Tracer Insecticide
🐛 Tracer Insecticide – Advanced Biological Control for Caterpillars & Thrips
Tracer Insecticide is a biologically derived insecticide containing Spinosad 44.03% SC. It is produced by the fermentation of the actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa, placing it in a unique class of compounds called the naturalyte class.
This innovative product delivers fast-acting, broad-spectrum control of caterpillars and thrips, while remaining safe for beneficial insects. Tracer is especially effective against resistant Helicoverpa in cotton and red gram.
🔬 Technical Details
| Technical Name | Spinosad 44.03% SC |
|---|---|
| Mode of Entry | Contact and Ingestion |
| Mode of Action | Spinosad excites the insect nervous system by activating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, causing muscle contractions, tremors, paralysis, and death. Its action is novel and highly effective. |
✅ Key Features & Benefits
- Fast knockdown of caterpillars within 2 days of application
- Highly effective on Lepidopteran and Dipteran insects
- Prolonged residual activity for lasting pest protection
- Effective against resistant Helicoverpa and thrips
- Combines biological safety with the speed of synthetic chemicals
- Safe for beneficial insects and has a favorable environmental profile
🌱 Recommended Crops & Usage
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage (ml/acre) | Dilution (L/acre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Fruit borer, Thrips | 66–80 | 200 |
| Cotton | American Bollworm | 66–80 | 200 |
| Redgram | Pod borer | 50–65 | 200 |
| Brinjal | Aphids, Jassids, Fruit & Shoot Borer | 70–80 | 200 |
| Soybean | Girdle beetle, Semilooper | 70–80 | 200 |
🧴 Method of Application
Foliar Spray
ℹ️ Additional Information
- Favorable toxicology and environmental profile
- Selective action – safe for non-target organisms and pollinators
- Widely used in fruit crops, brassicas, and allium crops for effective pest management
| Size: 75 |
| Unit: ml |
| Chemical: Spinosad 45% SC |