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InsecticideSC

OPTIL

INSECTICIDE

Chlorantraniliprole
200 g/LIRAC 28
Mode of actionIRAC 28

OPTIL is a broad spectrum anthranilic diamide insecticide containing 200 g/L chlorantraniliprole as a suspension concentrate (SC). It functions as a ryanodine receptor antagonist, interfering with normal muscular contraction to cause paralysis and death in chewing insect pests by contact or ingestion. The product controls various caterpillars (Lepidoptera) and beetle larvae (Coleoptera) such as European Corn Borer, Cabbage moth, Colorado beetle, and Codling moth on a range of crops including maize, brassicas, root vegetables, and fruits.

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Key uses(17)

  • Chewing insect pests
  • Caterpillars (Lepidoptera)
  • Beetle larvae (Coleoptera)
  • European Corn Borer
  • Cabbage moth
  • Small white
  • Cabbage leafroller
  • Diamondback moth

Registered in IrelandIreland

Approved uses

Registration, documents and approved uses for this market.

Approved
Registration no.Not published
Pack sizes1L

Label & safety data

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Approved uses

22 crops
CropTargetsPHIBBCH
Apple14d
Beetroot21d
Broccoli1d
Cabbage1d
Carrot21d
Cauliflower1d
Celeriac21d
Forage maize7d73
Grapevine30d
Horseradish21d
Jerusalem artichoke21d
Maize7d73
Parsnip21d
Pear14d
Plum14d
Potato14d
Radish21d
Root parsley21d
Salsify21d
Swede21d
Sweet corn7d73
Turnip21d

Resistance management

Mode-of-action group, classified by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee. Rotate products across different groups to slow resistance build-up.

Chlorantraniliprole

28IRAC

Group 28

To manage resistance, avoid consecutive applications of insecticides from the same IRAC group. Alternate with products of a different mode of action within a programme.