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CHESS® insecticide selectively manages aphids and whiteflies in a wide range of crops

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® Highlights


  • 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
Syngenta Technical Manager, Rob Vitelli, in the field

29.10.2024Vegetables

Strategic resistance management moves with CHESS® insecticide

Syngenta Technical Manager Rob Vitelli explains why CHESS® insecticide is robust and versatile choice in an environment where growers increasingly need as many rotation options as possible.
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18.01.2024Potatoes

Making potato crop monitoring and targeted sprays a part of your integrated pest management program

Insect pests like aphids and jassids can severely reduce both the yield and quality of potato crops. Green peach aphid and potato aphid directly damage crops by sucking sap and in large numbers can reduce plant growth.

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