- Gladius is an effective, non-systemic insecticide containing 10% flumethioquine . It is used to control a range of insect pests, most notably whiteflies and thrips, in vegetables, fruits, and cotton. Its balanced formula ensures rapid absorption and translocation within the plant, providing long-lasting preventative and curative protection at various stages of plant growth. It is suitable for foliar application in greenhouses and open fields.
Product features:
- A systemic insecticide that works by contact against insect pests.
- Effective against whiteflies, thrips and moths.
- Easy to use on most agricultural crops.
- It features a stable formula that does not leave harmful residues.
- Safe when used as recommended.
- It is suitable for modern farming systems and integrated pest management.
Technical specifications:
- Trade name: Gladius 10% SC
- Product type: Systemic insecticide
- Formulation type: Concentrated suspension (SC)
- Active ingredient: Flumetocquine 10%
- Odor: Unspecified
- Target pests: Whitefly, Thrips, Moth, Almond Worm, Citrus Rust Mite
- Country of origin: Japan
- Package capacity: 500 ml
How to use:
- Vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant):
- Against whiteflies at a rate of 100 ml per 100 liters of water - withdrawal period: 1 day.
- Watermelon, cucumber, zucchini:
- Against thrips at a rate of 50 to 100 ml per 100 liters of water - prohibition period: 1 day.
- strawberry:
- Against thrips at a rate of 100 ml per 100 liters of water - prohibition period: 3 days.
- Legumes:
- Against the diamondback moth at a rate of 100 to 150 ml per 100 liters of water - withdrawal period: 3 days.
- Cotton:
- Against the almond worm at a rate of 100 to 150 ml per 100 liters of water - withdrawal period: 4 days.
- Citrus fruits:
- Against thrips at a rate of 25 to 50 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Against citrus rust mites at a rate of 50 to 75 ml per 100 liters of water - withdrawal period: 7 days.
Precautions for use:
- Access to the field is prohibited until 12 hours have passed since the transaction.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not mix with alkaline pesticides or copper compounds.
