INSECTICIDE

Success Neo Jemvelva Active Insecticide

APVMA no.: 64109
Registrant: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Formulation: SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE

Success Neo Jemvelva Active Insecticide is a suspension concentrate formulation containing 120 g/L of the active constituent spinetoram. It delivers targeted control of key insect pests, including light brown apple moth and thrips, across a diverse range of tree fruits, tree nuts, viticulture, and horticultural crops.

Derived from naturally occurring soil bacteria and refined through targeted chemical modification, spinetoram provides strong contact and ingestion activity with good rainfastness once dry. The product fits neatly into modern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems in key growing regions, from citrus orchards in Sunraysia and the Riverland to subtropical fruit and macadamia blocks across Bundaberg, the Northern Rivers, and the Atherton Tableland.

When incorporated into a planned seasonal spray diary, it helps growers maintain yield and fruit quality while managing pest populations. Spray timing, water volumes, and target pest stages must always be aligned with the instructions detailed on the approved product label.

Active constituents

SPINETORAM120 g/L

Registered uses

Crop	Pest or disease
Avocado	Light brown apple moth
Grape	Light brown apple moth
Lemon	Light brown apple moth
Lime	Light brown apple moth
Macadamia	Thrips
Mango	Thrips
Orange	Light brown apple moth

Withholding period

HARVESTING WITHHOLDING PERIODS (WHP)
Bananas, Subtropical and Tropical Fruit (excluding Kiwi Fruit): NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Berry Fruit, Citrus Fruit and Fruiting Vegetables (except Sweet Corn), Stalk and Stem Vegetables: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Bulb vegetables, Brassicas, Cucurbits, Culinary Herbs, Ginger, Leafy Vegetables, Legume Vegetables, Root and Tuber Vegetables, Stone Fruit and Sweet Corn: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Coffee, Kiwi Fruit: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Tree nuts (except almonds): DO NOT APPLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF HARVEST OR NUT FALL.
Canola, Chickpeas, Cocoa, other Pulses and Soybeans: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Cacao: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 2 DAYS AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Carob: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 21 DAYS AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION.
Cotton: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 28 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
GRAZING AND STOCKFOOD WITHHOLDING PERIOD (WHP)
DO NOT GRAZE ANY TREATED ORCHARD OR CUT THE ORCHARD FLOOR FOR STOCKFOOD.
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DO NOT GRAZE ANY TREATED FOREST OR CUT THE FOREST FLOOR FOR STOCKFOOD.
Brassica and Leafy Vegetables: DO NOT USE ON BRASSICA VEGETABLES GROWN FOR FORAGE OR FODDER. DO NOT GRAZE TREATED BRASSICA or LEAFY VEGETABLE CROPS.
Cotton: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT TREATED COTTON CROPs, STUBBLE OR GIN TRASH.
Sweet Corn: DO NOT CUT OR GRAZE FOR STOCKFEED FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT FEED SWEET CORN FORAGE OR FODDER TO LACTATING DAIRY ANIMALS PRODUCING MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
Canola, Fodder beets and Forage Brassicas: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Pulses and legume vegetables (including chickpeas and soybeans):
Grazing or cutting for meat production: DO NO GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFEED FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Grazing or cutting for milk production (forage): DO NOT FEED OR ALLOW LACTATING DAIRY ANIMALS PRODUCING MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO GRAZE TREATED PULSE OR LEGUME VEGETABLE FORAGE.
Grazing or cutting for milk production (fodder, i.e. hay or straw): DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FODDER FOR LACTATING DAIRY ANIMALS FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Forage brassicas: 7 days (OR see EAFI below)
Chickpeas, other pulses, Soybeans and Legume vegetables: 7 days
Forage and fodder of sweet corn: 21 days

Withholding periods (WHPs) vary substantially depending on the crop group, harvesting method, and whether the crop or crop residue is intended for human consumption, stockfeed, or grazing. For instance, certain tropical and subtropical fruits require no harvest WHP when used as directed, whereas citrus, fruiting vegetables, stone fruit, tree nuts, and broadacre crops carry specific harvest WHPs ranging from short intervals to several weeks. Grazing restrictions apply to orchard floors and vegetable crop stubble. Always read the approved label to identify the exact WHP applying to your crop and production system.

Mode of action

Spinetoram belongs to the spinosyn class of insecticides (IRAC Group 5). It acts as an allosteric modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in the pest's central nervous system. Exposure causes rapid, involuntary muscle contractions, tremors, and paralysis, leading to pest mortality through direct contact and foliage ingestion.

Resistance management

To prevent or delay the development of pest resistance to Group 5 insecticides, limit the total number of applications per season and avoid treating consecutive generations of target pests with spinetoram. Implement a windowing strategy by rotating with effective insecticides from different IRAC mode-of-action groups. Regularly monitor pest pressure in the block or paddock to ensure treatments are applied only when necessary.

Tank-mix compatibility

Physical compatibility and crop safety can vary depending on water quality, tank mix partners, and ambient weather. Caution should be exercised when mixing with crop oils or certain foliar fertilisers during hot conditions or when crops are under moisture stress, as foliage burn or fruit marking may occur. Always conduct a small-scale jar test prior to broad-scale mixing, and consult the approved label for specific mixing sequences and crop safety guidelines.

Handling and environment

Handle with appropriate care and observe all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements specified on the approved product label. Take precautions to minimise spray drift toward non-target areas, watercourses, native vegetation, and foraging pollinators. For explicit safety directions, environmental warnings, and re-entry requirements, always read and follow the approved product label.

Common questions

How should I structure spray windows to manage pest resistance in my orchard?: Design your seasonal spray diary around pest generation cycles. Avoid using Group 5 insecticides across consecutive pest generations; instead, rotate with registered products from alternative IRAC mode-of-action groups within the window to break selection pressure.
Why is spray coverage so important when applying spinetoram?: Spinetoram relies on both contact and ingestion by the target pest. Thorough canopy penetration and even coverage of leaves, flowers, or fruit clusters ensure that target pests ingest or contact a lethal dose shortly after application.
How do harvest WHPs differ across crop types on the label?: Withholding periods are established based on crop residue dynamics. Short-harvest commodities like some fruits and vegetables have brief harvest WHPs, whereas tree nuts, broadacre grains, and stockfeed forage carry longer intervals. Always check the verbatim label text for your specific crop before spraying.
What precautions should I take before tank-mixing this product with oils or fertilisers?: Assess weather conditions and plant stress levels before mixing. Combining insecticides with oils or foliar nutrients in high heat can increase the risk of phytotoxicity or fruit marking. Perform a jar test first and review label cautions for compatible tank partners.
Where can I find specific application rates and re-entry periods for my crop?: Application rates, spray volumes, re-entry restrictions, and drift management guidelines are governed strictly by the APVMA-approved label. Always consult the container label or the official registered label document prior to making any application.