Spirotetramat is an organic compound with the molecular formula C21H27NO5. Spirotetramat can effectively control various piercing and sucking mouthparts pests, such as aphids, thrips, psyllids, mealybugs, whiteflies and scale insects. The main crops that can be applied include cotton, soybeans, citrus, tropical fruit trees, nuts, grapes, hops, potatoes and vegetables.
The new insecticide Spirotetramat is a quaternary keto acid compound, which is similar to Bayer's insecticide and acaricide spirodiclofen and spiromesifen. Spirotetramat has unique action characteristics and is one of the modern insecticides with two-way systemic conductivity so far. The compound can move up and down in the entire plant body, reaching the leaf surface and bark, thereby preventing pests such as the inner leaves of lettuce and cabbage and fruit bark. This unique systemic performance can protect new stems, leaves and roots and prevent the growth of pest eggs and larvae. Another feature is its long lasting effect, which can provide up to 8 weeks of effective prevention and treatment.