity to humans and beneficial insects like bees.

Common Name: Spinosad
IUPAC Name: (3aS,5aS)-5-ethyl-3a,4,5,5a-tetrahydro-2H-pyrrolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-2-one
CAS Number: 168316-95-8
Molecular Formula: C17H23NO7

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