About Alanto Insecticide
Alanto Insecticide is a Bayer product containing Thiacloprid 21.70% SC. It has a contact, stomach, systemic and translaminar activity. It is used on insect pests that damage crops by sucking sap or feeding plant parts.
Alanto Insecticide can be used in recommended crops such as cotton, paddy, chilli, tea, brinjal, soybean and apple. It is used against pests like whitefly, rice stem borer, thrips, shoot and fruit borer, girdle beetle, tea mosquito bug, aphids and jassids.
Alanto Insecticide Technical Name
Thiacloprid 21.70% SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact, stomach, systemic and translaminar action
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Mode of Action: Thiacloprid works on the insect central nervous system by disturbing normal nerve signal transmission. It acts on specific nerve receptors, which leads to over excitation of nerve cells. This causes disorder in the insect nervous system and finally results in pest death.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad pest coverage: Alanto Insecticide controls sucking pests and chewing insects.
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Leaf surface stability: Alanto remains on the leaf surface for a considerable time due to relative stability to rainwater and sunlight, allowing continued penetration of the active ingredient into the leaf.
- Plant compatibility: It has excellent plant compatibility and a favourable eco toxicological profile.
Alanto Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water / Acre |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Cotton |
Aphid, Thrips, Jassid |
40 to 50 ml |
200 L |
0.2 to 0.25 ml |
52 days |
Cotton |
Whitefly |
200 to 240 ml |
200 L |
1 to 1.2 ml |
52 days |
Paddy (Rice) |
Stem borer |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
30 days |
Chilli |
Thrips |
90 to 120 ml |
200 L |
0.45 to 0.6 ml |
5 days |
Tea |
Mosquito bug |
150 ml |
160 L |
0.94 ml |
7 days |
Brinjal |
Shoot and fruit borer |
300 ml |
200 L |
1.5 ml |
5 days |
Soybean |
Girdle beetle |
300 ml |
200 L |
1.5 ml |
17 days |
Apple |
Thrips |
0.04 to 0.05% solution |
As per size of tree |
0.4 to 0.5 ml |
30 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Alanto Insecticide as a uniform foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. Use a knapsack, battery or power sprayer with proper nozzle selection to ensure good crop coverage.
Apply Alanto Insecticide as per the crop and target pest recommendation and avoid spraying during windy conditions.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Alanto Insecticide with other products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Alanto Insecticide Expert Advice
“Bayer Alanto is an excellent insecticide used to control sucking pests and chewing insects in various crops. Alanto is recommended for farmers who is looking for a systemic insecticide for sucking pests.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Use only on the crops and pests listed in the recommendation.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
