Alika by Syngenta is used to control a wide range of insects that damage crops. It controls insects like aphids, jassids, thrips, bollworm, shoot fly, stem borer, leaf hoppers, leaf eating caterpillars, stem fly, semilooper, girdle beetle, fruit borer, tea mosquito bug, and whiteflies.

Alika insecticide contains 12.6% Thiamethoxam + 9.5% Lambda-Cyhalothrin in a microencapsulated (ZC) formulation. This combination controls insects by both contact and systemic mode of action.

The active ingredients in Alika insecticide, thiamethoxam and lambda-cyhalothrin kill pests by contact and systemic action. Thiamethoxam kills pests by disrupting the insect nervous system while lambda-cyhalothrin affects nerve conduction by penetrating insect cuticles.

Alika Syngenta insecticide is recommended to be used for cotton, maize, groundnut, soybean, chilli, tea, and tomato for controlling a wide range of sucking and chewing insects.

Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Alika insecticide to avoid drifting and washing away. Cooler hours of the day, like early morning or late afternoon, are ideal for spraying. It is advised to spray Alika as soon as the insect attack is spotted.

Alika can be mixed with some compatible chemicals. But it is recommended to seek expert advice or follow label claims.

Yes, Alika insecticide can be harmful to beneficial insects if applied incorrectly. Since it is a broad-spectrum insecticide, it may affect pollinators. To reduce the risk of harming beneficial insects, it is advisable to spray during early morning or late afternoon.

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To get the best results, mix a spreader or sticker (adjuvant) with Alika insecticide. The frequency of application depends on the crop and severity of insect damage. The first spray should be done soon after the infestation while the subsequent sprays can be taken after 10-15 days. Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer to get effective coverage.