About Incipio Insecticide
Incipio Insecticide is a Syngenta product. It contains Isocycloseram 18.1% w/w SC (20% w/v SC), It is a broad spectrum, contact insecticide for agricultural use.
Incipio Insecticide is used against leaf folder and stem borer in rice and fall armyworm and stem borer in maize.
Incipio Insecticide Technical Name
Isocycloseram 18.1% w/w SC (20% w/v SC)
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact
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Mode of Action: Isocycloseram belongs to IRAC Group 30. It acts on the insect nervous system as an Rdl GABA gated chloride channel allosteric modulator. This affects normal nerve signal transmission in the target pest and helps control the pest when applied at the recommended dose.
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Time of Application: Economic Threshold Level
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled lepidopteran pests
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Effective Against: Leaf folder, stem borer and fall armyworm.
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Quick Rain Fastness: Do not spray if rain is expected.
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Long Residual Control: Repeat one spray after 10 to 15 days depending on pest pressure.
Incipio Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Rice |
Leaf folder |
40 ml |
200 L |
0.2 ml |
29 days |
Rice |
Stem borer |
120 ml |
200 L |
0.6 ml |
29 days |
Maize |
Fall armyworm and stem borer |
120 ml |
200 L |
0.6 ml |
48 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Incipio Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume. Use a knapsack sprayer or any other suitable sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle or any other suitable nozzle.
Spray Incipio Insecticide when insect pests reach the Economic Threshold Level.
For rice: Preventive application at 15 to 25 DAT & 35 to 45 DAT. Application can be preponed in case there is an adult movement before 15 DAT
For maize: Apply when pest incidence reaches 5 percent plant damage in the field. Repeat one spray after 10 to 15 days depending on pest pressure.
Do not spray during windy weather, during hot hours of the day, when foliage is wet, or when rain is expected.
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.
- Do not use cooking utensils for preparing the spray solution.
- Use a wooden stick for stirring the spray solution.
- Avoid inhalation of spray mist.
- Do not contaminate water bodies, ponds, streams, drainage systems or irrigation channels.
- Do not apply when bees are actively foraging.
- Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours after spraying.
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.
- Keep away from children, unauthorized persons and animals. Do not allow the product to freeze.
Incipio Insecticide Expert Advice
“Syngenta Incipio is an excellent insecticide used to control lepidopteran pests in rice and maize crops. For best results, apply Incipio Insecticide when the pest population reaches the Economic Threshold Level.”- BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Incipio Insecticide belongs to IRAC Group 30.
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Do not use Group 30 insecticides more than one time against a single generation of the target pest.
- Maximum number of applications is two.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
- Re entry period is 24 hours after application.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- The product is toxic to bees. Do not apply where bees are actively foraging.
- The product is very toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate water bodies.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
