Simon

Dual-Action Pest Control for Cereal Crops

In intensive crop production, protecting winter cereals requires high-performance tools that address multiple threats simultaneously. "Simon," an insecticide developed by the Ukrainian company "Ocean Invest," leverages a dual-component formula to provide both immediate contact knockdown and long-lasting systemic protection. Designed specifically for winter wheat and barley, this solution addresses the growing demand for insecticides capable of overcoming pest resistance.

How Does Simon Work?

The synergy between its active ingredients, Imidacloprid and Lambda-cyhalothrin, allows Simon to manage a broad range of pests effectively:

• Imidacloprid (Systemic): Translocates through plant tissues, protecting the crop from the inside out. This is crucial for controlling hidden pests like cereal flies, aphids, and leafhoppers.
• Lambda-cyhalothrin (Contact): Acts rapidly on the insect’s nervous system, ensuring an immediate "knockdown" effect against visible threats such as sunn pests (Eurygaster integriceps) and ground beetles.

Field Application and Handling

Presented as a suspension concentrate, Simon is engineered for ease of use in standard agricultural sprayers, ensuring uniform coverage. The recommended application rate is between 0.5 and 1.0 liters per hectare. With a maximum of two treatments per season, growers gain the flexibility to tailor their spray programs based on pest population dynamics throughout the growing season. As it is classified as a Category 2 hazard, strict adherence to safety protocols during mixing and spraying is essential.

Market Positioning

"Ocean Invest" has carved out a distinct market niche by focusing on solutions tailored to local soil and climatic conditions. Simon has become a trusted asset for agricultural enterprises seeking to minimize yield losses from the emergence stage through the stem elongation phase. By simplifying pest management into a single, reliable application, it serves as a cornerstone for cost-effective cereal protection.