Kontos Insecticide Miticide contains the active ingredient spirotetramat, which targets a variety of pests and prevents damage to vegetable plants, fruit trees and ornamentals. This insecticide has a Suspension Concentrate formula that circulates through the plant's phloem and xylem. Kontos Insecticide/Miticide also lingers in the plant's shoots, roots and leaves. The insects feed on the plant and ingest the insecticide, killing them and preventing further infestation.