Syngenta Chess Insecticide

Dosage:
• 120 g per acre
• Mix in 200 liters of water per acre

Application Method:
• Spray uniformly over the entire rice crop
• Ensure proper coverage at the base of plants where hoppers are present
• Use clean water and calibrated spray equipment

Targeted Pests:
• Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) → Stops feeding immediately and prevents hopper burn
• White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH) → Provides effective suppression

Timing:
• Spray at the early stage of hopper infestation or as a prophylactic application in hopper-prone areas.

Frequency:
• Two applications are recommended during the crop season if hopper pressure continues.

💡 Best Results Tip:
Apply when hopper populations first appear. Proper coverage at the lower canopy provides the best control.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only. Please read and follow the instructions on the product label and the enclosed leaflet before use.

Crops:
Paddy (rice), Mango, Cotton, Corn, and Vegetable, Fruit, and Nut crops.

Crop Benefits:
• Stops hopper feeding within a short time after spraying
• Prevents hopper burn and protects healthy foliage
• Reduces yield loss caused by plant hoppers
• Protects tillers during active crop growth
• Provides long residual control against hoppers
• Prevents further egg laying by adult insects
• Helps maintain healthy grain filling
• Supports vigorous crop growth under hopper pressure
• Suitable for resistance management programs
• Improves grain yield by minimizing hopper damage

Crop Stage:
• Tillering Stage → Controls Brown Plant Hopper in Paddy before hopper populations increase.
• Panicle Initiation Stage → Protects Paddy from hopper damage during reproductive growth.
• Grain Filling Stage → Prevents hopper burn and helps maintain healthy grain development.

Safety measures while spraying insecticides:
• Always read and follow the label instructions on the product.
• Wear protective gear like gloves, mask, goggles, full sleeves shirt, and shoes.
• Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during spraying.
• Do not spray against strong wind to prevent drift.
• Keep children, animals, and untrained persons away from the spraying area.
• Do not mix chemicals unless recommended.
• Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
• Clean spraying equipment properly after use.
• Store insecticides in original containers, away from food and out of children’s reach.
• Avoid spraying during very hot or rainy weather.
• Dispose empty containers safely, do not reuse them.