Kestrel 20 SL
- Category: Plant protection products
- Producer: ADAMA
Product Description
KESTREL 20 SL – SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE
Active ingredient: Acetamiprid 200 g/L
Chemical class: Neonicotinoids
Formulation: Soluble concentrate (SL)
Mode of action: Systemic, contact, and ingestion
Packaging: 1 L
Usage recommendations
| Crop | Target pests | Dose (L/ha) | Pre-harvest interval (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Codling moth (Cydia pomonella), Green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) | 0.25 | 30 |
| Plum | Grey plum aphid (Hyalopterus pruni) | 0.25 | 30 |
| Wheat, Barley | Asian cereal bug (Eurygaster integriceps), Wheat thrips (Haplothrips tritici), Aphids (Aphididae) | 0.1 | — |
Mode of action
Kestrel 20 SL is a systemic insecticide based on acetamiprid that penetrates leaves and plant tissues and distributes internally. It affects the central nervous system of insects, disrupting nerve impulse transmission; feeding stops within minutes, and mortality usually occurs within 24‑48 hours.
Application instructions
- Apply treatments during the growing season when the first pests appear.
- Use calibrated equipment for uniform spraying.
- Observe the pre-harvest intervals specified in the table for each crop.
- Avoid application during flowering to protect beneficial insects.
Main advantages
- Systemic and translaminar action for effective pest control.
- Reduces feeding shortly after application and causes pest death within 24‑48 hours.
- Soluble formulation (SL) is easy to dilute and apply.
- Compatible with integrated crop protection programs.
