What are the action characteristics of spinetoram?

Spinetoram is mainly used to control lepidopteran larvae, thrips and leafminers, and has good control effects on diamondback moth, beet armyworm, leafminers, thrips, tobacco cutworm and bean pod borer. It is low in toxicity to birds, fish, earthworms and aquatic plants; in practical application, it is almost non-toxic to bees; its impact on beneficial arthropods in the field is slight and short-lived; it is suitable for integrated pest management.

I. Product Characteristics

1. Higher biological activity. The technical specifications of Radiant are more outstanding than those of Success, significantly better than methomyl and pyrethroid insecticides, and comparable to newly emerging insecticides such as indoxacarb and emamectin benzoate.

2. Broader insecticidal spectrum. Highly effective in controlling lepidopteran larvae, thrips and leafminers.

3. Better quick-acting performance. Takes effect within minutes to several hours.

4. Longer residual activity. Its residual activity lasts longer than that of Success.

5. Resistant to rain wash-off.

6. No phytotoxicity. Low toxicity to humans and mammals, with no chronic toxicity.

II. Chemical Molecular Formula

XDE-175-J: C42H69NO10 XDE-175-L: C43H69NO10

XDE-175 is a new spinosyn-class insecticide produced by Dow AgroSciences, and received the first global registration; it can effectively control important pests on fruit trees and nuts, especially a troublesome major pest on fruit trees——the codling moth. XDE-175 has two isomers, namely XDE-175-J and XDE-175-L, of which XDE-175-J is the main component (about 75.5%); XDE-175 also has two metabolites, namely N-demethyl-XDE-175-J and N-formyl-XDE-175-J.

Spinetoram is a widely usable pesticide spray with a very good insecticidal effect, but when using it, the dosage in the instructions must be followed.