Simodis Insecticide

Simodis Insecticide from Syngenta, powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology and based on Isocycloseram.

Simodis Insecticide is a broad-spectrum crop protection insecticide from Syngenta, powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology and based on Isocycloseram. It is designed to manage important sucking, chewing and lepidopteran pests across crops such as chilli, brinjal, cabbage, cotton, soybean, red gram and groundnut.

Simodis works through contact and ingestion and belongs to IRAC Group 30. It provides a useful option for farmers looking for effective pest management and a different mode of action for resistance-management programs.

Product Overview

Key Benefits

• Controls a broad range of insect pests.
• Helps manage both sucking and chewing pests.
• Provides contact and ingestion activity.
• Helps control important pests such as thrips, mites, jassids and borers.
• Provides translaminar movement according to the product information.
• Shows good stability on the crop surface.
• Helps reduce pest feeding activity after application.
• Offers longer-lasting pest control under suitable conditions.
• Can be included in resistance-management programs.
• Suitable for multiple crops and crop protection programs

Mode of Action

• Simodis enters the pest through contact and ingestion.
• It affects the insect's nervous system.
• Normal nerve signals are disrupted.
• The insect stops feeding and becomes paralysed.
• The affected pest eventually dies.

Technical Composition

Recommended Crops & Target Pests

Crop Stage

• Apply when the target pest reaches the recommended level.
• Early pest detection can help improve control.
• Ensure good spray coverage over the crop canopy.
• For crops with fruit or shoot borers, apply according to the recommended crop-pest schedule.
• Avoid unnecessary spraying when pest pressure is low.
• Follow the product label for the exact timing and number of applications.

How to Apply

1. Measure the required quantity according to the crop and target pest.
2. Add the product to the recommended quantity of water.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Spray uniformly over the crop canopy.
5. Avoid spraying during strong winds.
6. Do not apply if rainfall is expected within the restricted period on the label.
7. Always follow the product label before application.

Why Farmers Prefer Simodis

• One product can be used across several important crops.
• Useful against multiple pest groups.
• Provides a novel mode of action.
• Helps reduce reliance on repeated use of the same insecticide group.
• Contact and ingestion activity support pest control.
• Good crop-surface stability is reported by the manufacturer.
• Convenient foliar application.
• Suitable for inclusion in integrated pest-management programs.

Safety Precautions

• Read the product label before spraying.
• Wear gloves, mask and protective clothing while handling.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product.
• Avoid spraying in strong wind.
• Keep children and animals away during application.
• Avoid spraying near water bodies and during active bee-foraging periods.
• Do not overdose or use below the recommended dose.
• Wash hands and exposed skin after spraying.
• Dispose of empty containers safely according to local requirements.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Keep the product in its original container.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Keep away from food, animal feed and drinking water.
• Keep away from children and animals.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not store with medicines or household products.

Disclaimer

Always read and follow the instructions, dosage, and safety precautions mentioned on the product leaflet before use. The information provided is for general guidance only. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Simodis Insecticide?

Simodis is a broad-spectrum insecticide from Syngenta containing Isocycloseram and powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology. It is used for managing several sucking and lepidopteran pests in crops.

2. Which crops can be treated with Simodis?

Simodis is recommended for crops including chilli, brinjal, cabbage, cotton, soybean, red gram and groundnut, subject to the registered label recommendations.

3. Which pests does Simodis control?

Depending on the crop, Simodis is recommended against pests such as thrips, jassids, mites, fruit borers, bollworms, diamondback moth, leaf miners, pod borers and other listed pests

4. Can Simodis be used for cotton?

Yes. Simodis is recommended for cotton against pests including jassids, thrips and bollworms, according to Syngenta's published recommendations.

5. Can Simodis be used for chilli?

Yes. Simodis is recommended for chilli/hot pepper for target pests including yellow mites, thrips and fruit borers, according to the applicable crop-pest recommendation.