Bayer Alanto - Insecticide

Alanto by Bayer is a powerful, broad-spectrum systemic insecticide containing Thiacloprid 21.7% SC, used to control sucking and chewing pests like aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and borers in various crops (cotton, paddy, chilli, apple, etc.). It works by disrupting pests' nervous systems, offering quick knockdown, long residual protection, excellent rain-fastness, and stability against sunlight, making it a reliable choice for farmers for healthier crops and better yields.  

Key Features & Benefits

• Active Ingredient: Thiacloprid 240 SC (21.7% w/w). 

• Pest Control: Effective against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, jassids, stem borers, fruit borers, girdle beetles, and more. 

• Mechanism: Acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, disrupting nerve signals. 

• Crop Versatility: Used in Cotton, Paddy, Chilli, Apple, Tea, Brinjal, Soybean, etc. 

• Environmental Stability: Rainfast and stable in sunlight, ensuring longer persistence. 

• Application: Applied as a foliar spray for uniform coverage. 

• Low Risk: Low acute mammalian toxicity and good plant compatibility. 

How it Works (Mode of Action)

• Nervous System Disruption: Thiacloprid targets the insect's central nervous system, leading to paralysis and death. 

• Systemic & Translaminar: It's absorbed by the plant and moves within, offering systemic protection. 

• Residual Action: Stays on the leaf surface, providing continuous protection. 

Application Details

• Dosage: Varies by crop and pest (e.g., ~50 ml/acre for aphids in cotton, ~200 ml/acre for paddy stem borer).

• Method: Foliar spray, ensuring even coverage.

• Compatibility: Generally compatible with most sticking and spreading agents.