Sparta is safe to key beneficial insects that aid in the natural control of insect pests e.g. Lady birds, lacewings, Spiders etc
Short With Holding Periods (WHP)
Allows for greater flexibility.
Low Toxicity
Sparta is safe to use and handle with minimal safety precautions
Novel mode of action
Unique mode of action means Sparta controls insects resistant to other insecticides
Crops
See full label for details.
Fruit
Fruit, Citrus (Citrus spp.)
Onion
Onion (Allium spp.)
Potato
Potato (Solanum tuberosum ssp. Tuberosum)
Tomato
Tomato (Lycopsersicon esculentum)
Vegetables
Vegetables, Brassica Cole (All) (Brassica spp.)
Technical Specifications
Active Ingredient
120 g/L Spinetoram
Application Method
Ground and aerial applications
Mode of Action
Spinetoram is active on all larval life stages and enters the insect primarily through the digestive system (ingestion activity) and secondarily through the insect exoskeleton (contact activity). In insects, the mode of action is associated with excitation of the nervous system which causes paralysis followed by death. The onset of symptoms is noticeable within hours. Spinetoram also has effective ovi-larvicidal activity which means that insects emerging from treated eggs are controlled.
