Starlan 600 20L (Seed Treatment)

Starlan is a Systemic Insecticide for the protection of Cereals from Grass Grub Larvae and Aphids, Forage Brassicas from Aphids, Argentine Stem Weevil, Springtails (Sminthuridae Family) and Wheat Bug, Grass Seedlings from Grass Grub Larvae and Black Beetle Adults, Maize and Sweetcorn Seedlings from Argentine Stem Weevil and Black Beetle, Potatoes from Aphids and Pumpkins and Winter Squash from Aphids, Argentine Stem Weevil, Grass Grub Beetle, Lucerne Flea and Springtails.
Active Ingredient:
600 g/L Imidacloprid in the form of a Suspension Concentrate.
- Chemical group: Group 4 (Neonicotinoid).
What Starlan Is:
- A Systemic Insecticide used as a Seed Treatment (not sprayed on plants).
- Big Point: this is applied to seed before planting, not to growing Crops.
What It Does:
- Starlan protects Germinating Seeds and Young Seedlings from early Pest Damage.
Targets Pests Like:
- Aphids.
- Grass Grub Larvae.
- Argentine Stem Weevil.
- Springtails.
- Black Beetle.
- It works systemically—absorbed into the Seedling and protects it from the inside.
Crops It’s Used On:
- Cereals (Wheat, Barley).
- Forage Brassicas.
- Grass Seed.
- Maize & Sweetcorn.
- Potatoes.
- Pumpkins & Squash.
How It’s Applied: (key concept).
- Applied to Seed, not sprayed in the field.
Seed must be:
- Evenly coated.
- Dyed a distinctive colour.
- Treated using proper equipment.
Example Rates: (from label guidance).
- Cereals: ~90 ml per 100 kg Seed.
- Maize/Sweetcorn: ~580 ml per 100 kg Seed.
- Brassicas: ~12–24 ml per kg seed.
- Exact rate depends heavily on Crop.
Withholding Periods:
- Most Crops: 42 days before Grazing/Harvest.
- Oversown Grass: 21 days.
Critical Restrictions:
- Treated Seed must NOT be eaten (Human or Animal).
- Must be buried properly (to avoid harming Birds).
- DO NOT use directly on Plants or Animals.
- This is strictly a seed-treatment product only.
Environmental & Safety Risks:
- Very toxic to soil organisms and aquatic life.
- Toxic to Birds if exposed to treated seed.
- Avoid drift, spills, and waterways.
Handling:
- Requires a qualified person/contractor in NZ.
- Avoid inhalation and skin contact.
Resistance Warning:
- Neonicotinoid (Group 4) → resistance can develop.
- Use strictly according to label and rotate modes of action.
Bottom line:
- Starlan = Seed Treatment Insecticide for early-stage pest protection.
- Protects Crops right from germination.
- Not a spray, not for diseases.
- Requires proper equipment and strict handling rules.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.

Available in 4x 5L.