Kontos Insecticide, 250ml

Systemic Insecticide for Sucking Pests, Spray or Drench

A single insecticide that handles the whole sucking-pest lineup — from aphids to scales to thrips — cuts down on how many products a spray program needs. Kontos Insecticide offers highly effective control of sucking pests and can be applied by spray or drench with up to 30 days of residual control.

Sold as a 250ml container.

Key Features & Benefits

• Active ingredient: Spirotetramat — a systemic insecticide effective against a broad range of sucking pests.
• Rate: 1.7 to 3.4oz per 100gal — adjustable rate depending on pest pressure.
• REI: 24 hours — the standard window before the treated area is safe to re-enter.
• Spray or drench application — flexible application method depending on your setup.
• Controls adelgids, aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, psyllids, scales, thrips, and whiteflies — broad activity across the sucking-pest category.

Who Should Use Kontos Insecticide

This fits nursery, greenhouse, and interior plantscape growers treating ornamentals, vegetable transplants, or non-bearing fruit trees who want one product covering a broad range of sucking pests.

About Kontos Insecticide

Kontos is a spirotetramat systemic insecticide built for broad sucking-pest control by spray or drench, sold as a 250ml container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kontos be applied by drench as well as spray?

Yes, it can be applied by spray or drench application, giving you flexibility depending on your crop and setup. Both methods offer up to 30 days of residual control.

What pests does Kontos control?

Adelgids, aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, psyllids, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. That broad sucking-pest coverage means fewer separate products needed in a spray program.

Where can I use Kontos?

In nurseries, greenhouses, and interior plantscapes on ornamentals, vegetable transplants, and non-bearing fruit trees. That range covers most common production and interiorscape settings.

How long does Kontos provide residual control?

Up to 30 days, whether applied by spray or drench. That extended window reduces how often you need to reapply.

What is the re-entry interval?

The REI is 24 hours after application. Plan your crew's schedule around that window.