GUARDMAX Insecticide 247 ZC

GUARDMAX 247 ZC is a combination insecticide containing lambda-cyhalothrin and thiamethoxam, formulated as a ZC (mixed suspension/capsule suspension) formulation. Philippine agricultural pesticide references identify GuardMax 247 ZC as containing 106 g/L lambda-cyhalothrin + 141 g/L thiamethoxam and registered for use in rice against stemborers, leafhoppers, and rice bugs.

Product Details

• Product Name: GUARDMAX Insecticide 247 ZC
• Product Type: Insecticide
• Formulation: ZC
• Active Ingredients: Lambda-cyhalothrin + Thiamethoxam
• Concentration: 106 g/L lambda-cyhalothrin + 141 g/L thiamethoxam
• Total Active Ingredients: 247 g/L
• Insecticide Groups: Pyrethroid + Neonicotinoid
• Action: Contact and systemic insecticidal activity
• Registered Crop: Rice
• Registered Target Pests: Stemborers, leafhoppers, and rice bugs
• Registrant: S & P Enterprises, Inc.

Product Benefits

• Combines two insecticidal active ingredients with different modes of action.
• Provides both contact and systemic activity against susceptible insect pests.
• Helps control important insect pests affecting rice.
• Designed to provide broad insect-control activity through the combination of lambda-cyhalothrin and thiamethoxam.
• ZC formulation combines the active ingredients in a formulation designed for application according to the registered label.

How GUARDMAX Works

GUARDMAX 247 ZC contains lambda-cyhalothrin and thiamethoxam, which work through different insecticidal mechanisms.

Lambda-cyhalothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid that primarily affects the nervous system of susceptible insects, causing rapid knockdown, paralysis, and eventual death.

Thiamethoxam is a neonicotinoid insecticide with systemic activity. It affects insect nerve transmission by acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

The combination provides contact and systemic insecticidal activity, although actual performance depends on the target pest, pest stage, application coverage, environmental conditions, and insecticide resistance. Philippine references classify GuardMax 247 ZC as a Category 2 insecticide.

Target Pests

For its registered use in rice, GUARDMAX 247 ZC is listed for control of:

• Stemborers
• Leafhoppers
• Rice bugs

Recommended Use

Use GUARDMAX 247 ZC only according to the current registered product label.

For effective pest management:

• Identify the target pest before application.
• Apply at the recommended crop and pest stage.
• Use only the prescribed application rate and spray volume.
• Ensure sufficient spray coverage.
• Follow the specified pre-harvest interval.
• Avoid unnecessary or repeated applications.
• Rotate insecticides with appropriate different modes of action when recommended as part of an insecticide-resistance management program.
• Do not use the product on crops or pests that are not covered by its registered label.

Safety Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Avoid inhaling spray mist.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling the product.
• Avoid contamination of food, animal feed, waterways, and aquatic environments.
• Prevent spray drift to non-target areas.
• Store securely in the original, properly labeled container.
• Dispose of the container according to applicable pesticide regulations.
• Read and follow the product label before use.