Product Overview
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Formulation: A suspension concentrate (SC) containing two active ingredients: Imidacloprid (120 g/L) and Spirotetramat (120 g/L).
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Action:
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Imidacloprid: A neonicotinoid that disrupts pests' nervous systems.
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Spirotetramat: A keto-enol compound that inhibits lipid biosynthesis (IRAC Group 23) and moves both upward and downward in the plant (“2-way systemic”)
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Target Pests & Crops
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Pests Controlled: Effective against a broad spectrum of sucking insects including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs, scales, and mites.
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Crops Recommended: Used on crops like cotton, mango, grapes, okra, brinjal (eggplant), chilli, apple, shallot, corn, guava, orange, potato, coffee, cabbage, mango, melon, rambutan, watermelon, tobacco, and tomato.
Application Guidelines
Usage Strategy
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Best applied as a preventive treatment during early infestation stages for optimal efficacy.
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Ensure complete foliage coverage (including undersides of leaves) to facilitate uptake and 2-way systemic distribution .
Example Dosages & Pre-Harvest Intervals (PHI)
| Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (per Ha / L water) | PHI |
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| Brinjal | Aphids, Whiteflies, Mites | ~500 ml / 500 L | 5 days |
| Okra | Aphids, Whiteflies, Mites | ~600 ml / 500 L | 3 days |
| Chilli | Thrips, Aphids | ~400 ml / 500 L | 5 days |
| Grapes | Mealybugs, Mites | ~700 ml / 500–1000 L | 60 days |
| Cotton | Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips | ~700 ml / 500 L | 52 days |
Why It’s Effective
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Two-way systemicity (via xylem and phloem) ensures the insecticide reaches both existing and newly developing plant tissues—providing comprehensive protection against hidden pests.
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Dual modes of action—fast neural knockdown from imidacloprid, and growth suppression via lipid biosynthesis inhibition from spirotetramat—enhance both short-term and long-term pest control.
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IPM compatibility: Less harmful to beneficial insects, making it suitable in integrated pest management systems.
Summary
Movento Energy 240 SC is a powerful, dual-action systemic insecticide ideal for managing sap-sucking pests across a wide array of high-value crops. Using it proactively during early infestations, with full plant coverage and adherence to proper dosage and pre-harvest intervals, yields the best results while minimizing risks to beneficial organisms.
