As an insect growth regulator TRIGARD® interferes with the natural control of growth mechanisms within an insect, causing incomplete growth, stunting altered growth rates or failure to reach adulthood.
TRIGARD acts systemically and penetrates quickly into the leaves. It specifically controls leafminers.
TRIGARD is rainfast due to quick penetration into the leaves.
TRIGARD is suitable for soil applications where it is absorbed by the roots.
TRIGARD can be mixed with most insecticides and fungicides.
TRIGARD belongs to a chemical class has no known resistance issues.
TRIGARD is safe to parasitic wasps and predaceous mites. It fits in well with IPM programs
Applied to the soil, TRIGARD has a long lasting effect and replaces a number of foliar sprays.
TRIGARD has low mammalian toxicity, so there is no risk to spray operators.
When used in alternation with VERTIMEC, resistance build-up is prevented due to a different mode of action.