Actellic 500 EC

Professional Grade Crop Protection: Actellic 500 EC

Actellic 500 EC, developed by Syngenta Crop Protection AG, is a cornerstone in the arsenal of modern plant protection products. As an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide, it is favored by farmers worldwide for its rapid action and reliability against a broad range of pests that threaten vegetable and orchard crops.

Core Mechanism and Efficacy

The product is based on Pirimiphos-methyl, which provides high-speed contact action combined with a fumigant effect. This dual-action mechanism is critical when dealing with pests hidden inside plant tissues or shielded by foliage, such as the greenhouse whitefly, leaf beetles, or vine phylloxera. Whether applied to field vegetables or orchards, the formulation as an emulsifiable concentrate ensures quick absorption and immediate knock-down of target populations.

Global Manufacturing Standards

The quality of Actellic 500 EC is maintained through the rigorous standards of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Basel, Switzerland. Manufacturing is carried out across specialized facilities in Switzerland (Syngenta Crop Protection Monthey SA), the USA (Syngenta Crop Protection Inc.), Belgium (Syngenta Chemicals B.V.), France (Syngenta Production France S.A.S.), and Kemarc, ensuring a consistent and reliable active ingredient composition regardless of the origin batch.

Application and Best Practices

• Versatile Crop Use: Suitable for various vegetable and fruit crops, as well as specialized herbs like medicinal mallow (Althaea), celery, and astragalus.
• Target Pests: Highly effective against whitefly, cabbage butterflies, moths, gall midges, vine phylloxera, and leaf beetles.
• Strategic Application: With a maximum of 2 applications per season, growers must time their usage effectively. The pre-harvest interval is 14–20 days.
• Dosage: Depending on the specific crop and pest pressure, application rates range from 0.5 to 2.0 liters per hectare, applied as a spray during the growing season.

Actellic 500 EC represents a proven, high-performance solution for agricultural professionals who require a fast-acting tool to mitigate the risk of severe pest damage.