Maxima belongs to second generation Neonicotinoid insecticide for controlling different sucking insects in large number of crops. It Protects the complete plant by systemic and translaminar action.
Trade Name: MAXIMA
Common Name: Thiamethoxam
Formulation: 25 % WG
Features
- Broad Spectrum- Effectively controls wide range of sucking pest i.e., Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips and Tea Mosquito Bug etc., on a wide range of crops like Cotton, Rice, Brinjal, Okra etc.
- Safe- It leaves no residues if used in recommended doses. It is favorable MRL’s for export oriented production. It is fit for IPM program.
Application Method
- Use 150 – 200 Litre of water volume per acre for effective spray.
- Apply Maxima on recommended crop and pest on ETL basis.
Recommended Dosages:
| CROP | PEST | DOSE (Per Ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (Nursery) | Yellow Stem borer, Gall midge, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper, White backed plant hopper, Green leaf hopper, Thrips | 100 ml (25 g a.i.) |
| Cotton | Jassid, Aphid, Thrips, Whitefly | Whitefly – 200 ml (50 g a.i.); Jassids, Aphids, Thrips – 100ml (25 g a.i.) |
| Okra | Jassid, Aphid, Whitefly | 100 ml (25 g a.i.) |
| Mango | Hoppers | 100 ml (25 g a.i.) |
| Wheat | Aphids | 50 ml (12.5 g a.i.) |
| Mustard | Aphids | 50-100 ml (12.5 – 25 g a.i.) |
| Tomato | Whitefly | 200 ml (50 g a.i.) |
| Brinjal | Whitefly, Jassids | 200 ml (50 g a.i.) |
| Tea | Mosquito bug | 100 ml (25 g a.i.) |
| Potato | Aphids | Foliar – 100ml (25 g a.i.) ; Soil Drench – 200ml (50 g a.i.) |
Packaging
Available in 5 g, 100 g and 250 g, 500 g & 1 kg packs.
Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
Precautions
- Do not spray against the wind direction.
- Avoid application during active foraging period of pollinators.
- Always wear protective clothing while handling.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
- Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying.
Mode of Action
- MAXIMA acts on the central nervous system of insects, causing irreversible blockage of postsynaptic nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors. This results in rapid pulse leading to hyperexcitation, convulsions, paralysis and finally to death.
- MAXIMA acts by interfering with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of the nervous system unlike organo phosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids which act on nerve fiber membrane proteins.
Danger Level
- Blue triangle, Moderately toxic.
- Cautionary word on triangle – Danger.