(Exalt) Spinetoram 12% W/V SC 15ml

**Common Name:** Spinetoram ……………12% W/V SC  
**Chemical Group:** Spinosyn (Group 5)
**Characteristics:**
- **New Insecticide:** Spinetoram is a novel active ingredient belonging to the spinosyn group of insecticides.
- **Environmentally Friendly:** Recognized for its environmental safety, Spinetoram has received the "Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- **Highly Effective:** Provides excellent control of caterpillars and thrips, killing them both by contact and ingestion.
- **Mode of Action:** Disrupts the nervous system of pest insects, leading to their death.
- **Low Toxicity to Beneficial Insects:** Has minimal toxicity to beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitoid wasps.
- **Low Toxicity to Humans and Other Animals:** Safe for humans, mammals, and birds.
**Suitable For:**
- **Vegetables:** Such as allium crops (green onions, shallots, onions), tomatoes, eggplants, okra, asparagus, peppers, and fresh soybeans.
- **Fruit Trees:** Including watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, mango, orange, and lime.
- **Ornamental Plants:** Such as orchids and roses.
- **Field Crops:** Including rice.
**Application Rate and Method:**
- **Litchi Fruit Borer:** Use at a rate of 10 cc per 20 liters of water. Spray when the infestation begins.
- **Thrips on Mangoes:** Use at a rate of 5 cc per 20 liters of water. Spray thoroughly when the infestation is observed.
**Important Notes:**
- **Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):** Do not harvest litchi and mango within 14 days after the last application.
Spinetoram 12% SC is highly effective for controlling a wide range of pests while being safe for beneficial insects and non-target species, making it an excellent choice for integrated pest management (IPM) programs.