Pesticide residue is an unavoidable challenge for farmers. To win consumer trust, both quality and safety must be taken into consideration. Scientific pesticide use can not only effectively control pests, but also reduce residue risks and protect crop yield.

During an agricultural workshop, while product information was being shared, a farmer raised a question that left a deep impression: “When it comes to food safety, does Advansia have any promotional or more direct assistance measures?” Although this question went beyond the technical level, it was closely connected to real farming needs.

Spray Today, Harvest Tomorrow

With the popularisation of MyGAP and the increasing quantity of imported vegetables, local farmers are facing greater difficulty in entering the vegetable market. For vegetables to enter supermarkets, “low residue” has become an unavoidable requirement.

Excessive residue not only affects sales, but may also trigger food safety concerns.

To address this challenge, Advansia has provided a scientific solution. Indoxacarb 14.7SC is specially designed to target the nervous system of lepidopteran larvae, such as diamondback moth larvae. It is a contact-type insecticide. At the same time, if pests feed on treated leaves, they will also be poisoned and die.

The recommended dosage is 20ml mixed with 20 litres of water for spraying, and the safe pre-harvest interval is only 1 day. In other words, farmers can spray today and harvest tomorrow, effectively reducing the risk of pesticide residue while protecting consumer food safety.

In terms of pest control, there are also some practical tips. As diamondback moths often hide during the day to avoid natural enemies and sunlight, and only come out to move on the leaf surface in the early morning or after sunset, observing and controlling pests during these periods will give better results.

Today, the Malaysian government is placing increasing importance on food safety. As agricultural practitioners, farmers also play an important role in fulfilling this responsibility through proper and scientific pesticide use.