Thiamethoxam 25% WG

Description

This is a modern insecticide that belongs to the neonicotinoid group. It contains Thiamethoxam 25% in the form of water dispersible granules. This formulation, when put in water, disperses evenly without forming lumps and this ensures the insecticide spreads properly on crop leaves and also gets absorbed inside the plant tissues. The chemical is systemic in nature, which means once applied it is taken up by the roots and leaves and then moves through the xylem sap in the entire plant body. Because of this systemic movement, even the new growing parts of the plant are protected from insect attack.

Mode of action of Thiamethoxam 25% WG

The main mode of action of Thiamethoxam is that it binds strongly to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the insect nervous system. This receptor is very important for nerve signal transmission in insects. When the chemical binds to this site, the insect nervous system gets disturbed which results in continuous nerve excitation. The insects stop feeding within a few hours of contact or ingestion and soon become paralyzed and die. That is why growers see quick knock down effect after application.

Benefits

Thiamethoxam gives long duration protection because after being absorbed in the plant it remains active for several days. The WG formulation makes handling safer compared to wettable powder or dust because there is less chance of inhalation. It dissolves easily in spray solution and spreads uniformly on the crop surface. This ensures better coverage and higher efficiency even at low dose. Growers also observe that regular use of Thiamethoxam 25% WG improves crop vigour since the plants are not stressed by pest attack and nutrients remain available for growth.

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