Aretor is a specialized systemic insecticide from Syngenta for controlling the red palm weevil by trunk micro-injection. It spreads through the trunk tissue, stops the pest from feeding and attacks its nervous and digestive systems, killing it within a few days. It provides long-lasting protection of up to 12 months and is one of the most effective solutions for protecting date palms from this most dangerous pest.
Key Features
- Proven efficacy against the red palm weevil.
- Micro-injection technology delivers the product directly into the trunk tissue.
- Continuous protection for up to 12 months after treatment.
- Environmentally friendly – no spraying or soil application.
- Helps maintain palm productivity and reduce economic losses.
Specifications
- Trade name: Aretor 9.7% ME
- Product type: systemic insecticide for red palm weevil control
- Formulation: micro-emulsion (ME)
- Active ingredient: emamectin benzoate 9.7% w/w
- Resistance group: IRAC Group 6
- Saudi registration number: 3863-4701-385
- Odor: almost odorless
- Origin: Switzerland – Syngenta Crop Protection
- Pack size: 1 L
Directions for Use
- For trunk micro-injection into date palms only.
- Drill 4 holes around the base of the trunk, 6 mm in diameter, at a 10–20° angle, to a depth not exceeding one third of the trunk diameter.
- Inject 12 ml of Aretor into each hole (a total of 48 ml per palm per year).
- After injection, seal the holes with biodegradable wooden plugs to ensure uptake and prevent leakage.
- Repeat the injection as needed according to infestation level and the agronomist's recommendation.
Pre-Harvest Interval
- Fruiting palms: 90 days between injection and harvest.
Precautions
- Use only with Syngenta-approved micro-injection equipment.
- Do not apply by spraying, soil treatment or any other method.
- Wear personal protective equipment during application.
- Keep out of reach of children and animals.