Initiator Insecticide Tablets

Initiator Insecticide Tablets combine a controlled-release fertiliser with a systemic insecticide to promote healthy plant growth while providing long-lasting protection against sucking insect pests. Designed for containerised, newly planted and established plants, the tablets are placed directly into the soil where roots absorb both nutrients and the active ingredient.

Best for

• Containerised plants and nursery stock
• New plantings and established ornamentals
• Roses, azaleas, Lilly Pilly and ornamental trees and shrubs
• Long-term protection against sucking insect pests

Key features

• Dual action: Combines fertiliser with systemic insecticide to support healthy growth while protecting plants from insect damage.
• Long-lasting protection: Provides up to 12 months of residual protection against a range of sucking insect pests.
• Easy application: No mixing, measuring or spraying required—simply place the tablet into the soil or planting hole.
• Targeted delivery: Nutrients and insecticide are released directly into the root zone for efficient plant uptake.
• Supports plant health: Encourages strong root development, improved growth and better plant establishment.
• Low impact: Tablet application helps minimise exposure to beneficial predatory insects compared with foliar spraying.

Specifications

• Brand: Initiator
• Product type: Systemic insecticide tablets
• Formulation: Tablet
• Active ingredient: 200 g/kg Imidacloprid
• Activity: Residual and systemic
• Chemical type: Synthetic insecticide
• Target pests: Aphids, psyllids, mealybugs, scale, azalea lace bug, African black beetle, Chrysomelid leaf beetle, Heteronyx spring beetle and other sucking insect pests
• Suitable for: Containerised plants, ornamentals, roses, azaleas, Lilly Pilly and newly planted trees and shrubs