Secure 240 SC

Secure® 240 SC

Suspension Concentrate INSECTICIDE (KIUADUDU)

 GUARANTEE Chlorfenapyr 240 g/l (DHAMANA)

COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CLASS (KUNDI LA KILIMO NA BIASHARA) 

Miticide for the control of red spider mites in roses (Kiuadudu kinachodhibiti wadudu kama Utitiri ‘red spider mites’ kwenye maua aina ya roses). 

Shelf life: Two years from the date of manufacture, in tightly sealed original unopened container under cool and dry storage conditions.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Apply Secure® 240 SC against progressing infestation when temperature is low i.e on the early morning or late afternoon when the temperature is cooler to avoid scorching. 

Secure® 240 SC is an insecticide with translaminar but limited systemic activity in the plant. Use in enough water to ensure that both surfaces of leaves, all stems and branches are adequately covered. Proper timing of Secure® 240 SC application is essential to obtain optimum control. Regular crop inspection is recommended. 

The addition of an acidifi er is recommended when spray-water with pH > 7.0 is used. In all cases, a thorough spray penetration of foliage is essential. MODE OF ACTION: Secure® 240 SC is an insecticide, with mainly stomach and some contact activity. The mode of action of chlorfenapyr is unique among insecticides. Chlorfenapyr is a pro-insecticide which is converted to its active form (CL 303,268) by mixed-function oxidases (MFO) in insects. 

The active form targets the mitochondria within cells throughout the insect’s body. Chlorfenapyr lodges between inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria, where it then facilitates H+ proton loss by pulling H+ protons from inside the mitochondria and releases them outside. Mitochondria can no longer accumulate H+ protons internally; subsequently, they become “uncoupled” from H+ proton energy source, and can no longer generate ATP. Without production of ATP, cells cease functioning and the insect eventually dies. It is active on all juvenile chlorfenapyr and on foliage feeding adults of insects. 

Because of its mode of action, chlorfenapyr is an insecticide resistance management tool if used according to good agricultural practices and following local resistance management recommendations.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Shake the product bottle well before use. Fill the spray tank halfway and start agitation. Remove the tank strainer and add the required amount of Secure® 240 SC while mixing. Add the remaining required water and continue mixing until the end of the spray. 

RATE OF APPLICATION/SPRAY INTERVAL: 

Crop Target Pest Rate Remarks Roses Red Spider Mites. 0.3 L/ha or 3 ml per 20 L of water. Spray Volume 2000 L/ha Apply four times at 7 day interval per season. 

RE-ENTRY INTERVAL: 

24 hours, unless wearing protective clothing. USE RESTRICTIONS: It is recommended to apply it alone, without adjuvants, stickers, other acaricides, or fungicides. Due to the high number of varieties and ornamental species, which hinder the development of agronomic effi cacy tests for the registration in each of them, the user assumes responsibility of the use of the product, for which he must perform a preliminary test in order to evaluate the risk of phytotoxicity of the pesticide before proceeding with an overall application.

 RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT: 

To minimize the possible development of resistance to Secure® 240 SC in target pests, we strongly advise the following strategy: Rotate insecticides with different mode of action. Ensure that each generation is treated just one time with Chlorfenapyr.

Always follow local IPM recommendations and the recommended thresholds for each Pest. Apply the recommended label dose rate during the proper timing to ensure complete control of the pest species. Follow Good application practice in order to maximize product activity. Deficient applications will allow the surviving insects to build up population again, increase the pest pressure up on the product which may trigger resistance problems in the future.

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 

Use personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Wash contaminated clothing daily. Wash with soap and water after accidental skin contact. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store work clothing separately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. No eating, drinking, smoking at the place of work. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. 

STORAGE: 

Keep only in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from children, unauthorized persons, livestock, food, feedstuffs. Keep away from heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Temperature tolerance: Protect from temperatures below: 0°C Protect from temperatures above: 40°C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time. 4