VERTENTO^®

Q: What is VERTENTO® and how does it work?

VERTENTO® is a Group 30 insecticide powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology.Pests are affected by contact or ingestion. It disrupts nerve-to-muscle communication, which stops the insect feeding within hours of the application, resulting in the insect dropping from the plant within hours to days.Use only on crops and pests listed on the Australian VERTENTO® label.

Q: Which crops and pests are on the Australian VERTENTO® label?

Registered tree crops include almond, citrus, macadamia, avocado, mango, and papaya.CropsPestsAlmond Carpophilus beetleAvocadoFruit spotting bug Banana spotting bugCitrusFuller’s rose weevilKelly’s citrus thripsLight brown apple mothMacadamiaMacadamia seed weevil Fruit spotting bugMangoFruit spotting bug Banana spotting bugPapayaBanana spotting bug

Q: When should I spray VERTENTO® insecticide and how often?

Apply when monitoring shows local thresholds are reached, following crop-specific directions. Observe minimum intervals, typically 14 days between applications, except almonds where a second spray no sooner than 7 days after the first application is allowed if pressure continues. Do not exceed per-season limits. Refer to the current Australian VERTENTO® label.

Q: What are the withholding periods (WHP) for VERTENTO® in Australia?

WHP varies by crop.CropWHPAlmond 14 daysAvocado3 daysCitrus14 daysMacadamia14 daysMango3 daysPapaya7 daysRefer to the current Australian VERTENTO® label. For crops that are being exported, please contact your export organisation or Syngenta Australia for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using VERTENTO® insecticide.

Q: Are there any mixing or adjuvant requirements when using VERTENTO®?

VERTENTO® insecticide is a Suspension Concentrate (SC) formulation. Shake the container well before using. Always add a suitable non-ionic adjuvant as directed, such as AGRAL® spray adjuvant. For Kelly’s citrus thrips, apply VERTENTO® with a non-ionic spray adjuvant such as AGRAL® Spray Adjuvant at 10 mL per 100 L of spray mixture or a petroleum oil such as Vicol* Summer Oil (825 g/L petroleum oil) at 500 mL per 100 L of spray mixture. You should always maintain agitation while mixing and spraying.Refer to the Australian VERTENTO® label.

Q: How does VERTENTO® help with resistance management?

VERTENTO® supports resistance management by introducing a novel IRAC Group 30 mode of action insecticide, for rotation away from commonly used chemistries. By including VERTENTO® in a spray program you are adding in a different mode of action to your current insect management program, reducing selection pressure and help maintain efficacy of all chemistry groups.

Q: How can I start using VERTENTO®?

Contact your local Syngenta representative, who can help you get started.

Puts you in control of managing insect pests in tree crops

Powered by PLINAZOLIN^® technology, with a novel mode of action (Group 30), VERTENTO^® insecticide is the new, highly efficacious way to manage challenging key insect pests in Australian tree crops.

Key Benefits of VERTENTO^® insecticide

VERTENTO^® is a novel Group 30 mode of action insecticide, helping growers manage insecticide resistance in tree crops
With a low use rate and application flexibility, VERTENTO^® insecticide is an essential management option to control multiple key pests in various tree crops
Having contact and ingestion activity, VERTENTO^® stops feeding within hours of application
As an optimised formulation, VERTENTO^® has excellent sunlight stability and rain-fast properties, providing valuable protection

VERTENTO^®

INSECTICIDE

Composition:
400 g/L Isocycloseram

Activity Group:
Group 30 Insecticide

Formulation:
Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Pack Sizes:
1L / 5L

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VERTENTO® insecticide for better citrus crops - close-up of healthy citrus fruit on tree

Better crops

VERTENTO^® protects yield and grade with rapid results and long residual action. Control multiple key pests across a variety of tree crops.

VERTENTO® insecticide for better almond crops - close-up of healthy almond nuts

Better chemistry

VERTENTO^® is a novel Group 30 mode of action insecticide, helping growers manage resistance. Contact and ingestion activity means feeding stops within hours.

Better practices

VERTENTO^® is optimised for compatibility and rainfastness, and helps you stay on schedule. VERTENTO^® is a strong rotational partner for high‑pressure programs.

Why should growers use VERTENTO^® insecticide?

Scott Mathew

Product Lead: Viticulture and Fruit, Syngenta Australia

Some of the insecticides you’re likely using have been used time and again, season after season. VERTENTO^® insecticide is an entirely new product for Australian tree crops, with a new mode of action.

VERTENTO^® rapidly paralyses pests, preventing crop damage within hours of application. It has excellent sunlight stability and rain-fast properties, providing valuable protection for growers of almonds, avocados, citrus, macadamias, mangoes and papaya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERTENTO® and how does it work?

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Which crops and pests are on the Australian VERTENTO® label?

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When should I spray VERTENTO® insecticide and how often?

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What are the withholding periods (WHP) for VERTENTO® in Australia?

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Are there any mixing or adjuvant requirements when using VERTENTO®?

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VERTENTO^® insecticide is a Suspension Concentrate (SC) formulation. Shake the container well before using. Always add a suitable non-ionic adjuvant as directed, such as AGRAL^® spray adjuvant. For Kelly’s citrus thrips, apply VERTENTO^® with a non-ionic spray adjuvant such as AGRAL^® Spray Adjuvant at 10 mL per 100 L of spray mixture or a petroleum oil such as Vicol* Summer Oil (825 g/L petroleum oil) at 500 mL per 100 L of spray mixture. You should always maintain agitation while mixing and spraying.

Refer to the Australian VERTENTO^® label.

How does VERTENTO® help with resistance management?

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How can I start using VERTENTO®?

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V ERTENTO^® Insecticide Technical Specifications

VERTENTO^® is a Group 30 insecticide powered by PLINAZOLIN^® technology, registered for use in almonds, avocados, citrus, macadamias, mangoes and papayas. It contains 400 g/L isocycloseram with both contact and ingestion activity that stops insect pests feeding within hours of application.

Specification	Details
Active Constituents	Isocycloseram 400 g/L (PLINAZOLIN^® technology)
Insecticide Group	Group 30 (novel mode of action)
Registered Crops	Almond Avocado Citrus Macadamia Mango Papaya
Target Insect Pests	Almond: Carpophilus beetle Avocado: Banana spotting bug Fruit spotting bug Citrus: Fuller’s rose weevil Kelly’s citrus thrips Light brown apple moth Macadamia: Fruit spotting bug Macadamia seed weevil Mango: Banana spotting bug Fruit spotting bug Papaya: Banana spotting bug (suppression only)
Application Rate	Almond, Avocado, Citrus, Macadamia and Mango: 5 mL/100 L (dilute), up to 2.5× concentrate Maximum per application: 200 mL/ha (Citrus); 150 mL/ha (Almond, Avocado, Macadamia and Mango) Papaya: 75 mL/ha. Concentrate spraying is not recommended for this use pattern.
Applications Per Season	Maximum 2 (Citrus) or 3 (all other registered crops). For Almond, do not exceed 2 spray applications from hull split until harvest.
Adjuvant	Required: add a non-ionic adjuvant such as AGRAL^® at 10 mL/100 L spray mixture. For Kelly’s citrus thrips, either AGRAL^® at 10 mL/100 L spray mixture or a petroleum oil such as Vicol* Summer Oil at 500 mL/100 L spray mixture can be used. Refer to the petroleum oil label for restraints and critical comments for safe use in citrus.
Formulation	Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Withholding Period	Harvest: 3 days (Avocado, Mango), 7 days (Papaya), 14 days (Almond, Citrus, Macadamia)

Always read the label before use. For full directions and registered use patterns, refer to the VERTENTO^® product label or contact your local Syngenta representative.

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Key Benefits of VERTENTO^® insecticide