Dual Active Chemistry and ZC Formulation Technology
Alika blends Thiamethoxam (a systemic neonicotinoid) with Lambda-Cyhalothrin (a synthetic pyrethroid).
The advanced ZC formulation suspends micro-encapsulated pyrethroid capsules alongside dissolved neonicotinoid molecules in a water-based suspension.
Upon spraying, Thiamethoxam is absorbed systemically through plant foliage, while Lambda-Cyhalothrin capsules adhere to leaf waxes and provide extended contact knockdown.
- Thiamethoxam (12.6%): Systemic nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulator with fast xylem movement
- Lambda-Cyhalothrin (9.5%): Sodium channel modulator providing rapid paralytic contact knockdown
- ZC technology: Micro-encapsulation lowers dermal toxicity and extends residual field persistence
Target Pests and Approved Crop Uses
Alika is registered for controlling complex multi-pest infestations across cotton, tea, maize, and vegetables.
It delivers simultaneous suppression of foliar caterpillars, fruit borers, and destructive sap-sucking insects.
- Cotton: Controls jassids, aphids, thrips, and bollworm complexes
- Maize: Suppresses devastating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and stem borers
- Vegetables and tea: Manages fruit borers, whiteflies, and tea mosquito bug
Application Practices, Timing, and Safety
Shake the container well before use and mix with clean water in the sprayer tank.
Spray during morning or evening hours with high-volume knapsack sprayers, avoiding crop bloom periods to protect foraging bees.
- Application timing: Initiate spraying at the early sign of pest infestation or economic threshold exceedance
- Pollinator safety: Avoid application during active honeybee foraging periods on flowering crops
- Personal protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and eye goggles during preparation
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Common questions
What is the technical chemical composition of Syngenta Alika?
Alika contains Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda-Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC in a micro-encapsulated mixed suspension formulation.
Does Alika control Fall Armyworm in maize?
Yes, Alika is registered and widely recommended for controlling Fall Armyworm larvae in maize crops.
What is the advantage of the ZC formulation in Alika?
The ZC micro-encapsulation provides prolonged residual pest control on leaf surfaces while reducing skin irritation for operators.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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