Acetamiprid 5% EC

ICAMA Reg. No.: PD20092989

Product Category: Insecticides 

A systemic neonicotinoid insecticide offering effective control of aphids, whiteflies, and planthoppers.

Key Features:

1.      Systemic and Contact Action: Provides both systemic absorption and contact toxicity, ensuring comprehensive pest control.

2.      Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Effective against a wide range of sucking insects on diverse crops.

3.      Enhanced Plant Protection: Promotes healthier crop growth by effectively managing pest populations.

Detailed Description:

This 5% Acetamiprid Emulsifiable Concentrate contains 50 g/L of acetamiprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide known for its potent activity against various sap-feeding pests. Acetamiprid acts as an agonist on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the central nervous system of insects. By binding to these receptors, it causes continuous nerve impulse transmission, leading to overstimulation, paralysis, and eventual death of the pest. Its systemic nature allows it to be absorbed and translocated within the plant, providing protection to new growth and ensuring that pests ingest the toxin during feeding. Additionally, acetamiprid exhibits contact toxicity, affecting pests upon direct exposure. The dual action of systemic and contact toxicity makes acetamiprid a versatile tool in integrated pest management programs, effectively reducing pest populations and minimizing crop damage.

Effective Against:

·         Green Apple Aphid (Aphis pomi): Small sap-sucking insects causing leaf curling, yellowing, and transmitting plant viruses.

·         Woolly Apple Aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum): Insects that form cotton-like masses on branches and roots, leading to gall formation and potential tree decline.

·         Spirea Aphid (Aphis spiraecola): Pests that feed on young shoots, causing leaf distortion and stunted growth.

·         Apple-Grass Aphid (Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae): Aphids that infest apple trees and grasses, potentially transmitting plant viruses.

·         Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci): Tiny insects feeding on plant sap, leading to leaf wilting, yellowing, and sooty mold development.

·         Planthoppers (Nilaparvata lugens): Insects that extract sap from stems, causing hopperburn and transmitting plant pathogens.

·         Thrips (Thrips spp.): Minute insects feeding on flowers and leaves, resulting in silvery streaks and deformities.

·         Leafhoppers (Empoasca spp.): Pests causing leaf stippling, curling, and potential transmission of plant diseases.

Registered Scope and Method of Use

Technical Application Requirements:

1.      Timing: Apply during the peak infestation period of aphids to achieve optimal control.

2.      Mixing: Prepare the spray solution by diluting the specified amount of product in water to achieve a 2000–2500x dilution.

3.      Application Technique: Ensure thorough and uniform coverage of all plant parts, especially new shoots and the undersides of leaves where aphids congregate.

4.      Environmental Conditions: Avoid application during windy conditions or if rainfall is expected within one hour to prevent runoff and ensure maximum efficacy.

5.      Pre-Harvest Interval: Observe the recommended safety interval between the last application and harvest as per local agricultural guidelines.

6.      Usage Frequency: Follow integrated pest management practices to determine the necessity of subsequent applications, avoiding overuse to prevent resistance development.

7.      Safety Measures: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and application. Keep people and animals away from treated areas until the spray has dried completely.