With a unique mode of action (Group 9B) CHESS® provides a solution where insecticide resistance is an issue. CHESS®stops insect pests feeding within an hour of application, protecting your crop and ensuring a stop to virus transmission. With excellent xylem mobility, CHESS® remains active for up to two weeks.
CHESS® Key Benefits
- Excellent efficacy against aphids and whiteflies
- Stops feeding damage with an hour of application, insect pests may remain on the plant for 5-7 days but will not cause further damage
- Unique mode of action, Group 9B
- Translaminar and locally systemic, excellent xylem mobility
- Good residual activity for up to two weeks
- Good fit for IPM programs
CHESS® Technical Specifications
CHESS® is a selective insecticide registered for the control of aphids and suppression of whitefly across a broad range of vegetable, cotton, tree nut, stonefruit and ornamental crops, using pymetrozine 500 g/kg - a Group 9B feeding blocker that halts pest feeding on contact rather than relying on knockdown, stopping damage while treated insects stop feeding.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Active Constituent | Pymetrozine 500g/kg |
| Insecticide Group | Group 9B insecticide |
| Formulation | Water-dispersible granule (WG) |
| Registered Crops and Target Pests | Crop and pest specific. Refer to the product label for the registered crops and pests. |
| Application Rate | Crop and pest specific. Refer to the product label for each registered use. |
| Application Method | Crop and pest specific. Refer to the product label for each registered use. |
| Mode of Action | Provides an anti-feeding effect rather than immediate knockdown. Treated aphids and whiteflies stop feeding and causing further plant damage, although they may remain alive for a short period after application. |
| Maximum Applications | Maximum two applications per crop. Do not make consecutive applications of CHESS® or other Group 9B insecticides within or between seasons. |
| Withholding Period | Crop specific. Refer to the product label. |
Always read the label before use. For full directions and registered use patterns, refer to the CHESS® product label or contact your local Syngenta representative.
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