About Alika InsecticideAlika Insecticide is a Syngenta product. It contains Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC. It is a combination insecticide with quick stomach and contact activity.Alika Insecticide is used against aphids, jassids, thrips, bollworms, shoot fly, stem borer, leaf hoppers, leaf eating caterpillars, stem fly, semilooper, girdle beetle, fruit borer, mosquito bug and whitefly. It is recommended in cotton, maize, groundnut, soybean, chilli, tea and tomato.Alika Insecticide Technical NameThiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZCProduct Specifications Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion Mode of Action: Alika Insecticide contains Thiamethoxam and Lambda Cyhalothrin. It has a stomach and contact activity. It helps control the Time of Application: Economic Threshold Level Key Features & Benefits Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, bollworms, stem borers, leaf eating caterpillars, semiloopers and fruit borers. Effective Against: Aphids, jassids, thrips, bollworms, shoot fly, stem borer, leaf hoppers, leaf eating caterpillars, stem fly, semilooper, girdle beetle, fruit borer, mosquito bug and whitefly. Fast Visible Action: The product information mentions quick stomach and contact activity. Alika Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops Crops Target insect pests Dosage / Acre Dilution in water Dosage / L of water Waiting period Cotton Aphids, jassids, thrips and bollworms 80 ml 200 L 0.4 ml 26 days Maize Aphids, shoot fly and stem borer 50 ml 200 L 0.25 ml 42 days Groundnut Leaf hoppers and leaf eating caterpillars 60 ml 200 L 0.3 ml 28 days Soybean Stem fly, semilooper and girdle beetle 50 ml 200 L 0.25 ml 48 days Chilli Thrips and fruit borer 60 ml 200 L 0.3 ml 3 days Tea Mosquito bug, thrips and semilooper 60 ml 160 L 0.375 ml 1 days Tomato Thrips, whitefly and fruit borer 50 ml 200 L 0.25 ml 5 days Method of ApplicationFoliar Spray: Apply Alika Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume. Measure the required quantity, mix it first with a small quantity of water, then add the remaining water and spray with thorough agitation for uniform crop coverage. Best Time to Spray Spray Alika Insecticide when the pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level. Avoid spraying during windy conditions and avoid application when there is a risk of spray drift or contamination of nearby water bodies. repeat 1-2 sprays depending upon pest intensity. Do not use during flowering of crops or when bees are actively pollinating. Compatibility, Safety & StorageTank Mix CompatibilityConsult an agronomist before tank mixing with other products.Safety Precautions Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying. Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product. Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying. Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention. StorageStore in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.Alika Insecticide Expert Advice“Syngenta Alika is an excellent contact herbicide used to kill insects in various crops. For best results, apply Alika Insecticide when the target pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level.”-BigHaat Agronomy ExpertAdditional Information Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable. Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action. Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval where mentioned on the product label. Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label. Do not use the product for any purpose other than those mentioned on the label and leaflet. Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.