Delegate Insecticide

Delegate Insecticide is a Broad-Spectrum Insecticide with Spinetoram 11.7% SC

Delegate Insecticide is a broad-spectrum insecticide containing Spinetoram 11.7% SC, designed to provide effective control of important insect pests in crops such as chilli, cotton, tomato, maize and grapes. It works through contact and stomach action and affects the insect nervous system, helping stop feeding activity quickly.

The formulation is particularly useful for managing thrips, fruit borers, leafminers, armyworms and other caterpillar-type pests when used according to the approved product label. Its fast action and suitability for integrated pest management make it a useful option in crop protection programs.

Key Benefits

• Provides broad-spectrum insect pest control.
• Helps control thrips and caterpillar pests.
• Supports fruit borer management in suitable crops.
• Helps manage leafminer infestations.
• Provides rapid feeding cessation after exposure.
• Works through contact and stomach action.
• Effective at relatively low application rates when used as directed.
• Can support healthier crop growth by reducing damaging pest pressure.
• Suitable for use as part of an integrated crop protection program.

Why Choose Delegate Insecticide?

• Contains Spinetoram 11.7% SC for targeted insect control.
• Provides contact and stomach action against susceptible pests.
• Helps stop pest feeding quickly after exposure.
• Useful against important caterpillar and thrips pests.
• Suitable for several important field and horticultural crops.
• Can be incorporated into an integrated pest management program.
• Effective when applied at the appropriate pest stage and according to the label.

Mode of Action

Delegate Insecticide contains Spinetoram, which acts on the insect nervous system.

• Works through contact and stomach action.
• Affected insects rapidly reduce or stop feeding.
• Continued exposure disrupts normal nervous-system function.
• This eventually leads to paralysis and insect mortality.
• Its distinct mode of action can be useful in a planned insecticide rotation program.

Technical Composition

Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Spinetoram 11.7% SC.
• Mode of Action: Contact and stomach action; disrupts insect nervous system with no known cross-resistance.

Suitable Crops

• Chilli Pepper
• Corn (Maize)
• Cotton
• Grape (Table Grapes)
• Tomato

Target Pests

• Armyworm
• Borer (Coleoptera / Lepidoptera)
• Leafminer
• Thrips 
• Lepidopteran pests 
• Moths 

Crop Stage

For best results, application should be based on pest monitoring and the recommended economic threshold, rather than applying only according to a fixed crop age.

For crops such as chilli, cotton and tomato, apply when the target pest population reaches the level specified by the crop protection recommendation or product label.

Recommended Dosage

Method of Application

• Apply Delegate as a foliar spray when pest populations reach economic threshold levels.
• Ensure thorough coverage of foliage for optimal control.
  

Why Farmers Prefer Delegate Insecticide

• A Spinetoram-based insecticide.
• Fast reduction of insect feeding.
• Control of important caterpillar and thrips pests.
• A foliar insecticide suitable for selected crops.
• An option that can fit into integrated pest management.
• A product with a distinct insecticidal mode of action.

Safety Precautions

• Read the product label carefully before use.
• Use only the recommended dosage.
• Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection during mixing and spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
  
• Keep people and animals away from the treated area as directed by the label.
• Follow the prescribed pre-harvest interval where applicable.
• Do not exceed the recommended number of applications.
• Follow local agricultural and resistance-management recommendations.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Store in the original container.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Keep away from food, feed and drinking water.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Do not reuse the empty container.
• Follow the storage instructions printed on the product label.

Disclaimer

Always read and follow the product label instructions, recommended dosage, and safety precautions before use. The information above is for general guidance only.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Delegate Insecticide?

Delegate Insecticide is a Spinetoram 11.7% SC insecticide used for managing susceptible insect pests in approved crops.

2. What is the active ingredient in Delegate Insecticide?

The active ingredient is Spinetoram 11.7% SC.

3. What are the uses of Delegate Insecticide?

Delegate is used for controlling susceptible insect pests such as thrips, fruit borers, leafminers, armyworms and other caterpillar pests, depending on the crop and approved label use.

4. What is the Delegate Insecticide dosage?

The supplied product information lists 180 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Always verify the current label for the specific crop and target pest before application.

5. Where can I buy Delegate Insecticide online?

Farmers can purchase Delegate Insecticide online from Mana Grama Sethu, subject to product availability and applicable agricultural regulations.