About Delegate Insecticide
Delegate Insecticide is a Corteva product. It contains Spinetoram 11.7% SC and is a broad-spectrum insecticide. It provides insect control at low application rates and has a unique mode of action with no known cross resistance.
Delegate Insecticide is used for the control of thrips and Lepidopteran pests. It is used in recommended crops such as cotton, chilli, soybean, okra, brinjal, chickpea, redgram, grapes, rice and tomato.
Delegate Insecticide Technical Name
Spinetoram 11.7% SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion
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Mode of Action: Delegate Insecticide has a unique mode of action with no known cross resistance. It acts fast on insects and causes feeding cessation within minutes, followed by pest mortality within 1 to 24 hours.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls thrips, Lepidopteran pests, bollworms, caterpillars, borers, leaf folder and leaf miner in recommended crops.
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Effective Against: Thrips, spotted bollworm, pink bollworm, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer, shoot and fruit borer, pod borer, yellow stem borer, leaf folder, leaf miner and tomato pinworm.
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Fast Visible Action: Feeding ceases within minutes, and pest mortality occurs within 1 to 24 hours.
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Long Residual Control: Provides long-lasting broad-spectrum control of insect pests in a variety of crops.
Delegate Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Cotton |
Thrips |
168 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.42 to 0.84 ml |
30 days |
Cotton |
Spotted bollworm |
168 to 188 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.42 to 0.94 ml |
30 days |
Cotton |
Pink bollworm |
180 ml |
200 L |
0.9 ml |
30 days |
Cotton |
Tobacco caterpillar |
168 to 188 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.42 to 0.94 ml |
30 days |
Soybean |
Tobacco caterpillar |
180 ml |
200 to 250 L |
0.72 to 0.9 ml |
30 days |
Chilli |
Thrips |
188 to 200 ml |
160 to 200 L |
0.94 to 1.25 ml |
7 days |
Chilli |
Fruit borer |
188 to 200 ml |
160 to 200 L |
0.94 to 1.25 ml |
7 days |
Chilli |
Tobacco caterpillar |
188 to 200 ml |
160 to 200 L |
0.94 to 1.25 ml |
7 days |
Okra |
Fruit borer |
150 to 180 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.38 to 0.9 ml |
3 days |
Okra |
Shoot and fruit borer |
150 to 180 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.38 to 0.9 ml |
3 days |
Brinjal |
Shoot and fruit borer |
150 to 180 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.38 to 0.9 ml |
3 days |
Chickpea |
Pod borer |
150 to 180 ml |
200 L |
0.75 to 0.9 ml |
20 days |
Redgram |
Pod borer |
150 to 180 ml |
200 L |
0.75 to 0.9 ml |
23 days |
Grapes |
Thrips |
120 ml |
200 to 400 L |
0.3 to 0.6 ml |
5 days |
Rice |
Yellow stem borer |
140 to 150 ml |
200 L |
0.7 to 0.75 ml |
20 days |
Rice |
Leaf folder |
100 ml |
200 L |
0.5 ml |
20 days |
Tomato |
Fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, leaf miner and tomato pinworm |
150 to 180 ml |
200 L |
0.75 to 0.9 ml |
3 days |
Apply Delegate Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume for the crop.
Spray Delegate Insecticide when pest infestation is noticed in the recommended crop.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- Consult an agronomist before tank mixing 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.
Delegate Insecticide Expert Advice
“Corteva Delegate is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control thrips and lepidopteran pests in the various crops.” BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Delegate Insecticide is mentioned as a new and effective tool for IPM in conventional and transgenic crops.
- It has low application rates and rapid degradation.
- It has minimal effects on beneficial insects and non-target organisms.
- It has no known cross resistance.
- It is mentioned as having favorable toxicological and environmental profiles.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Observe the recommended pre-harvest interval and reentry interval were mentioned on the product label.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
