The anthranilic diamide class of insecticides, which includes chlorantraniliprole, activates ryanodine receptors and stimulates calcium ion release from muscle cells causing paralysis and death in vulnerable species

Thiamethoxam is a broad-spectrum, systemic insecticide, which means it is absorbed quickly by plants and transported to all of its parts, including pollen, where it acts to deter insect feeding.

For Rice growers VIRTAKO is a unique, new generation granule insecticide having excellent control and long lasting protection from Stem Borer. Syngenta’s Virtako help rice growers arrest crop loss at vegetative stage. It provides vigor to the plant for better crop establishment thus ensuring higher yield. Farmers wanting to prevent crop losses due to insect attack are encouraged to use this variety for better crop productivity. Complying with all safety norms, Virtako is specially designed to target rice stem borers with long lasting control and provide full protection to the crop by distributing itself throughout the plants, thereby protecting new and old growth. This is first granular insecticide from Syngenta with targeted impact.  While insect control with other solutions falls within a few days after application, VIRTAKO continues to improve in performance. Virtako does not stunt growth and is safe for the crop, the applicator and the environment.