Chess Insecticide-(Syngenta)

About Chess Insecticide

• Chess Insecticide is a world class technology pesticide which gives immediate crop protection through permanent inhibition of the feeding system.

• Chess technical name - Pymetrozine 50 % in Water Dispersible Granules [WDG]

• Chess provides powerful control with consistent biological efficacy with its unique 3-way action, it paralyzes the insect's mouth, legs and the hind legs.

• Chess is a novel insecticide with different chemistry that provides powerful control against Rice Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), aphids and whiteflies.

• Chess is characterized by its upward and downward translocation.

Chess Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Content: Pymetrozine 50 % in Water Dispersible Granules [WDG]

• Mode of Entry: Systemic

• Mode of Action: Chess insecticide, which contains the active ingredient Pymetrozine (50% WG), involves a unique mechanism that targets pests, particularly Rice plant hoppers (BPH). Upon contact, it paralyzes their hind legs, causing immobility and preventing them from feeding on crops. This starvation leads to their eventual death. Moreover, it inhibits insects from laying eggs, curtailing the next generation, and effectively reducing the pest population in the treated area. This comprehensive action makes Chess a potent tool in safeguarding crops from pest-related damage.

Key Features & Benefits

• Chess Insecticide is a crop quality enhancer

• It provides excellent crop tolerance and preserves the commercial value of the crop

• Chess is a highly selective insecticide for beneficial insects and is safe to the environment.

• It is an excellent tool for IPM and IRM programs

• It penetrates easily into the plant and ensures excellent rain fastness.

• Its WG formulation allows ease of use as it does not produce dust while measuring and mixing

Chess Insecticide Usage & Crops

• Recommended Crops: Paddy

• Target Pest: Brown plant hopper

• Dosage: 120 ml / Acre

• Method of Application: Foliar Spray