Supremis 100SC 5L Insecticide - Controls Psyllid (NDG)

Supremis® 100SC is a systemic Insecticide for the control of Mealy Bug in Grapes, and Tomato/Potato Psyllid in field Tomatoes and Potatoes. Supremis® 100SC is a lipid biosynthesis inhibitor, which is active via ingestion. Supremis® 100SC has two-way systemic activity in the Plant, as it moves both upwards and downwards. This assists in distributing the Insecticide throughout the plant, and thereby targeting pests which may be difficult to contact with other insecticides. The active ingredient – Spirotetramat – moves both down to roots and up to new growth that may not have been directly sprayed. It is redistributed to the most vulnerable tissue via both the phloem and xylem. Sucking pests primarily ingest it orally, ensuring uptake of a lethal dose wherever they are feeding. It is effective against developmental or immature stages of Sucking Pests.
Active Ingredient:
Contains 100g/litre Spirotetramat in the form of a suspension concentrate.
What It Controls:
Main Targets:
- Mealybugs (Grapes).
- Tomato/Potato psyllid (TPP) (Tomatoes & Potatoes).
Important: (Works Best On).
- Immature stages (Nymphs, Crawlers).
Weak on:
- Adult Insects.
Where It’s Used:
- Grapes.
- Field Tomatoes.
- Potatoes.
How It Works: (Key Strength).
- Taken up by plant → moves Up (xylem) and Down (phloem). This is rare as most Insecticides only move one way.
Mode Of Action:
- Blocks lipid synthesis in Insects.
- Stops growth and development.
Result:
- Insects stop feeding.
- Die over time (not instant knockdown).
Key Advantage:
Because it moves both ways in the Plant it Protects:
- New Growth.
- Roots.
- Hard-to-reach Pests.
Ideal For:
- Hidden Pests (Mealybugs, Psyllids inside Canopy).
Application Principles Timing: (CRITICAL).
- Apply early in pest lifecycle (nymph stage).
- Often 2 early applications ~7 days apart (Grapes).
If adults are already high:
- Add a knockdown Insecticide (label advice).
Rates & Limits:
- Max rate 960 mL/ha per application.
- Max frequency 3 applications per season.
Mixing:
- Built-in adjuvant system.
- Do NOT add extra surfactant (label instruction).
Bee Safety: (IMPORTANT).
- Toxic to bees during flowering.
Do NOT spray:
- On flowering Crops.
- When bees are foraging.
Withholding Periods:
- Grapes do not apply after flowering begins.
- Potatoes & Tomatoes ~ 35 days.
Safety & Environmental:
May Cause:
- Allergic skin reaction.
- Reproductive risk (suspected).
- Harmful to aquatic life (long-lasting).
Also:
- Must NOT be applied into water.
- Ground-based application only.
Resistance Management:
- Group 23 → resistance risk.
Label Rules:
- Max 3 sprays per season.
- Rotate with other Insecticide Groups.
- Follow resistance strategy guidelines.
- Simple way to think about it Supremis® 100SC = internal plant protection for sucking pests.
Bottom Line:
Supremis® 100SC = premium systemic insecticide for sucking pests.
Big Strengths:
- Two-way systemic movement.
- Long-lasting control.
- Excellent for hidden pests.
Key limitation:
- Must be used early (not on heavy adult populations).
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.

Available in 5L
Alternative to Movento.