Syracusa ®

A suspension concentrate systemic insecticide with stomach and contact action for the control of various pests on the listed crops on label. Refer to the label for a complete list of rates for all crops and pests.

Product Benefits:

• Rapid uptake by potato roots for fast acting protection.
• Systemic mode of action provides long-lasting, fast acting control of chewing and sucking pests.

Water volume:

Lower application volumes may be possible as long as coverage is thorough especially when contact/protectant fungicide treatments are being tank mixed with Syracusa.

Application information:

Apply either as an in-furrow treatment during planting or on the seed piece prior to planting (for potatoes).

For in-furrow application:

1. Add 1/2 of the required amount of water to the mix tank.
2. With the agitator running, add Syracusa 240SC and tank mix partner, if appropriate, to the tank.
3. Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the water.
4. Begin application of the solution after Syracusa 240SC has completely dispersed into the mix water. Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been applied.

Prepare no more spray mixture than is needed for the immediate operation. Thoroughly clean application equipment before using this product. Vigorous agitation is necessary for proper dispersal of the product. Maintain maximum agitation throughout the spraying operation. Do not let the spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank. Flush the spray equipment thoroughly following each use and apply the rinsate to a previously treated area. Keep product container tightly closed when not in use.

For seed piece application:

Shake or mix well before using. Apply only in areas with adequate ventilation or in areas that are equipped to remove spray mist or dust. Apply Syracusa 240SC as a water-based slurry utilizing standard slurry seed treatment equipment which provides uniform seed coverage. Uneven or incomplete seed coverage among seed pieces may not give the desired level of insect control. Thoroughly mix the recommended amount of Syracusa 240SC into the required amount of water for the slurry treater and dilution rate to be used. Follow the manufacturer’s application instructions for the seed treatment equipment being used. Maintain constant agitation of the slurry during the treatment.

Use restrictions:

• Do not use more than one application of Syracusa on seed or in furrow per season.
• Do not follow a soil application of Syracusa with a foliar application of any Group 4 insecticides.

Mode of action:

The active ingredient in Syracusa 240SC is thiamethoxam. Thiamethoxam is a second-generation neonicotinoid. In rigorous third-party trials, thiamethoxam went head-to-head with its leading competitor, imidacloprid, and offered greater protection to new growth because of its faster uptake and longer residual. Thiamethoxam interferes with a unique receptor site in the insect’s nervous system, the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. It has both contact and ingestion activity. Insect feeding will stop within hours of contact or ingestion and insect death occurs within 24 – 48 hours. It can be used against Aphids, Colorado Potato Beetle and Potato Leafhopper.