Tracer

Tracer is a naturally derived crop protection product which uses naturally occurring soil organisms in the process of manufacture. It’s active ingredient spinosad is the first in a new group of chemistry called the ‘ Naturalytes ‘ The unique aspect though of this new chemistry is that it is as effective as synthetic type insecticides. The impact on mortality is as good and on certain pests (e.g . thrips) better, than existing control options.

Tracer’s primary mode of action is by ingestion. When feeding on leaf area protected by Tracer the susceptible pest will be neutralized. With a typical residuality of 7-10 days this provides a valuable period of protection from incoming pest invasions, Tracer will also have some direct knockdown activity, similar to that of a pyrethroid when coming into direct contact with the target pest. The other major key benefit of Tracer is its selectivity, it has minimal impact on beneficial insects thereby encouraging a greater role for natural predation. Although bonding strongly to leaf tissue, Tracer is not systemic therefore for maximum efficacy it is vital to ensure good spray coverage and penetration into areas where the target pests are feeding. Tracer has a very favourable profile with regards to residues, the environment and operator exposure.

Effective on:

Caterpillar pests in Top Fruit and Field Brassicas.

Compatibility:

Contact your consultant for advice on tankmix compatibilities.

Resistance:

To reduce the possibility of the development of resistance: Total reliance on one pesticide will hasten the development of resistance: Spinosad has a different mode of action from other insecticides and is most effective when applied in planned programmes with other insecticides with different modes of action.
Avoid use of the same active ingredient or mode of action on consecutive generations of insects. However, multiple applications to reduce a single generation are acceptable. If uncertain of the generation cycle, no more than two consecutive applications (two for protected crops) should be used nor should there be continuous use for more than 30 days. Do not use TRACER on consecutive generations for insects which show a high risk of resistance such as thrip species.
Do not use reduced label rates when applied alone or in tank mixtures.

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