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Altacor® insecticide

Sometimes novel solutions are needed - and the the unique mode of action featured by Altacor® insecticide might be just the thing. It effectively controls insect pests in horticulture crops by combining long-lasting residual activity with very low use rates - so it's hard on pests, but easy on you and your wallet, with a low impact on many important beneficial insects. 

Quick Facts

  • Active ingredient from a novel chemical group, with no cross-resistance to other chemistries.
  • Consistent residual activity as an ovicide, ovi-larvicide, and larvacide through to adult stages.
  • Very low use rates.
  • Low impact on many important beneficials

Labels And SDS

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Product Overview

Altacor insecticide brings broad-spectrum, residual control of the pests that matter most in many fruit and nut crops. From ovicide, ovi-larvicide, and larvacide through to adult stages, just a small amount of product can effectively control targeted pests by affecting muscle function. Altacor insecticide's active ingredient has no cross-resistance to other chemistries, and provides consistent residual activity with very low use rates. 

When it comes to resistance management, it's important that foliar applications of Altacor insecticide ARE NOT made less than 60 days following an in-furrow or soil application, or planting of seed or seed pieces treated with any Group 28 insecticide.

Crops

Full crop listing

  • Almonds
  • Pome Fruits
  • Stone Fruit
  • Berries
  • Apple
  • Caneberries
  • Bushberries
  • Cranberries
  • Grapes
  • Tree Nuts
  • Low Growing Berries
  • Pear
  • Blueberry
  • Strawberry

REGISTERED PROVINCES


  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • British Columbia
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec

Product Specifications

Tech Specs

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Chemical Group: Group 28

Packaging: 454 gram jug (includes a convenient measuring guide)

Re-entry Period: 12 hours

Application Information: Apply in minimum 50 gal/ac (450 L/Ha) spray volume. Consult product guide for crop and target-pest specifications. 

DO NOT make a foliar application of Altacor insecticide for a minimum of 60 days following an in-furrow or soil application or planting of seed or seed pieces treated with any Group 28 insecticide.

Application Rate: Rates vary depending on crop and targeted pest(s). Consult product guide for crop and target-pest specifications.

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