Spirotetramat
Description
Spirotetramat is a systemic insecticide that works by stopping insects from making the fats they need to survive, which causes them to die. The word 'systemic' means that when you spray it on your plants, it gets absorbed into the plant and moves throughout it, protecting it from the inside. This makes it very effective because it can reach and protect parts of the plant that you might not be able to spray directly. When you apply spirotetramat to your crops, insects that eat the treated plants will be affected and die. It works especially well on many different types of insects including aphids, whiteflies, scales, mealybugs, and many other sucking insects. One of the advantages of spirotetramat is that it has both contact and systemic action, which means it can kill insects when they touch it and also when they eat treated plant parts. It's commonly used on vegetables, fruits, and field crops to control a wide variety of sucking insect pests. Spirotetramat is particularly effective against aphids, whiteflies, and scales. However, it's very important to know that spirotetramat can be harmful to beneficial insects like bees and other pollinators, so you should avoid spraying it when bees are actively visiting your crops. Also, spirotetramat can be harmful to fish and other aquatic life, so you must be very careful not to let it run off into streams, ponds, or irrigation water. You should spray it when insects are actively present and causing damage to your crops. Always wait the required number of days (usually 7-14 days) after spraying before harvesting your crops. Always follow the label instructions and wear protective clothing when using this product.
Application rates
General
0.2-0.4 liters per hectare
Light infestation
0.15-0.3 liters per hectare
Heavy infestation
0.3-0.5 liters per hectare
Application method
Target pests
Application timing
When insects are actively present and causing damage. Avoid application when bees are actively visiting crops.
Safety period
7-14 days before harvest
Precautions
Harmful to bees and beneficial insects. Harmful to fish and aquatic life. Avoid drift to water sources. Wear protective equipment. Do not apply when bees are active.
Crop compatibility
Benefits
- Systemic action protects plants from inside
- Contact and systemic action for effective control
- Effective against sucking insects like aphids, whiteflies, and scales
- Broad-spectrum activity against many sucking insect pests
- Suitable for vegetables, fruits, and field crops
- Moves throughout plant for comprehensive protection
Best for
- Vegetable crops (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers)
- Fruit trees and orchards
- Field crops
- Crops with aphid, whitefly, and scale problems
- Crops with sucking insect pests
Usage tips
- Apply when insects are actively present
- Systemic action provides protection throughout plant
- Particularly effective for aphids, whiteflies, and scales
- Avoid application when bees are visiting crops
- Keep away from water sources to protect aquatic life
- Monitor for insect control results within days
Storage instructions
Store in original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from food, feed, and water sources.
Mixing compatibility
Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides. Do not mix with alkaline products. Check compatibility before tank mixing.