Key Takeaways
- Advanced Systemic Protection: ADAMA has introduced Ateka, a high-load, fully systemic insecticide designed to eliminate tough sucking pests in fruit and vegetable crops.
- Proprietary Technology: The solution is powered by Ayalon Formulation Technology, which accelerates leaf penetration and plant uptake for earlier population control.
- Broad Crop Compatibility: Ateka is registered for use across a diverse range of crops, including citrus, pome and stone fruits, grapes, leafy greens, and fruiting vegetables.
- Enhanced ROI: By providing faster uptake and long-lasting suppression, ADAMA aims to help growers achieve cleaner fields and improved pack-out.
ADAMA Introduces High-Performance Insecticide Technology
ADAMA has announced the launch of Ateka, a systemic insecticide formulated to provide fruit and vegetable growers with a powerful tool against persistent sucking pests. Utilizing the active ingredient Spirotetramat in a suspension concentrate, Ateka is engineered for both speed and staying power.
The product is powered by the proprietary Ayalon Formulation Technology, which enhances the movement of the active ingredient into the plant. This results in earlier control of pest populations and improved overall performance compared to traditional alternatives.
Precision Control for Specialty Crops
The new offering from ADAMA targets a wide array of damaging sucking pests, including aphids, psyllids, mites, scales, thrips, leafminers, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Because it is fully systemic, the insecticide moves through both the xylem and phloem, reaching new growth and roots that contact-only products might miss.
