Given the annual challenges posed by insect pressure and the increasing restrictions on insecticide availability, Vantacor® plays a vital role in sustainable agriculture.
Registered for use on a variety of pulses such as chickpeas, which are particularly vulnerable to significant damage from caterpillar pests. Vantacor® features a novel mode of action that provides highly effective control, specifically targeting Helicoverpa punctigera and Helicoverpa armigera. Notably, Vantacor® also serves as an essential tool for managing insecticide-resistant populations of Helicoverpa armigera.
Agronomists in Northern growing regions depend on Vantacor® to effectively control these pests, making it a foundational component of successful crop protection programs for chickpeas, faba beans, soybeans and mung beans. An additional benefit of Vantacor® is its compatibility with beneficial insects, enhancing integrated pest management strategies without compromising ecological balance.
Key advantages of Vantacor®:
- Extended residual effectiveness (crop-dependent)
- Superior rainfastness
- Excellent tank mix compatibility
- Compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) practices
- Highly effective pest control
While Vantacor® is most effective against early instar stages, it also delivers reliable control of larger caterpillars. Optimal results are achieved by utilising well-calibrated spray equipment, applying appropriate water volumes for crop size and canopy density, and ensuring medium spray quality during application.
To optimise its effectiveness in pulse crops, growers should engage in regular monitoring, adhere to industry economic thresholds and time applications to coincide with the susceptible stages of target pests.
Always refer to industry insecticide resistant management strategies when using Vantacor®.
