Movento® 240 SC Insecticide

Insecticides

Movento is a powerful, innovative insecticide for the control of sucking pests – including silverleaf whitefly and various aphid, scale and thrips pests – in a range of vegetable crops, citrus, stone fruit, mangoes, grapes, apples and cotton. Movento is also registered for diamondback moth larvae control in brassicas. Movento is better able to control sucking pests ‘hiding’ on the covered inner leaves that other insecticides can’t reach. Movento is highly compatible with IPM production systems, being ‘soft’ on most beneficial species when used as directed.

Key Benefits

Targets sucking pests
Controls aphids, scale and thrips.

IPM compatible
Being "soft" on most beneficals, when used as directed.

Must penetrate into sap flow

Adjuvants are critical to help Movento penetrate leaf tissue

Product Details

Active Ingredients	Chemical Group	Formulation Type	Pack sizes
Spirotetramat 240 g/L	23	Suspension concentrate (SC)	3 L, 10 L, 20 L

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Crop Suitability

Always read and follow label instructions. Not all products are registered for use in every state.

Crop Suitability

Application/Crop	Usage/Problem/Target	Notes
Beans - Green	Western flower thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Celery	Western flower thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chillis	Western flower thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Peppers	Western flower thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Tomatoes	Western flower thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mangoes	White (common) mango scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	White louse scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Beans - Green	Tomato Thrips (Frankliniella schultzei)	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Celery	Tomato Thrips (Frankliniella schultzei)	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Celery	Plague Thrips (Thrips imagines)	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Grapes - Table	Plague Thrips (Thrips imagines)	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Pome Fruit	Tuber Mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Grapes - Table	Tuber Mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Stone Fruit	Tuber Mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Grapes - Table	Grapevine Scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Grapes - Table	Northern Plague Thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Pome Fruit	San Jose scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Stone Fruit	San Jose scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Stone Fruit	Black Cherry Aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Stone Fruit	Black peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chicory (Leaves)	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Endive	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head/Leaf	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Leaf	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Radicchio (Italian chicory)	Brown sowthistle aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccoli	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccolini	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Brussels Sprouts	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cabbages	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cauliflower	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Broccoli	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Kohlrabi	Cabbage aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Citrus mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mangoes	Citrus mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Passionfruit	Citrus mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Sweet Corn	Corn aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Celery	Cotton aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cotton	Cotton aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cucurbits	Cotton aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chicory (Leaves)	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Endive	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head/Leaf	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Leaf	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Radicchio (Italian chicory)	Currant lettuce aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Beans - Green	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccoli	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccolini	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Brussels Sprouts	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cabbages	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Capsicums (Sweet peppers)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Tomatoes	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Vegetables - Leafy	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Vegetables - Leafy - Brassica	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Watercress	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mustard/s - Leafy	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Peas - Garden/Green	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Peppers	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Radicchio (Italian chicory)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Rucola (Rocket)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Spinach	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Kohlrabi	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Komatsuma (Spinach mustard)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Head/Leaf	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Lettuce - Leaf	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mibuna	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cucurbits	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Egg plant	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Endive	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Indian Mustard - Gai choy/Am soi	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Indian Mustard Cabbage - Kai choi	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Kale	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Cabbage - Wombok/Pe-tsai/Haksukai	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Flat Cabbage - Tatsoi	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Flowering Cabbage (Choisum)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese White Cabbage - Buk choy	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese White Cabbage (Pak-choi)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cress (Garden)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cauliflower	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Celery	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chard (Silverbeet)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chicory (Leaves)	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chillis	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Broccoli	Green peach aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Kelly's citrus thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Pome Fruit	Longtailed mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Grapes - Table	Longtailed mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Stone Fruit	Longtailed mealybug	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Onions	Onion (Cotton seedling) thrips	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Pink wax scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mangoes	Pink wax scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Mangoes - Post-harvest	Pink wax scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Purple (Mussel) scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Red scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Passionfruit	Red scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Beans - Green	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccoli	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Broccolini	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Brussels Sprouts	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cabbages	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Capsicums (Sweet peppers)	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Egg plant	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Kohlrabi	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Peas - Garden/Green	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Peppers	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Sweet Potatoes	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Tomatoes	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cauliflower	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Potatoes	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chillis	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Chinese Broccoli	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cotton	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Cucurbits	Silverleaf (Poinsettia) whitefly	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Citrus	Soft brown scale	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT
Pome Fruit	Woolly aphid	Registered in NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, Tas, WA, ACT

Use Guidelines

Key Information	Comment
Activist® Zinc	Physically compatible.
Activist ZN Max	Physically compatible.
Activist ZN Max + Supa Bor Plus + Oxydul DF	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, settlement occurs.
Activist ZN Max + Supa Bor Plus + Dithane DF	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required because Dithane DF is not completely dispersible and settles quickly.
Amitraz® 200 EC	Physically compatible. Should not be used or stored overnight without agitation, otherwise irreversible settlement wil occur.
Antracol® Fungicide Spray	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, settlement will occur.
Blue Shield® DF Copper Fungicide	Physically compatible.
Bugmaster® Flowable 500 SC	Physically compatible.
Calcium Nitrate	Physically compatible.
Confidor 200 SC Insecticide	Physically compatible. Should not be used or stored overnight without agitation, otherwise irreversible settlement will occur.
Decis Options® Insecticide	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible settlement occurs.
Dimethoate® 400 EC	Physically compatible.
Dipterex®	Physically compatible.
Ethrel 720 Growth Regulator	Physically compatible.
Folimat® 800 Insecticide	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible settlement occurs.
Grocal® MGB	Physically compatible.
High PK Ultra	Physically compatible.
Intruder® 225 SL	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible settlement occurs.
Kelpak®	Physically compatible. Not compatible at 4°C soft water. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible
Larvin® 375 Insecticide	Physically compatible. Should not be used or stored overnight without constant agitation, otherwise irreversible settlement will occur.
Lebaycid® Insecticide Spray	Physically compatible.
Liberty® 200 Herbicide	Physically compatible. Should not be used or stored overnight without constant agitation, otherwise irreversible settlement will occur.
Lineout®	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible settlement occurs.
Lorsban® 500 EC	Physically compatible.
Mag Flo	Physically compatible.
Nitro-Humus 323	Physically compatible.
Nitro Iron	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, irreversible settlement occurs.
Pirotechnica®	Physically compatible.
Pitstop®	Physically compatible.
Pitstop Plus	Physically compatible.
Polyphos®	Physically compatible.
Polyphos	Physically compatible.
Potnitrate®	Physically compatible.
Premium®	Physically compatible.
Reaction®	Physically compatible.
Supa® Bor	Physically compatible.
Supa Humus 26	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, settlement occurs.
Supa Iron	Physically compatible.
Supa K 30	Physically compatible.
Supa Link	Physically compatible.
Supa Mag	Physically compatible.
Supa Stick Oil	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. On standing, separation occurs.
Supracide® 400 EC	Physically compatible.
Supa Trace Advance	Physically compatible.
Swift Spray® Adjuvant	Physically compatible.
Thiodan® 350 EC	Physically compatible.
Thirty Thirty®	Physically compatible.
Tri-Base® Blue	Physically compatible.
Urea®	Physically compatible.

FAQs

Which pests does Movento control?

Movento provides excellent levels of control against a broad spectrum of the most important and difficult to control sucking and rasping pests in a range of crop segments, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips and scale pests. For more information, please refer to the product label, the different crop guides or contact Bayer CropScience.

Why does Movento fit well in IPM programs?

Movento is soft on beneficial organisms and pollinators and features an excellent profile when used in conjunction with a wide variety of beneficial arthropod predators and parasitoids. Furthermore, Movento is also highly compatible as a tank-mix partner.

In what way does the mode of action of Movento differ from that of earlier chemistry in controlling pests?

Movento acts by inhibiting the synthesis of lipids in the insects' biochemical systems (lipid biosynthesis inhibitor). Lipids are particularly significant as fundamental components for the manufacture of membranes in insects, which form the basic structural architecture for every cell in an insect's body. In order to grow, insects need to create great quantities of new membranes. When lipid supply is interfered with, by ingestion of the active ingredient of Movento (spirotetramat), the basic requisites for insect growth are limited so the insect cannot grow and eventually dies in most cases. Since this is not a rapid process, at least 7 days and often more is needed before evidence of activity begins to show. It is important to apply Movento early in the life cycle of pests, when they are activiely feeding to allow for this gradual progression to full efficacy. So, in comparison to early chemistry, Movento does not provide a fast knockout to all insects on the plant – rather it works gradually on harmful pests, while being soft on beneficial insects.

What does “2-way systemicity” mean?

After Movento has been applied to the crop, the active ingredient, spirotetramat, penetrates into the leaf tissue. There the active ingredient is mobile via both plant transport systems, the xylem and phloem. As such, Movento is “2-way systemic” in the plant, providing coverage to both new growth and hard to reach areas of the plant, e.g. the head of a lettuce which traditional insecticides struggle to reach. This is a unique capability, and means that Movento can achieve some things not possible with any other current products. Being mobile through both xylem and phloem plant transport systems, Movento provides not only long lasting, effective protection to all areas of the plant, but can also protect new shoots growing after application.

How should I apply Movento?

Movento is best applied as a foliar spray with good attention to achieving thorough coverage. Penetration into the leaf is necessary before it can become accessible to the feeding activity of sap sucking pest insects. Good penetration generally requires a suitable adjuvant. Temperature and spray volume are other factors which influence the rate of this process. Very high spray volumes (2500 L/ha or more) can enhance immediate uptake of the active ingredient, but for volumes less than this, adequate uptake requires the use of appropriate penetrant adjuvants. Higher temperatures generally increase the rate of uptake also. Movento can be slow to develop full efficacy, however is also capable of very long residual control. For management of insecticide resistance, Movento should not be applied more than 3 times per crop. For more information on application rates for different crops, and for information on suitable adjuvant partners, please see the crop specific guides and refer to the product label.

Can I tank-mix Movento with other products?

Movento is highly compatible as a tank-mix partner and provides long lasting control of a broad range of sucking pests in targeted crops. However, because Movento needs a suitable adjuvant to achieve adequate penetration into leaf tissue in most situations, there may be issues complicating the compatibility and crop safety of Movento in mixtures which are brought about by the specific adjuvant. In all cases, please refer to the recommendations contained within the crop guides or the product label for details regarding the use of adjuvants and/or tank-mixtures.