Belt 480SC

Innovative Mode of Action: Flubendiamide

The core of Belth 480 SC efficiency is the active ingredient flubendiamide (480 g/L). Unlike classic neurotoxins, this compound belongs to the diamide chemical class. Its key technical advantage lies in the activation of ryanodine receptors within the insect's cells. Upon contact or ingestion, the product triggers an uncontrolled release of calcium ions from internal stores into the muscles. The result is immediate paralysis and cessation of feeding within minutes, making it indispensable for protecting vegetable and fruit crops against Lepidoptera.

Technical Specifications and Application

The product is formulated as a suspension concentrate (SC), ensuring high stability of the spray solution and excellent leaf surface coverage. From an agrotechnical perspective, adherence to regulations is crucial: the application rate is 0.1–0.15 L/ha during the vegetation period. The contact-stomach mode of action allows the product to effectively control even older-instar larvae, against which pyrethroids are often ineffective.

• Resistance Management: The lack of cross-resistance makes it an ideal component for anti-resistance integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
• Flexibility: Up to 2 applications per season are permitted, with a pre-harvest interval ranging from 14 to 30 days, allowing for optimized harvest planning.
• Spectrum: Reliably curbs outbreaks of the beet webworm, various noctuid moth species (including the cotton bollworm), and the European grapevine moth.

Due to its high photostability and resistance to wash-off by rain, Belth 480 SC delivers predictable results even under challenging weather conditions. The supply chain, involving expertise from Bayer, Arista LifeScience, and other partners, ensures strict compliance with high formulation standards, which is critical for the uniform distribution of the active ingredient across the crop surface.