Calypso 480 SC
Insecticides, Acaricides
Schirm GmbHUser rating
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A powerful systemic insecticide designed for superior pest control in orchards and potato cultivation.
Description
Advanced Systemic Protection for Modern Agriculture
"Calypso 480 SC" is widely recognized as a premium solution for farmers seeking to maintain high-yield performance in apple orchards and potato fields. As a neonicotinoid-based insecticide containing thiacloprid, it represents a standard for controlling pests that have developed resistance to traditional organophosphate compounds. Its systemic mode of action ensures that the active ingredient moves throughout the entire plant, providing residual protection that is unaffected by weather wash-off or new growth.
Targeted Efficacy
The product is specifically formulated to combat the most devastating pests in commercial horticulture and vegetable production, including:
- Potato crops: Reliable control of the Colorado potato beetle.
- Apple orchards: Effective management of apple blossom weevils, aphids, leaf rollers, and codling moths.
By effectively targeting these threats, "Calypso 480 SC" helps prevent economic damage and maintains the aesthetic and commercial quality of the harvest.
Technical Standards and Application
Produced across high-standard European facilities in Germany, France, and the UK, this suspension concentrate is designed for ease of use and long-term stability. To ensure maximum efficiency and regulatory compliance, users should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Application: Spraying during the vegetative growth phase.
- Frequency: Limit use to a maximum of two applications per season.
- Safety Buffer: Observe the pre-harvest interval of 20–30 days to ensure produce safety.
- Handling: As a Class 3 hazard product, standard safety precautions are required.
Choosing "Calypso 480 SC" means opting for a trusted, science-backed approach to pest management. Its selective nature makes it a valuable component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs, helping to safeguard crops while respecting the balance of the agro-ecosystem.
Composition
Active ingredients
- Thiacloprid инсектицид Неоникотиноиды
Application
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| Danger Class | 2 |
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Type of Action
Type of Action
Insecticides are divided into contact, systemic, stomach, and fumigants based on their mode of entry into the organism. Contact insecticides affect insects upon contact with any part of their body, penetrating into their organism through the integument. They are used against pest... |
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Method of Application
Method of Application
Seed treatment — treatment of seeds before sowing. Soil treatment — application of pesticides to soil, for example, in greenhouses. Seed treatment — a preparation used for pre-sowing treatment of seeds of various crops to protect seedlings from plant diseases and pests. In some c... |
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Maximum number of treatments
Maximum number of treatments
Maximum recommended number of treatments per vegetation period. |
2 |
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Last Processing Date, Days
Last Processing Date, Days
Number of days from processing to harvest cleanup |
20-30 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Insecticides, Acaricides |
| Manufacturer | Schirm GmbH |
| Manufacturer | BAYER |
| Manufacturer | Imperial Chemical Logistics |
| Manufacturer | Exwold Technologies Ltd |
| Applicant | СБМ Девелопман САС, Франція |
| Country | Germany |
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