Spanner 480 SC 250ml (spinosad) Galenika-Fitofarmacija
Spanner 480 SC is a professional insecticide based on spinosad (480 g/l), designed for the control of chewing pests in vegetable and orchard crops. It acts by contact, stomach action and ovicidal effect, providing rapid pest control.
Sold only to professional users with a certificate of competence.
Description
Spanner 480 SC – effective insecticide based on spinosad
Spanner 480 SC is an insecticide in the form of a concentrate as a suspension concentrate (SC), intended for the control of selected chewing pests in vegetable and orchard crops. The product is intended exclusively for use by professional users.
The product contains the active substance spinosad (spinosyn A and spinosyn D) at a concentration of 480 g/l, belonging to the group of macrocyclic lactones, classified in IRAC group 5.
Mode of action
Spinosad affects the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and rapid death of pests. It acts by contact, stomach action and ovicidal effect, and on the plant it shows surface and systemic action (systemic action affects young leaves).
The first symptoms of action are visible within minutes after treatment, while pest death usually occurs after several hours.
Application and spectrum of controlled pests
Spanner 480 SC is intended for the control of the most important chewing pests in field and orchard crops.
- cabbage white butterfly
- cabbage moth
- diamondback moth
- onion thrips
- codling moth
The highest effectiveness is achieved by treating the youngest developmental stages of pests, according to current monitoring.
Usage recommendations
The product should be applied using field or orchard sprayers, ensuring very good coverage of plants with spray liquid, including the underside of leaves.
Spanner 480 SC is most effective at temperatures from 8°C to 25°C. To reduce the risk of resistance development, the product should be alternated with insecticides with a different mode of action.
Benefits of using Spanner 480 SC
- rapid action and visible control effect
- contact, stomach and ovicidal activity
- high effectiveness against caterpillars and thrips
- important element of anti-resistance strategy (IRAC 5)
- can be used in integrated plant protection
Notes
Spanner 480 SC is hazardous to bees – do not apply during flowering of plants or on crops with flowering weeds.
The product should be used in accordance with the plant protection product label, observing the required pre-harvest intervals and buffer zones.
Application and dosage
| Crop | Controlled pests | Recommended dose | Application timing | Maximum number of treatments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White headed cabbage | Cabbage white butterfly, cabbage moth, diamondback moth | 0.1–0.2 l/ha | At the youngest caterpillar stages or after first damage | 3 |
| Broccoli, cauliflower | Cabbage moth, diamondback moth | 0.1–0.2 l/ha | At the youngest caterpillar developmental stages | 3 |
| Onion | Onion thrips | 0.15–0.2 l/ha | After first larvae appear or feeding symptoms | 3 |
| Leek | Onion thrips | 0.15–0.2 l/ha | After larvae or damage appear | 3 |
| Pear tree, wild apple tree, quince | Codling moth | 0.3 l/ha | Before and after flowering, according to monitoring (BBCH 59–70) | 2 |
