DESCRIPTION
Sumitomo Kemstar Thiamethoxam 25% WG Insecticide Details :
- Technical Content: Thiamethoxam 25% WG
- Mode of Action:
- Thiamethoxam 25% WG is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide that interferes with the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death. It provides quick and long-lasting protection against sucking and chewing pests.
Features and Benefits:
- Effectively manages key pests in rice and cotton.
- Absorbed into plant tissues for internal and external pest protection.
- Targets insects through stomach and contact action for rapid control.
- Wettable powder formulation ensures easy application and better efficacy.
- Used for rice, cotton, and other crops affected by sucking and leaf-feeding pests.
- Crops: Rice and Cotton
- Target Pests: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Stem Borer, Gall Midge, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), White-Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH) and Green Leaf Hopper (GLH).
- Dosage: Use 15 to 20 gm per sprayer
FAQs for Sumitomo Kemstar Thiamethoxam 25% WG Insecticide
1. What is Sumitomo Kemstar Thiamethoxam 25% WG used for?
Ans. It is a systemic insecticide used to control sucking pests such as aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, and hoppers in various crops.
2. What crops is it recommended for?
Ans.
- Used in crops like:
- Cotton
- Rice
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
- Vegetables (Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Okra, etc.)
- Pulses & Oilseeds
3. How does it work?
Ans. It acts as a neonicotinoid insecticide, interfering with the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death.
4. What is the dosage per acre?
Ans.
- Cotton: 40-50 g per acre
- Rice: 40 g per acre
- Wheat: 20-25 g per acre
- Vegetables: 30-40 g per acre
5. How should it be applied?
Ans. Mix with 200 liters of water per acre and apply using a knapsack sprayer with a flat fan nozzle for uniform coverage.
6. What pests does it control?
Ans.
- Aphids
- Jassids
- Thrips
- Whiteflies
- Brown Planthoppers (BPH)
- Leafhoppers
7. How long does the effect last?
Ans. Provides long-lasting protection for 10-14 days after application.
