Active Ingredient and Mode of Action
Lanevo contains tetraniliprole, an advanced anthranilic diamide belonging to IRAC Group 28.
It acts by binding to insect ryanodine receptors, triggering uncontrolled release and depletion of internal calcium stores within muscle cells, causing immediate muscle contraction, paralysis, and death.
- Active Molecule: Tetraniliprole 18.18% w/w SC (Suspension Concentrate)
- Ryanodine Receptor Activator: Overstimulates muscle calcium channels, inducing irreversible paralysis
- Immediate Feeding Cessation: Target caterpillars stop feeding within minutes of ingestion, halting crop defoliation immediately
- Translaminar & Systemic: Absorbed into leaf cuticles and translocated through plant xylem to protect newly emerging foliage
Target Crops and Destructive Pest Complex
Lanevo is registered for high-value cereals, cash crops, and horticulture facing destructive lepidopteran pest outbreaks.
In maize, it is a leading standard for managing invasive fall armyworm lodged deep inside central vegetative whorls.
- Maize: Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and stem borer (Chilo partellus)
- Cotton: American bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), spotted bollworm, and pink bollworm
- Chilli and Vegetables: Fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), and diamondback moth
- Pulses: Gram pod borer and spotted pod borer in chickpea and pigeon pea
Application Guidelines and Resistance Stewardship
For optimal fall armyworm control in maize, direct the spray nozzle straight into the central plant whorl where young larvae feed.
To prevent pest resistance, rotate tetraniliprole with alternative modes of action such as spinosyns or oxadiazines.
- Application Timing: Spray at first detection of pinhole leaf feeding or egg masses (1st to 2nd instar larvae)
- Whorl Application: Use hollow cone nozzles directed into the center of each maize whorl with 150 to 200 liters of water per acre
- Safety Profile: Favorable environmental profile with low toxicity to beneficial predatory spiders and honeybees when dry
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Bayer Lanevo?
Lanevo contains tetraniliprole 18.18% w/w SC, an anthranilic diamide ryanodine receptor activator.
Is Lanevo effective against fall armyworm in maize?
Yes, Lanevo is highly effective against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), causing rapid muscle paralysis and feeding cessation.
How fast does Lanevo stop insect damage?
Insects stop feeding within 15 to 30 minutes of ingesting treated tissue, preventing economic crop injury immediately.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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