Sulfoxaflor

Sulfoxaflor is an innovative active ingredient belonging to the sulfoximine chemical class. It serves as a highly potent insecticide designed to manage a wide range of sap-sucking insect pests that cause significant economic damage to various agricultural crops worldwide.

The mode of action involves targeting the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) within the insect's nervous system. By binding to a unique site, it remains effective against insect populations that have already developed resistance to conventional insecticides, such as neonicotinoids or pyrethroids.

This active ingredient is labeled for use on a broad variety of crops, including cereals, vegetables in open fields and greenhouses, fruit orchards, and grapevines. Its primary targets include aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and plant hoppers, many of which are known vectors for plant viruses.

Sulfoxaflor is characterized by its excellent systemic and translaminar activity. Once applied, the compound is rapidly absorbed into plant tissues, providing thorough coverage and protection of both treated leaves and newly developed growth, ensuring long-lasting defense against pest outbreaks.

Safety precautions are vital, as the substance is highly toxic to pollinators like bees. Growers must strictly adhere to label instructions, avoiding application during blooming periods and ensuring that spray drift is managed to protect non-target beneficial insect populations in the vicinity.

• Superior knockdown effect.
• Controls resistant pest strains.
• Excellent systemic mobility.
• Stable performance under variable environmental conditions.