Lustre® 120SC is used to control Insects in Tree and Vine Fruit, Pasture, Onions and Fodder Brassicas. Lustre® 120SC enters the insect primarily through contact and ingestion. Contact occurs by direct application or by insect movement on a treated surface. Ingestion occurs from feeding on treated surfaces. Following entry, Lustre® 120SC acts on a unique neuro-receptor site of the insect. Symptoms appear almost immediately and complete mortality occurs within a few hours. Lustre® 120SC is not systemic but does have translaminar activity. Lustre® 120SC is Bio-Gro® Certified.
Active Ingredient:
Contains 120g/L Spinosad in the form of a Suspension Concentrate
What It Controls:
Strong on Caterpillar (Lepidoptera) Pests, Including:
– Diamondback Moth.
– White Butterfly.
– Tomato Fruitworm.
– Potato Tuber Moth.
Main Role:
– Caterpillar control in Horticulture Crops.
Where It’s Used:
– Fruit Crops.
– Grapes (Vines).
– Vegetables.
– Fodder Brassicas.
How It Works: (Key Strength).
– Enters insect via Contact + Ingestion acts on a unique nerve receptor site.
Causes:
– Rapid feeding stop.
– Death within hours.
Important:
– Not fully systemic.
– Has translaminar activity (moves into leaf tissue).
Application Principles:
Target:
– Early larval stages (small Caterpillars).
Spray at:
– First sign of infestation.
Repeat:
– Every 14–21 days if needed.
– Coverage is critical (especially foliage where larvae feed).
Rates & limits: (Important).
Typical Max:
– Up to 4 applications per crop per season.
Example Limits:
– Brassicas ~200 mL/ha.
– Grapes/Vegetables up to ~400 mL/ha.
– Always rotate if more sprays are needed.
Bee & IPM Compatibility:
– Relatively IPM-friendly.
– Safe for Bees After spray dries (~3 hours).
But:
– Avoid spraying when bees are actively foraging.
Withholding Periods: (examples).
– Vegetables / Tomatoes ~ 3 days.
– Potatoes ~ 7 days.
– Citrus ~ 14 days.
– Grapes ~ 42 days.
Safety & Environmental:
Causes:
– Eye irritation.
– Possible organ effects with repeated exposure.
– Very toxic to aquatic life.
Key Precautions:
– Do not spray near waterways.
– Avoid drift.
– Wear PPE.
Resistance Management:
– Group 5 → moderate resistance risk.
Label Guidance:
– Max 4 sprays per season.
– Rotate with other Insecticide Groups.
– Do NOT rely on it alone all season.
– Simple way to think about it.
– Lustre® 120SC = Caterpillar Killer (fast + targeted).
– Relent® = Whitefly growth regulator (slow + preventative).
Together:
– You cover two completely different Pest Groups.
Bottom Line:
– Lustre® 120SC: = highly effective Caterpillar Insecticide.
Best Used:
– Early in infestations.
– In rotation programmes.
Big Strengths:
– Fast action.
– IPM compatibility.
Main Limitation:
– Narrow spectrum (mainly Caterpillars).
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in: 5L
Similar mode of action to Sparta, Success and Naturalyte.
Registered under the ACVM Act: P010019
