Certastar SC Insecticide Chlorantraniliprole 18% w/w SC

1. Overview Table

2. Product Details

About Certastar SC

Certastar SC is an insecticide containing Chlorantraniliprole 18% w/w SC, belonging to the anthranilic diamide group of insecticides. It is primarily used for controlling important caterpillar and lepidopteran pests in registered agricultural crops. Chlorantraniliprole acts on ryanodine receptors in insect muscle cells, causing uncontrolled release of calcium and resulting in muscle paralysis and rapid cessation of feeding. This helps reduce crop damage soon after pest exposure. The suspension concentrate formulation provides a uniform dispersion of the active ingredient in water and is suitable for foliar application. Certastar SC can be used against pests such as stem borers, leaf folders, bollworms and fruit and shoot borers, depending on the crop and registered recommendation. Application should be timed according to the target pest's susceptible growth stage and the directions provided on the product label.

Key Benefits

• Provides effective control of important caterpillar and lepidopteran pests.

• Causes rapid cessation of feeding after pest exposure.

• Provides prolonged protection against susceptible target pests.

• Suitable for managing stem borers, leaf folders and various fruit and shoot borers.

• Suspension concentrate formulation allows uniform application over crop foliage.

3. Crops & Target Pests

4. Dosage & Application

Certastar SC should be applied as a foliar spray at the crop- and pest-specific registered dose.

For Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC formulations, commonly used application rates are around 60–80 ml/acre, depending on the crop and target pest.

Apply when the target pest is observed, preferably during the early larval stage. Ensure thorough and uniform coverage of crop foliage and pest-infested plant parts.

Use sufficient water to obtain good coverage according to crop canopy. Follow the current Certastar SC label for the exact dose, spray volume, application timing and pre-harvest interval.

5. How to Use

• Shake the product container well before use.

• Fill the spray tank partially with clean water.

• Measure the required quantity of Certastar SC.

• Add the product to the spray tank while stirring continuously.

• Add the remaining water and mix thoroughly.

• Maintain agitation during application to keep the suspension uniform.

• Apply evenly over the crop foliage using suitable spraying equipment.

• Ensure good coverage of areas where caterpillars are feeding.

• Follow the registered label directions for dosage and application timing.

6. Compatibility / Mixing

Do not mix Certastar SC with other insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers or adjuvants unless the specific combination is supported by the current product label or manufacturer recommendation.

Where compatibility information is unavailable, apply Certastar SC separately.

7. Precautions & Safety

• Read the product label and leaflet carefully before use.

• Wear suitable protective clothing, chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection and appropriate respiratory protection during handling and spraying.

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

• Avoid inhaling spray mist.

• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or applying the product.

• Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after handling and spraying.

• Keep children, livestock and unprotected persons away from the spraying operation.

• Avoid spray drift onto non-target crops, vegetation and sensitive areas.

• Do not contaminate ponds, streams, irrigation channels or other water bodies.

• Avoid spraying flowering crops when bees and other pollinators are actively foraging.

• Rotate insecticides with different modes of action as part of resistance-management practices.

• Store in the original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry and secure place away from food, feed and water.

• Dispose of empty containers according to the product label and applicable local requirements.

• In case of accidental exposure, follow the first-aid instructions provided on the product label and seek medical attention when necessary.