Alanto Insecticide by Bayer (Thiacloprid 21.7% SC) | Systemic Pest Control

About Alanto Insecticide

Alanto Insecticide is a Bayer product containing Thiacloprid 21.70% SC. It has a contact, stomach, systemic and translaminar activity. It is used on insect pests that damage crops by sucking sap or feeding plant parts.

Alanto Insecticide can be used in recommended crops such as cotton, paddy, chilli, tea, brinjal, soybean and apple. It is used against pests like whitefly, rice stem borer, thrips, shoot and fruit borer, girdle beetle, tea mosquito bug, aphids and jassids.

Alanto Insecticide Technical Name

Thiacloprid 21.70% SC

Product Specifications

• Mode of Entry: Contact, stomach, systemic and translaminar action
• Mode of Action: Thiacloprid works on the insect central nervous system by disturbing normal nerve signal transmission. It acts on specific nerve receptors, which leads to over excitation of nerve cells. This causes disorder in the insect nervous system and finally results in pest death.
• Time of Application: At pest appearance

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad pest coverage: Alanto Insecticide controls sucking pests and chewing insects.
• Leaf surface stability: Alanto remains on the leaf surface for a considerable time due to relative stability to rainwater and sunlight, allowing continued penetration of the active ingredient into the leaf.
• Plant compatibility: It has excellent plant compatibility and a favourable eco toxicological profile.

Alanto Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops

• Method of Application

Foliar Spray: Apply Alanto Insecticide as a uniform foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. Use a knapsack, battery or power sprayer with proper nozzle selection to ensure good crop coverage.

• Best Time to Spray

Apply Alanto Insecticide as per the crop and target pest recommendation and avoid spraying during windy conditions.

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

• For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Alanto Insecticide with other products.

Safety Precautions

• Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
• Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
• Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
• Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
• Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
• In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Alanto Insecticide Expert Advice

“Bayer Alanto is an excellent insecticide used to control sucking pests and chewing insects in various crops. Alanto is recommended for farmers who is looking for a systemic insecticide for sucking pests.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

• Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
• Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
• Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
• Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
• Use only on the crops and pests listed in the recommendation.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.