Description
Belongs to the chemical class of neonicotinoid insecticides. The very immediate effect, characterized by long term action/control. It is a soluble powder formulation containing 20% of the active ingredient Acetamiprid. It is a systemic insecticide with strong translaminar activity with contact and stomach action
Mode of Action:
exhibits a systemic translaminar action. It has a novel mechanism of action on the insect nervous systems by acting as an agonist to nAch. Effective broad-spectrum ovicidal/adulticidal/larvicidal activity, including pyrethroid-resistant pests.
Key features :
- Controls the sucking insects very effectively by its extraordinary systemic action.
- Persists in crops and hence has the ability to control the hiding insects for a longer time.
- Safe for natural pest – insects , so suitable for integrated pest management (IPM)
- Compatible with other commonly used Insecticides and Fungicides.
- Low dose of application & low toxic effect on beneficial insects.
| Crop | Pest | Dosage (ml /ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Aphids, Jassids, Whitefly | 50 – 100 |
| Okra & Cabbage | Aphids | 75 |
| Chillies | Jassids, Aphids, Thrips | 50 – 100 |
| Citrus | Whitefly , Aphids | 60 – 80 |
| Tea | Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) | 50 |
| Potato | Jassids, Thrips, Aphids, Whitefly | 40 – 60 |
| Rice | BPH | 50 – 100 |
