ECDYPRO 700 WP INSECTICIDE 1KG (MACADAMIA) IMTRADE 84714574

For the control of Light brown Apple Moth on Apples, Pears, Citrus and Grapevines and for control of various insect pests of Avocado, Custard Apple, Kiwifruit, Longa, Lychee, Macadamia and Eucalyptus as specified in the Directions for use Table.

Ecdypro is a Group 18 bisacyl hydrazine insecticide that acts as an insect growth regulator (IGR) in target lepidopteran pests.

The active ingredient, Tebufenozide is an Ectysteroid agonist that mimics an insect growth hormone.

Once ingested, ecdysone receptors are activated by the increased concentration of the IGR insecticide, which induces a molting cycle.

Unlike the natural hormones that normally trigger molting, the stability of Tebufenozide in vivo is far greater than the hormone that it is mimicking.

As such, genes responsible for the early phases of the molting process are expressed by the increased concentration of the IGR, but the late phase genes that are triggered by the decline in hormonal concentration are not expressed due to the unnaturally prolonged presence of Tebufenozide.

In susceptible Lepidoptera, lethality is due to a variety of altered mechanisms resulting in an inability to complete a molt, starvation and desiccation due to hemorrhage.

Using Ecdypro:

Ecdypro is primarily active via ingestion and exhibits limited systemicity in host crops.

Thorough coverage of the crop with suitable water rates is required for best results.

Ecdypro can be used for targeting key pests like Macadamia Flower Caterpillar, Nutborer, Leaf Rollers and Light Brown Apple Moth during periods of flowering due to its safety to foraging bees.

Ecdypro works best on 1st and 2nd instar larvae, so early detection and targeting critical damage windows will provide the best level of control.

Ecdypro causes a rapid cessation to feeding, however live larvae may still be visible up to 7 days post application.

Further damage will not generally occur during this interval.

Using Ecdypro will not cause secondary flare up of mites or other pests.

Withholding Period:

Citrus:
Do not harvest for 1 day after application

Longan:
Do not harvest for 3 days after application.

Avocado, custard apple, kiwifruit, lychee:
Do not harvest for 14 days after application.

Apples, pears:
Do not harvest for 21 days after application.

Macadamia:
Do not harvest for 4 weeks after application.

Grapes (for domestic consumption):
Do not harvest for 21 days after application.

Grapes (for produce intended for export):
Consult your winery, industry spray diary or peak industry body for the recommended withholding period (export harvest interval) required to meet export residue requirements.

Active ingredient:
Tebufenozide