Runner 240 SC is a molt accelerating compound (MAC) insecticide effective against Diamond-Back Moth, Sawfly and Spodoptera spp. on Cabbage and Spodoptera spp. on Roses. Being an antagonist of the insect molting hormone 20 hydroxyecdysone.

Mode of action
It is absorbed into the insect’s circulatory system and binds with the ecdysone receptor. Feeding stops within hours of exposure and disruption of the normal molt cycle prevents larva from shedding its old cuticle resulting in starvation, dehydration and death within a few days. Larva exposed to a sublethal dose often die during the pupal stage or emerge as sterile adults. It’s high specificity to Lepidopterous insects makes it safe to beneficial insects of the orders Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Heteroptera, Neuroptera and mites.

Phytotoxicity
Runner 240 SC is not phytotoxic at recommended label rates; however, a small spray test should be carried out before full spray is applied on roses.

Application
Application timing Runner 240 SC is active through ingestion; therefore, applications should be made when the target pests are actively feeding.

RATES OF USE:

Pre Harvest Interval (PHI) – Cabbages 7 days
Re-entry interval – 6 hours