Tracer is an organic certified insecticide that is highly effective in the control of Thrips (various species including Frankliniella occidentalis, Thrips tabaci, Scirtothrips spp), Beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) American bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Diamond-back Moth larvae (Plutella xylostella), Tomato leaf miner moth (Tuta absoluta) and American leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii).
Tracer enters the insect primarily through contact and ingestion. Contact occurs by direct application or by insect movement on the applied/treated surface. Ingestion occurs from insects feeding on treated surfaces. Full spray coverage of the crop ensures optimum results.
Spinosad, the active in Tracer uniquely affects the neuro-receptor and GABA-gated ion channels in the insect nervous system. Symptoms appear almost immediately and complete mortality occurs within a few hours. Tracer is not systemic but does show some translaminar movement.
Active ingredient
Spinosad 480g/L.
Application rate
| CROP | PESTS | DOSES (L/Ha or %) |
| Vegetables, Ornementals | Frankliniella occidentalis Frankliniella occidentalis Thrips tabaci (onions) Liriomyza trifolii Liriomyza trifolii Liriomyza huidobrensis Phthorimaea operculella Bemisia tabaci Trialeurodes vaporariorum Spodoptera littoralis Spodoptera exigua Helicoverpa armigera Pieris brassicae Plutella xylostella | 0.15 – 0.2 L/Ha 0.02 % – 0.04 % 0.2 L/Ha 0.5 – 0.75 L/Ha 0.2 – 0.3 L/Ha + 0.5 % oil 0.2 – 0.3 L/Ha + 0.5 % oil 0.2 Ulla + 0.5 % oil 0.5 % + 0.125 % oil 0.5 % + 0.125 % oil 0.3 L/Ha 0.1 – 0.2 L/Ha 0.3 L/Ha 0.1 L/Ha 0.15 – 0.2 UHa |
| Potato | Leptinotarsa decemlineata | 0.075 L/Ha |
| Orchards Citrus, olive, date, pear, cherry, mango, apple, passion fruits Apple | Dacus oleae Ceratitis capitata Frankliniella occidentalis Scirotrips citri Thrips orchidii Phyllocnistis citrella Carpocapsa leaf miners leaf rollers | Bait formulation Bait formulation 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % + 1 % oil 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % |
PHI – 1 to 3 days
Beneficial Insects
Spinosad is “moderately Toxic to Bees” . This product is toxic to bees when exposed to direct spray, or sprayed flowering crops, before spray deposit is dry.
DO NOT apply directly to foraging bees, or bee colonies. Apply only at night when crop is flowering or other foraging vegetation is within 500 m from the spraying area.
Allow at least 3 hours between application and foraging period of bees. There is minimal effect on bees after the spray has dried.
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