Melior

A double strike against pests: crop protection strategy with "Melior"

In the realities of modern intensive farming, where pest resistance to single-component pesticides becomes a major challenge for agronomists, the systemic insecticide-acaricide "Melior" from the Cherkasy-based "Fabryka Ahrokhimikativ" offers a proven solution. The combination of two active substances — imidacloprid and lambda-cyhalothrin — enables both contact and systemic action on the insect nervous system, effectively preventing pest adaptation.

The product has established itself as a universal tool for protecting a wide range of crops: from cereals (wheat, barley) to row crops (corn, potatoes) and fruit orchards. Its application is justified in controlling dangerous pests such as the European corn borer, pollen beetle, sunn pest, and the Colorado potato beetle.

Technological advantages and application

• Systemic action: Imidacloprid penetrates plant tissues, ensuring long-lasting protection even for parts of the plant not directly hit by the spray solution.
• Knockdown effect: Lambda-cyhalothrin guarantees immediate pest mortality upon contact, which is critical during periods of high pest pressure.
• Convenient formulation: The suspension concentrate is easy to measure and mixes perfectly in tank mixtures without clogging sprayer nozzles.

The application schedule allows for a maximum of 2 treatments per season. Given the systemic nature of the product, it is crucial to observe the pre-harvest interval of 20 to 30 days to ensure there are no residues in the produce. Classified as a Hazard Class 3 substance, "Melior" requires standard safety precautions, yet it remains one of the most balanced Ukrainian-made solutions for farmers seeking a combination of efficacy and economic value.