Category: Insecticide
Trade Name: Mortex
Technical Name: Spiromesifen 240 SC (22.9 % w/w)
Mode of Action:
The active ingredient of Mortex spiromesifen, acts by inhibiting lipid biosynthesis in insects, specifically targeting triglycerides and free fatty acids.This biological activity correlates with tetronic acids, which play a crucial role in hindering the formation of lipids and contributing to the effective control of mites and whiteflies.
| Recommended for | Protects against | Dosage / ha |
|---|---|---|
| Brinjal | Red spider mite | 400 ml/ ha |
| Cotton | White fly & mite | 600 ml/ ha |
| Apple | European Red Mite& Red spider mite | 300 ml/ ha |
| Chilli | Chilli Yellow Mite | 400 ml/ ha |
| Tea | Red spider mite | 400 ml/ ha |
| Okra (Bhindi) | Red spider mite | 400 – 500 ml/ ha |
| Tomato | Whiteflies & Mites | 625 ml/ ha |
Herbicides
