Presto

Dual Action against Pests: The Power of «Presto»

In the modern crop protection market, managing pest resistance is a top priority. The insecticide «Presto», manufactured by Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co., Ltd. (applicant Defenda), addresses this challenge by combining two potent active ingredients: clothianidin and lambda-cyhalothrin. This blend of a neonicotinoid and a pyrethroid provides both systemic and contact action, ensuring protection even for parts of the plant not directly hit by the spray.

Scope of Application and Efficacy

The product is designed to combat a wide range of insects, including the Colorado potato beetle, the sunn pest, aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, and cereal leaf beetles. Its key advantage is versatility, making it effective for sunflower, potato, and winter wheat crops.

• Systemic action: Clothianidin penetrates plant tissues, providing a long-lasting protective period.
• Contact action: Lambda-cyhalothrin delivers an immediate «knockdown effect», eliminating pests shortly after application.

The suspension concentrate formulation is easy to mix into a working solution. Application rates range from 0.2 to 0.5 L/ha, depending on pest pressure and crop type. Farmers value «Presto» for the flexibility of allowing up to two applications per season, with a harvest interval of 20–30 days, making it a reliable tool in integrated pest management programs.

Operational Recommendations

Given its Hazard Class 2 rating, applications must strictly follow safety regulations, using appropriate personal protective equipment. Foliar spraying during the growing season is the primary method of use, ensuring optimal coverage of target areas. Choosing this insecticide is a strategic investment in securing the yield potential of your main agricultural crops.