About Thiamethoxam 25 Wg Insecticide
Thiamethoxam 25 WG is a broad-spectrum, systemic insecticide used in agriculture to control a wide range of sucking and chewing insect pests. It is a water-dispersible granule (WG) formulation containing 25% Thiamethoxam as the active ingredient. Key Features and Mode of Action
- Systemic Action: Thiamethoxam is absorbed quickly by plants and transported to all their parts, including new growth, providing comprehensive and long-lasting protection from within.
- Contact and Stomach Action: It works through both contact (direct exposure) and stomach action (ingestion by the insect).
- Neonicotinoid Class: It belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides, which disrupt the nervous system of insects, leading to their paralysis and death.
- Translaminar Activity: It has good translaminar action, meaning it penetrates the leaf tissues to control hidden pests on the underside of leaves.
Target Pests and CropsThiamethoxam 25 WG is effective against a variety of pests on numerous crops:
| Crop(s) |
Target Pests |
| Rice |
Stem borer, gall midge, leaf folder, brown plant hopper (BPH), white backed plant hopper (WBPH), green leaf hopper (GLH), thrips |
| Cotton |
Jassids, aphids, thrips, whiteflies |
| Vegetables |
Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, jassids (e.g., in tomato, brinjal, okra, potato) |
| Fruits |
Hoppers (mango), psylla (citrus), mealybugs |
| Other Crops |
Wheat, tea (mosquito bug), cumin |
ApplicationIt is typically mixed with water to create a spray solution and applied as a foliar spray or a soil drench. The recommended dosage varies by crop and pest, but a common rate for foliar application is about 0.5 to 1.0 gram per liter of water, or 100 grams of formulation per acre for many crops. Brand NamesCommon product names for Thiamethoxam 25 WG include Actara, Areva, Suckgan, Texan, Maxima, and Thioxam.