Key insecticides and mode of action
Syngenta provides targeted and combination insecticidal chemistries for chewing and sucking pests.
- Ampligo (Chlorantraniliprole 9.3% + Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.6% ZC): Dual-action knockdown and residual control for caterpillars and borers in cotton, pulses, and maize.
- Actara (Thiamethoxam 25% WG): Second-generation neonicotinoid systemic insecticide for sucking pests in cotton, paddy, and vegetables.
- Chess (Pymetrozine 50% WG): Specialized feeding-inhibitor insecticide targeting brown plant hoppers in rice and aphids in vegetables.
- Virtako (Chlorantraniliprole 0.5% + Thiamethoxam 1% GR): Soil-applied granular insecticide controlling stem borers and leaf folders in paddy and sugarcane.
- Pegasus (Diafenthiuron 50% WP): Acaricide and insecticide targeting mites, whiteflies, and diamondback moths.
Leading fungicides and disease management
Modern systemic and protective fungicides manage devastating fungal outbreaks.
- Amistar / Amistar Top (Azoxystrobin + Difenoconazole): Broad-spectrum strobilurin plus triazole controlling sheath blight, blast, and powdery mildew.
- Ridomil Gold (Metalaxyl-M 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP): Frontline fungicide controlling late blight in potato/tomato and downy mildew in grapes.
- Score (Difenoconazole 25% EC): Systemic triazole providing curative and preventive action against scab, anthracnose, and leaf spots.
- Custodia (Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% SC): Combination fungicide managing sheath blight, powdery mildew, and fruit rot.
- Cruiser (Thiamethoxam 70% WS): High-load systemic seed treatment protecting young seedlings from soil and early sucking pests.
Herbicides and hybrid seed portfolio
Integrated solutions include selective weed control and research-bred hybrid seeds.
- Rifit (Pretilachlor 50% EC): Selective pre-emergence herbicide controlling grasses and sedges in transplanted rice.
- Dual Gold (S-Metolachlor 960 g/L EC): Pre-emergence herbicide managing annual grasses in soybean, maize, and cotton.
- NK Hybrid Seeds: Commercial hybrid corn (NK 6240, NK 7328) bred for high test weight and drought tolerance.
- Vegetable Hybrids: Commercial seeds for tomato (Himsona, Abhinav), hot pepper, and cauliflower.
- Always verify genuine holographic packaging seals and buy from licensed input dealers with GST invoices.
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Common questions
What are the most popular Syngenta insecticides in Indian paddy cultivation?
Chess (Pymetrozine) for brown plant hopper, Ampligo for stem borers and leaf folders, and Virtako granular are among the most popular.
What is the difference between Amistar and Ridomil Gold?
Amistar contains Azoxystrobin targeting powdery mildews, blights, and rusts, while Ridomil Gold contains Metalaxyl-M specifically targeting oomycete pathogens like late blight and downy mildew.
How can a farmer verify authentic Syngenta product packaging?
Check for the CIBRC registration number, intact holographic security seals, verified packaging QR codes, and purchase only from authorized licensed input dealers.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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