Bidirectional Phloem and Xylem Systemic Mobility
Movento features Spirotetramat, belonging to the tetramic acid derivative chemical class (ketoenols / IRAC Group 23).
Unlike ordinary systemic insecticides that only travel upward in xylem, Movento moves bidirectionally: upward via xylem and downward via phloem.
This ambimobile movement transports the active molecule into new shoot flushes, inner heart leaves, and underground root zones, protecting areas unreachable by spray contact.
- Formulation: 15.31 percent Oil Dispersion (OD)
- Two-way ambimobile translocation: Moves upward to expanding shoots and downward to roots via phloem sap
- Lipid synthesis inhibition: Inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), preventing juvenile insects from molting and adult females from reproducing
Target Pests and Approved Horticultural Applications
Movento OD is registered across citrus, grapes, pomegranate, tomato, and commercial vegetables.
It is especially valued for controlling concealed sucking pests that shelter inside dense canopies or beneath protective waxy coverings.
- Citrus: Controls citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri), mealybugs, and scale insects
- Grapes: Suppresses mealybugs (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) feeding inside bark crevices and fruit bunches
- Vegetables: Manages whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, reducing viral transmission risks
Application Practices, Adjuvant Integration, and Safety
Shake the bottle well before use and apply when target crops are actively transpiring to facilitate phloem vascular translocation.
Movento acts primarily on juvenile larval stages and curtails female oviposition; while knockdown of adults is gradual, long-term colony suppression is complete.
Observe label pre-harvest intervals before picking commercial horticultural produce.
- Active translocation: Apply when plants are actively growing with good soil moisture for optimal sap movement
- Gradual knockdown: Juvenile stages die during molting while adult fertility is curtailed, leading to total population collapse
- Safety apparel: Wear protective rubber gloves, mask, and safety goggles during handling
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Common questions
What makes Bayer Movento OD unique among systemic insecticides?
Movento moves bidirectionally through both xylem (upward) and phloem (downward), protecting hidden shoots, cluster interiors, and roots.
What is the active chemical in Movento OD?
Movento OD contains Spirotetramat 15.31% OD, a lipid biosynthesis inhibitor.
Does Movento control mealybugs in grapes and citrus?
Yes, its downward phloem movement allows it to eliminate mealybugs hiding deep inside grape bark crevices and citrus branches.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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