Apthena®

Apthena® is an attractant for beneficial insects to be used as a component of an IPM programme for the control of aphids. Apthena® contains a kairomone for the attraction of beneficial insects such as ladybirds, hoverflies, lacewings, parasitoids and other generalist predators. Apthena® is not an insecticide and has no direct activity against aphids.

Apthena®

Apthena® is an attractant for beneficial insects to be used as a component of an IPM programme for the control of aphids. Apthena® contains a kairomone for the attraction of beneficial insects such as ladybirds, hoverflies, lacewings, parasitoids and other generalist predators. Apthena® is not an insecticide and has no direct activity against aphids.

Label

Apthena Label

Safety data sheet

Apthena MSDS

Why Apthena®?

Active ingredient(s)(E)-β-farnesene (EBF)
Pest activityAttractant solution for beneficial insects such as ladybirds, hoverflies, lacewings, parasitoids and other generalist predators for the control of aphids in crops
FormulationCapsule suspension (CS)
Pack size5 litres in outers of four
CropsAll edible and inedible crops, ornamentals and forestry under outdoor and protected production
Maximum individual dose0.5 litres per hectare
Maximum total doseNo maximum
Maximum number of treatmentsNo maximum
Latest time of applicationNo latest time of application
Water volume100-300 litres per hectare
Aquatic buffer zoneNo buffer zone
Other specific restrictionsNo other specific restrictions
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