It 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:
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 EFFORT™ 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
- It 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.
- It 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.