FMC Altacor Cotton Insecticide (Agency) Chlorantraniliprole 5kg
- Active ingredient
- 350 g/kg Chlorantraniliprole
- Controls
- Cotton and pulse crops: Lepidopteran insect pests including cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera), cluster caterpillar (Spodo...
- Withholding period
- Harvest: Cotton: Do not harvest for 28 days after application. Chickpea, mung bean, soybean: Do not harvest for 14 days after application. Pulse crops (except chickpea, mung bean, soybean): Do not harvest for 28 days after application. Grazing: Cotton: Do not allow livestock to graze crops, cotton stubble or gin trash treated with Altacor Insecticide. Pulse crops: Do not graze or cut for stock food for 14 days after application. — always confirm on the registered label
Altacor Insecticide is a water dispersible granule for the control of Lepidopteran species of insect pests in cotton and pulse crops.
Altacor enters larvae primarily by ingestion of treated foliage, or through penetration of the insect cuticle. After ingesting Altacor, the larvae cease feeding and die four to five days later. Altacor has been specifically designed for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) schemes.
Active constituent: 350 g/kg chlorantraniliprole
Group 28 insecticide
Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 61824).
Active Ingredient: 350 g/kg Chlorantraniliprole
APVMA Reg. No: 61824
Harvest: Cotton: Do not harvest for 28 days after application. Chickpea, mung bean, soybean: Do not harvest for 14 days after application. Pulse crops (except chickpea, mung bean, soybean): Do not harvest for 28 days after application. Grazing: Cotton: Do not allow livestock to graze crops, cotton stubble or gin trash treated with Altacor Insecticide. Pulse crops: Do not graze or cut for stock food for 14 days after application.
Always read the current registered product label before use. Withholding periods must be observed before slaughter, milking, or egg collection. The label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.
Always read the current registered product label before use. Dose rates and withholding periods on this page are provided as a guide only. The registered label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.
Always read the label and follow directions for use. The registered label is the legal document governing use of this product.
Common Questions
What does Altacor control?
Lepidopteran species of insect pests in cotton and pulse crops. In cotton the label lists cotton bollworm, native budworm, cluster caterpillar, northern rough bollworm and rough bollworm.
What is the cotton rate?
90 or 150 g/ha plus non-ionic surfactant (150 g/ha for Earias species). Do not make more than 3 applications per cotton crop per season.
How does it work?
Altacor enters larvae primarily by ingestion of treated foliage, or through penetration of the insect cuticle. After ingesting Altacor, the larvae cease feeding and die four to five days later.
What is the withholding period for cotton?
Do not harvest for 28 days after application. Do not allow livestock to graze crops, cotton stubble or gin trash treated with Altacor Insecticide.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.


