GRINGO

Double-Action Pest Protection for Winter Wheat

When winter wheat crops face pest pressure, efficiency is the only metric that matters. Gringo, an insecticide produced by the German company Stefes, acts as a rapid-response tool that blends the advantages of contact and systemic efficacy. Unlike monovalent products that target either the surface or the vascular system, Gringo covers both fronts.

The Power of Imidacloprid and Lambda-Cyhalothrin

The product's performance relies on the synergy of two distinct chemical classes. Imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid) ensures long-lasting systemic protection by translocating within the plant to safeguard new growth. Lambda-cyhalothrin (a pyrethroid) provides the critical “knockdown” effect, neutralizing insects immediately upon contact.

• Target Spectrum: Reliably controls sunn pest, cereal leaf beetle, aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, and flea beetles.
• Reliability: The suspension concentrate ensures a stable tank mix and uniform coverage across the leaf surface.
• Economic Efficiency: A dosage rate of 0.5–1.0 L/ha with a single allowed application minimizes costs per hectare without sacrificing protection quality.

Operational Guidelines

When applying Gringo, it is essential to observe the 30-day pre-harvest interval. As a Class 3 hazard pesticide, standard safety precautions must be followed. The product is most effective when applied as a foliar spray during active vegetation, particularly when pests begin to colonize the crop.

Gringo is the ideal choice for farms aiming for high-quality grain yields where preventing damage from sucking and chewing pests is non-negotiable. It represents the reliability of German chemical engineering in the field, designed for growers who require a decisive outcome in a single pass.