KONATSU INSECTICIDE

Technical Name- Spinetoram 11.7% SC

Mode of Action-

1. Konatsu has a unique site of action.
2. It disrupts neural activity in insects by binding with the site of action.
3. It belongs to IRAC: Group 5 classified as 'nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric activators

Features and USP-

1. Konatsu contains 'Spinetoram 11.7% SC' as an active ingredient.
2. It is derived from the fermentation of Saccharopolyspora spinosa (a common soil bacterium) and is then synthetically modified to improve its stability and activity in the field.
3. It is a member of the spinosyn class of insect management tools which are naturalytes in origin.

Benefit :

1. Konatsu provides long-lasting, broad-spectrum control of insect pests in a variety of crops.
2. Konatsu provides faster kill of insects.
3. It works by ingestion (stomach poison) as well as contact activity.
4. Konatsu penetrates leaves (translaminar) to provide control of thrips and leaf miners.