Ultima® Insecticide is for the control of certain Insect Pests in a range of Vegetable Crops. It has been designed for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes. Ultima® is very active on Lepidopteran Insect Pests, mainly as a Larvicide.
Active Ingredient:
200g/litre Chlorantraniliprole in the form of a Suspension Concentrate.
What Ultima® Is:
– Insecticide for Vegetable Crops.
– Chemical group: Group 28 (diamide).
– Works mainly on caterpillar – type pests (Lepidoptera).
– Think: Diamondback Moth, White Butterfly, Leaf-eating Larvae.
How It Works:
– Acts primarily as a larvicide.
Causes:
– Rapid feeding stop.
– Slow death over a few days.
– Has long residual activity.
– Big advantage: Pests stop damaging Crops very quickly, even if they don’t die instantly.
Crops It’s Used On:
– Broccoli.
– Cabbage.
– Cauliflower.
– Brussels Sprouts.
– Lettuce.
– Spinach.
– Silver Beet.
– Asian Greens.
– Potatoes.
Application Basics:
– Needs good coverage of foliage.
– Often used with a non-ionic surfactant:
– Higher rate for waxy Crops (e.g. Brassicas).
– Lower rate for soft-leaf Crops.
DON’T Add Surfactant If:
– Tank mix already contains one.
– Mixing with liquid fertiliser.
Withholding Periods: (IMPORTANT).
– Brassicas: 7 days before Harvest.
– Leafy Veg (Lettuce, Spinach, etc.): 3 days.
– Potatoes: 14 days.
– Do NOT graze or feed treated Crops to stock.
Bee & IPM Safety:
– Generally IPM-friendly.
– Low impact on beneficial insects if used correctly.
Apply:
– Outside bee foraging times.
– Once spray has dried.
Key Handling Points:
Don’t leave spray mix sitting overnight (can settle).
– Clean sprayer thoroughly after use.
Avoid Contamination Of:
– Waterways.
– Food/Feed areas.
Bottom Line:
Ultima® = high-performance caterpillar control.
Best Used:
– Early in pest lifecycle (small larvae).
– With good coverage and timing.
Strong Fit For:
– Vegetable growers running IPM systems.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in 1L.
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Registered under the ACVM Act: P009893
