Thiacloprid

Chloronicotinyl

Calypso@ selectively acts on the insect nervoussystem as an agonist of the nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor, thus disturbing signal transmission in theinsects nervous system, leading to the death of thetreated insect.

Thiacloprid

The action mechanism of thiacloprid differs not onlyfrom that of organophosphorus compounds andcarbamates (both of which are acetyl cholinesteraseinhibitors) but also from that of the pyrethroids,which act on other fibre membrane proteins. As aresult of this mode of action, there is no cross­resistance to conventional insecticides such as

organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids,consequently, thiacloprid is excellent for resistancemanagement strategies.

Pest Spectrum l Sucking and biting insect pests in fruit crops,vegetables and ornamentals that' include aphids,white flies, jassids, scales, mealybugs, leafminers,stemborer and beetles.

Chemical class

features·

Systemic action, plus contact and translaminar

Due to its systemic properties, the active ingredient isingested by sucking and biting insects via the sap.Apart from this stomach effect it also exhibits acontact activity, as insects move around on treated

plant surfaces ...

Suitable for resistance Management

Due to the new mode of action, Calypso® is suitablefor resistance management where organophosphates,carbamates and pyrethroids have been traditionallyused.

Application flexibility I Short pre-harvest interval

A short PHI of 3 days allows Calypso® to be appliedeven close to harvesting.

Weather resistance

Once applied on leaves, Calypso® is stable evenunder conditions of heavy rain and sunlight andremains on the leafs surface after application for aconsiderable time, thus allowing a continuouspenetration of the active ingredient into the leaf.----------

Long duration of activity

This continuous penetration of the active ingredientof Calypso® into the leaf provides 7 - 14 days controldepending on the target pest and pest pressure.

Safe to Beneficial

Calypso® is safe to predatory mites and harmless topollinating insects such as the honey and bumblebees, even when applied during the flowering period.

Safe to users and the environment

Calypso® is safe to applicators, consumers and theenvironment when used as recommended.

Good plant compatibility

Calypso® is well tolerated by all crops listed on thelabel when used at the recommended rates.

Note: As the different species and varieties ofornamentals may differ in their sensitivity to chemical

spray, users are advised to always test for. cropcompatibility before large scale application isundertaken.

CropOrnamentals

(e.g. Roses,Carnations)

TomatoKarella

Egg plantChilli

PepperCabbagesCucumber

CourgetteMelonWater melon

Insect Pest

AphidsThripsWhiteflies

AphidsThripsWhite flies

Caterpillars

Application Rate300 ml/ha or0.3 ml/lt of water

200 - 400 ml/ha or0.2 - 0.4 ml/lt ofwater

Remarks

Apply at first signs ofinsect infestation and

repeat at 7 - 14 dayinterval. Apply 2consecutive

applications andalternate withinsecticides withdifferent modes ofaction before re­introduction of

Calypso.

Apply at first signs ofinsect infestation;

repeat at 7 - 14 dayinterval. Maximumnumber of

applications - 3sprays per season.Pre-harvest interval

(PHI): 3 days forvegetable cropslisted.

Note: Water volume - 400 - 1000 Iitres of water per hectare

Resistance management guidelines

To prevent possible resistance development against chloronicotinyls,spray applications of Calypso SC 480 should not follow that ofimidacloprid and other compounds of the same chemical class. Ifsubsequent spray applications after chloronicotinyl treatments arerequired~ products from other chemical groups with a good efficacy on thetarget pests concerned should be used.