Wedoany.com Report on Mar 11th, ADAMA has recently launched the Ateka™ insecticide in the U.S. market, a high-load, fully systemic solution designed to help fruit and vegetable growers quickly and persistently eliminate stubborn sucking pests. Leveraging the proprietary Ayalon formulation technology, Ateka enhances leaf penetration and plant uptake, enabling earlier population control and improved performance.
Ateka contains the active ingredient spirotetramat in a suspension concentrate formulation and is registered for use on a variety of crops, including citrus, pome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, leafy vegetables, and fruiting vegetables. It provides broad-spectrum control of key sucking pests, including aphids, psyllids, mites, scale insects, thrips, leafminers, whiteflies, and silverleaf whiteflies.
"Ateka is a significant addition to our portfolio, suitable for growers looking to enhance performance without adding complexity," said Hadley Howard, ADAMA U.S. Fungicide and Insecticide Product Strategy Manager. "With faster plant uptake, strong systemic mobility, and proven performance against key sucking pests, Ateka offers growers a reliable, high-value alternative that supports cleaner fields, stronger packout results, and an improved return on investment."
Unlike contact products that rely solely on coverage, Ateka is fully systemic, moving through both the xylem and phloem to reach new growth and roots. Once inside the plant, it disrupts lipid biosynthesis in immature insects, preventing successful molting and reducing the egg-laying capacity of females. Because control occurs when pests feed on treated tissue, early or preventative application provides the most consistent results.
Ateka's high-load formulation delivers a higher concentration of active ingredient per droplet, accelerating penetration and helping to protect the active ingredient from rain and environmental losses. The result is faster uptake and improved control compared to competitors.
In addition to performance, Ateka's concentrated formulation supports lower use rates and fewer operations than many alternatives. The product works best when mixed with a penetrant adjuvant to ensure optimal leaf absorption and systemic movement.
With a flexible application window and optimal results from early sprays, Ateka seamlessly integrates into integrated pest management (IPM) programs for both perennial and annual specialty crops. For growers seeking a smarter way to eliminate sucking pests, Ateka offers speed, systemic reach, and season-long suppression in a streamlined solution. ADAMA may seek to make Ateka available in more regions in the future.
ADAMA Ltd. provides practical solutions for farmers worldwide to combat weeds, insects, and diseases. The company's diverse portfolio of active ingredients, combined with its formulation capabilities and proprietary technology platforms, enables it to develop high-quality, innovative products that address current challenges. ADAMA serves customers in dozens of countries globally, with a direct presence in all top 20 markets.
