Description
Spiromesifen 22.9% SC is a foliar contact insecticide and acaricide belonging to the chemical class of triprotic acid. Its use is expanding worldwide for the control of mites and whitefly on fruits, cotton and vegetables. It is effective against all stages of the pest’s life cycle and hence provides long-term pest protection.
Benefits:
- It kills all stages of insect life, i.e. eggs, nymphs and adults, which reduces the risk of the future infestation
- It is an advanced miticide with the additional feature of whitefly control
- Its long term residual effect minimizes the need for frequent applications
- It helps in managing insecticide resistance when used in rotation with other modes of action
- Safe for beneficial insects when applied as recommended, supporting IPM
How it works
Spiromesifen works by suppressing lipid biosynthesis in target pests and effectively reducing their ability to survive and reproduce.
| Crops | Common name of pest | Dosage/acre | Dilution in water (Liter) | |
| A.i. (gm) | Formulation (ml) | |||
| Brinjal | Red spider mite | 96 | 160 | 200 |
| Cotton | White fly & mite | 144 | 240 | 200 |
| Apple | European red mite & Red spider mite | 72 (0.03%) | 120 | 400 |
| Chilli | Chilli yellow mite | 96 | 160 | 400-750 |
| Tea | Red spider mite | 96 | 160 | 160 |
| Okra (Bhindi) | Red spider mite | 96 – 120 | 160-200 | 200 |
| Tomato | Whiteflies & Mites | 150 | 250 | 200 |
| Cotton | Whiteflies & Mites | 144 | 240 | 200 |

