About Alika Insecticide
Alika Insecticide is a Syngenta product. It contains Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC. It is a combination insecticide with quick stomach and contact activity.
Alika Insecticide is used against aphids, jassids, thrips, bollworms, shoot fly, stem borer, leaf hoppers, leaf eating caterpillars, stem fly, semilooper, girdle beetle, fruit borer, mosquito bug and whitefly. It is recommended in cotton, maize, groundnut, soybean, chilli, tea and tomato.
Alika Insecticide Technical Name
Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion
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Mode of Action: Alika Insecticide contains Thiamethoxam and Lambda Cyhalothrin. It has a stomach and contact activity. It helps control the
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Time of Application: Economic Threshold Level, repeat 1-2 sprays depending upon pest intensity.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, bollworms, stem borers, leaf eating caterpillars, semiloopers and fruit borers.
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Effective Against: Aphids, jassids, thrips, bollworms, shoot fly, stem borer, leaf hoppers, leaf eating caterpillars, stem fly, semilooper, girdle beetle, fruit borer, mosquito bug and whitefly.
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Fast Visible Action: The product information mentions quick stomach and contact activity.
Alika Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Cotton |
Aphids, jassids, thrips and bollworms |
80 ml |
200 L |
0.4 ml |
26 days |
Maize |
Aphids, shoot fly and stem borer |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
42 days |
Groundnut |
Leaf hoppers and leaf eating caterpillars |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
28 days |
Soybean |
Stem fly, semilooper and girdle beetle |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
48 days |
Chilli |
Thrips and fruit borer |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
3 days |
Tea |
Mosquito bug, thrips and semilooper |
60 ml |
160 L |
0.375 ml |
1 days |
Tomato |
Thrips, whitefly and fruit borer |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
5 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Alika Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume. Measure the required quantity, mix it first with a small quantity of water, then add the remaining water and spray with thorough agitation for uniform crop coverage.
Spray Alika Insecticide when the pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level. Avoid spraying during windy conditions and avoid application when there is a risk of spray drift or contamination of nearby water bodies.
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.
- Keep away from food, feed and children.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
- Avoid inhalation of spray mist.
- Use protective clothing, gloves and face protection while handling and spraying.
- Do not contaminate water bodies, ponds or irrigation channels.
- Do not store unused spray solution.
- Do not use during flowering of crops or when bees are actively pollinating.
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.
- Store the product in a separate room or storage area away from food articles. Keep it under lock and key and away from children and unauthorized persons.
Alika Insecticide Expert Advice
“Syngenta Alika is an excellent contact herbicide used to kill insects in various crops. For best results, apply Alika Insecticide when the target pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level.”-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 where mentioned on the product label.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Do not use the product for any purpose other than those mentioned on the label and leaflet.
- Used packages and empty containers should not be reused and should be disposed of safely.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
