Active Ingredients and Synergistic Chemistry
Ampilo combines chlorantraniliprole (an anthranilic diamide) with lambda-cyhalothrin (a synthetic pyrethroid).
Chlorantraniliprole activates insect ryanodine receptors, depleting internal calcium reserves and paralyzing muscle cells, while lambda-cyhalothrin disrupts axonal sodium channels for immediate knockdown on contact.
- Chlorantraniliprole (9.3%): Ryanodine receptor modulator (IRAC Group 28) with extended systemic residual action
- Lambda-Cyhalothrin (4.6%): Fast-acting synthetic pyrethroid (IRAC Group 3A) providing immediate contact knockdown
- ZC Formulation: Combines suspension concentrate (SC) and capsule suspension (CS) technologies for superior rainfastness
Target Crops and Severe Pest Complexes
Ampilo is registered across broad-acre field crops and horticultural plantations where multiple pest species attack simultaneously.
In maize, it is a primary treatment against invasive fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), while in cotton it manages bollworms and sucking pests.
- Maize: Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and stem borer control
- Cotton: American bollworm, spotted bollworm, and foliar jassid complexes
- Pigeon Pea (Tur) and Pulses: Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) and pod fly
- Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal): Fruit borer and shoot borer suppression
Application Technique and Pollinator Protection
Ensure thorough spray coverage over apical whorls and flower buds where young larvae feed and develop.
Because lambda-cyhalothrin can impact beneficial insects, avoid spraying during active honeybee foraging hours and maintain spray buffers near water bodies.
- Application Volume: Use 150 to 200 liters of water per acre with hollow-cone nozzles
- Whorl Application in Maize: Direct spray nozzle straight into central plant whorls for armyworm control
- Pre-Harvest Interval: Check official CIBRC label directions for mandatory crop harvest intervals
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Common questions
What is the technical composition of Ampilo (Ampligo)?
It contains chlorantraniliprole 9.3% plus lambda-cyhalothrin 4.6% in a microencapsulated ZC formulation.
Is Ampilo effective against fall armyworm in maize?
Yes, it is highly effective against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) due to its dual muscle-paralyzing and contact knockdown action.
What does ZC formulation mean?
A ZC formulation is a stable aqueous blend of capsule suspension (CS) and suspension concentrate (SC), providing rapid action and UV-protected residual control.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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