INSECTICIDE

MOVENTO 240 SC INSECTICIDE

APVMA no.: 61864
Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE PTY LTD
Formulation: SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE

Movento 240 SC Insecticide contains 240 g/L spirotetramat formulated as a suspension concentrate. It is a systemic insecticide used across diverse Australian horticultural sectors, including citrus orchards in Sunraysia and the Riverland, mango plantations on the Atherton Tableland, viticulture blocks, and vegetable production areas.

The product is tailored for managing sap-sucking pests such as mealybugs, scale, and thrips. Because the active ingredient translocates throughout the plant canopy, Movento provides systemic activity against pests feeding on young leaves, stems, and sheltered crevices where contact sprays may struggle to penetrate.

Integrating Movento into seasonal crop protection spray diaries allows growers to manage key sucking insect pressure while maintaining flexibility in IPM programmes. For complete application instructions, crop safety cautions, and specific pest timing, consult the approved product label.

Active constituents

SPIROTETRAMAT (ISO)240 g/L

Registered uses

Crop	Pest or disease
Grape	Mealybug
Grape	Scale
Grape	Thrips
Lemon	Mealybug
Lemon	Scale
Lemon	Thrips
Lime	Mealybug
Lime	Scale
Lime	Thrips
Mango	Mealybug
Mango	Scale
Orange	Mealybug
Orange	Scale
Orange	Thrips
Tomato	Thrips

Withholding period

Harvest (H):
Peanuts: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
Eggplant, peppers (capsicum and chilli), tomatoes, cucurbits, lettuce, blueberries: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION
Brassica vegetables, brassica leafy vegetables, celery, chicory, endive, herbs, leafy vegetables (except lettuce), passionfruit, radicchio, rhubarb, snow peas, sugar snap peas:
DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
Beans, bulb vegetables (except onions, bulb), onions (bulb), peas (except snow peas and sugar snap peas), potatoes, sweet corn, sweet potatoes:
DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
Mangoes, pineapples: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
Citrus, cotton, pome fruit, stone fruit: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
Grapes: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
Note: If grapes are likely to be exported as wine, fresh or dried fruit also refer to advice under Export of treated produce heading.
Grazing (G):
Brassica vegetables (including brassica leafy vegetables), chicory: DO NOT GRAZE TREATED BRASSICA OR CHICORY CROPS
Cotton: DO NOT FEED COTTON FODDER, STUBBLE OR TRASH TO LIVESTOCK
Snow peas and sugar snap peas: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
Beans, peas (except snow peas and sugar snap peas), sweet corn: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
Peanuts: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
LIVESTOCK DESTINED FOR EXPORT MARKETS
The grazing withholding period only applies to stock slaughtered for the domestic market. Some export markets apply different standards. To meet these standards, ensure that in addition to complying with the grazing withholding period, the Export Slaughter Interval is observed before stock are sold or slaughtered.
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI) ? 3 DAYS
LIVESTOCK THAT HAS BEEN GRAZED ON OR FED TREATED CROPS SHOULD BE PLACED ON CLEAN FEED FOR 3 DAYS PRIOR TO SLAUGHTER.

Withholding periods (WHP) vary according to the target crop, ranging from short harvest intervals for leafy and fruiting vegetables up to multi-week harvest intervals for tree crops and viticulture blocks. Certain vegetable, pulse, and forage crops carry explicit grazing and stockfood prohibitions or specific grazing withholding requirements. Furthermore, livestock destined for export markets must comply with the designated Export Slaughter Interval (ESI) following grazing on treated crop residue. Exporters of fresh produce or wine grapes must confirm international maximum residue limits (MRLs) prior to harvest. Refer to the verbatim withholding text on the page and the approved label for exact directives.

Mode of action

Spirotetramat belongs to IRAC Group 23 (lipid biosynthesis inhibitors). It acts by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), preventing the synthesis of essential lipids required for insect growth, development, and reproduction. Spirotetramat exhibits two-way systemic (ambimobile) movement within the plant, translocating via both xylem and phloem transport pathways. This dual movement allows the compound to move upward into new shoot growth and downward toward mature leaves and roots, targetting juvenile and adult sucking pests across hidden canopy sites.

Resistance management

To delay the development of insect resistance to IRAC Group 23 insecticides, alternate Movento 240 SC with effective insecticides from different mode-of-action groups. Avoid applying consecutive sprays against successive generations of the target pest unless specified by label-sanctioned resistance management strategies. Monitor pest populations before and after treatment, and adhere strictly to maximum application limits per season as specified on the approved APVMA label.

Tank-mix compatibility

Systemic absorption of spirotetramat depends on effective uptake through leaf surfaces. Refer to the approved product label for mandatory adjuvant or spray oil recommendations and compatible tank-mix partners. Physical compatibility should be confirmed prior to broad-scale application using a standard glass jar test. Avoid tank mixing under extreme environmental conditions, such as frost or severe heat, or when crops are under moisture stress, to minimise the risk of crop injury.

Handling and environment

Handle with care and observe all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements detailed in the safety directions on the approved label. Manage spray application carefully to prevent spray drift onto non-target areas, watercourses, and sensitive vegetation. To protect non-target organisms and beneficial species, strictly follow all precautionary statements, environmental hazard directions, and user safety instructions set out on the container label.

Common questions

Why is active plant growth important when applying Movento 240 SC Insecticide?: Spirotetramat relies on active vascular transport (phloem and xylem movement) to translocate throughout the plant. Applying the product while crops are actively growing ensures optimal systemic distribution into newly expanding foliage and hidden feeding sites.
What makes ambimobile systemic action different from standard systemic insecticides?: Traditional systemic insecticides primarily move upward via xylem tissue. Ambimobile systemic active ingredients travel both upward and downward through both xylem and phloem vessels, helping protect new shoot growth as well as lower established canopy foliage where sucking pests hide.
How should export market standards be managed when treating crops?: International export markets may enforce lower maximum residue limits (MRLs) or different harvest WHPs than Australian domestic standards. Always consult industry export guidelines and chemical advice prior to treatment if produce or wine is destined for overseas markets.
Are adjuvants or spray oils required when applying Movento 240 SC?: Uptake through the leaf cuticle is essential for systemic movement. Refer to the approved product label for specific directives regarding recommended adjuvants or spray oils suitable for your crop and pest combination.
How should I interpret the registered-use table when planning a spray schedule?: Ensure your specific crop and target pest combination are explicitly listed in the registered-use table. Check the approved product label for crop-specific restraints, application timing, and harvest withholding requirements before preparing the spray tank.