Thiamethoxam 25% SC

ICAMA Reg. No. PD20170405

Product Category:  Insecticides 

A systemic insecticide providing effective control of a wide range of piercing and sucking insect pests across various crops.

Why Choose Thiamethoxam 25% SC?

• Rapid uptake and translocation within plants, offering comprehensive protection.

• Effective against pests resistant to conventional insecticides.

• Versatile application methods suitable for diverse agricultural practices.

Key Features:

1.      Systemic Action: Thiamethoxam is rapidly absorbed and translocated within the plant, ensuring protection of new growth and hard-to-reach areas.

2.      Broad-Spectrum Control: Targets a variety of pests, including planthoppers, aphids, whiteflies, and leafhoppers, across multiple crops.

3.      Unique Mode of Action: Interferes with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system, leading to paralysis and death.

Effective Against:

·         Rice:

• Planthoppers (Nilaparvata lugens): Cause hopperburn, leading to significant yield losses.

·         Cotton:

• Aphids (Aphis gossypii): Transmit viral diseases and cause sap depletion.

• Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci): Vector for numerous plant pathogens, leading to reduced crop vigor.

·         Vegetables (Tomato, Cucumber):

• Leafhoppers (Empoasca spp.): Cause hopperburn and transmit phytoplasma diseases.

·         Ornamentals:

• Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis): Cause feeding scars and transmit tospoviruses.

Registered Scope and Method of Use

Technical Application Requirements:

1.      Timing & Frequency: Apply at the onset of pest infestation, targeting early developmental stages to maximize efficacy. Limit applications to two per season with a minimum interval of 14 days between treatments.

2.      Application Technique: Utilize calibrated spraying equipment to ensure uniform coverage. Employ sufficient water volume to achieve thorough wetting of the plant canopy.

3.      Environmental Considerations: Thiamethoxam is highly toxic to bees and other pollinators. Avoid application during flowering periods and when pollinators are active. Implement buffer zones to protect adjacent water bodies and non-target organisms.

4.      Resistance Management: Rotate thiamethoxam with insecticides from different chemical classes to prevent resistance development. Integrate with non-chemical control methods as part of an overall integrated pest management strategy.