About Delegate InsecticideDelegate Insecticide is a Corteva product. It contains Spinetoram 11.7% SC and is a broad-spectrum contact and stomach insecticide.Delegate Insecticide is used for the control of thrips and Lepidopteran pests. It is used in recommended crops such as cotton, chilli, soybean, okra, brinjal, chickpea, redgram, grapes, rice and tomato, mango and maize.Delegate Insecticide Technical NameSpinetoram 11.7% SCProduct Specifications Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion Mode of Action: Delegate Insecticide has a unique mode of action with no known cross resistance. It acts fast on insects and causes feeding cessation within minutes, followed by pest mortality within 1 to 24 hours. Time of Application: At pest appearance Key Features & Benefits Broad Spectrum: Controls thrips, Lepidopteran pests, bollworms, caterpillars, borers, leaf folder and leaf miner in recommended crops. Effective Against: Thrips, spotted bollworm, pink bollworm, tobacco caterpillar, fruit borer, shoot and fruit borer, pod borer, yellow stem borer, leaf folder, leaf miner and tomato pinworm. Fast Visible Action: Feeding ceases within minutes, and pest mortality occurs within 1 to 24 hours. Long Residual Control: Provides long-lasting broad-spectrum control of insect pests. It provides insect control at low application rates and rapid degradation and has a unique mode of action with no known cross resistance. Delegate Insecticide is a new and effective tool for IPM in conventional and transgenic crops. It has minimal effects on beneficial insects and non-target organisms. Delegate Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops Crops Target insect pests Dosage / Acre Dilution in water Dosage / L of water Waiting period Cotton Thrips 168 ml 200 to 400 L 0.42 to 0.84 ml 30 days Cotton Spotted bollworm 168 to 188 ml 200 to 400 L 0.42 to 0.94 ml 30 days Cotton Pink bollworm 180 ml 200 L 0.9 ml 30 days Cotton Tobacco caterpillar 168 to 188 ml 200 to 400 L 0.42 to 0.94 ml 30 days Soybean Tobacco caterpillar 180 ml 200 to 250 L 0.72 to 0.9 ml 30 days Chilli Thrips, Fruit borer, obacco caterpillar 188 to 200 ml 160 to 200 L 0.94 to 1.25 ml 7 days Okra Fruit borer, Shoot and fruit borer 150 to 180 ml 200 to 400 L 0.38 to 0.9 ml 3 days Brinjal Shoot and fruit borer 150 to 180 ml 200 to 400 L 0.38 to 0.9 ml 3 days Chickpea Pod borer 150 to 180 ml 200 L 0.75 to 0.9 ml 20 days Redgram Pod borer 150 to 180 ml 200 L 0.75 to 0.9 ml 23 days Grapes Thrips 120 ml 200 to 400 L 0.3 to 0.6 ml 5 days Rice Yellow stem borer 140 to 150 ml 200 L 0.7 to 0.75 ml 20 days Rice Leaf folder 100 ml 200 L 0.5 ml 20 days Tomato Fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, leaf miner and tomato pinworm 150 to 180 ml 200 L 0.75 to 0.9 ml 3 days Mango Thrips 0.4 ml/L 0.4 ml/L 21 days Maize Fall army worm 100 200 L 0.5 ml/L 32 days Method of ApplicationApply Delegate Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume for the crop. Best Time to SpraySpray Delegate Insecticide when pest infestation is noticed in the recommended crop. 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.Delegate Insecticide Expert Advice“Corteva Delegate is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control thrips and lepidopteran pests in the various crops.” BigHaat Agronomy ExpertAdditional Information It is mentioned as having favorable toxicological and environmental profiles. Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label. Observe the recommended pre-harvest interval and reentry interval were mentioned on the product label. Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
