ACT 150
- Thiamethoxam belongs to neonicotinoid group
- Broad spectrum systemic insecticide with quick stomach and contact action
Trade Name: ACT 150
Formulation Type: 25% WG
Active Ingredient: Thiamethoxam
Mode of Action
- Agonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) affecting the synapses in the insect central nervous system
- Irreversible blockage of postsynaptic nAChRs leads to hyperexcitation, followed by convulsion & paralysis and thereby results in death of insects
Salient Features
- Rapidly taken up by roots of germinating seedlings and translocated in whole plant
- Excellent translaminar action and thereby effectively controls hiding insects beneath the leaf
- Extended lasting activity
- Controls insects under resurgence to other insecticides
ApplicationPrinciples
- Applications should be made immediately after the spray solution is prepared
- Ensure thorough and uniform coverage
- For effective results, spray at appearance of pest infestation
RecommendedCrops
| Crops: | Pests: | Dosage per Ha |
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| Rice | Stem Borer, Gall Midge, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper, White Backed Plant Hopper, Green Leaf Hopper, Thrips | 100g |
| Mangoes | Hoppers | 100g |
| Potato | Aphid (foliar spray) | 100g |
| cotton | Jassid, Aphid | 100g |
| Tea | Mosquito Bug | 100g |
| Citrus | Psylla | 100 g |
| Okra | Jassid, Aphid, Thrips, Whitefly | 100 g |
| Cumin | Aphid | 100 g |
| Potato | Aphid (soil drenching) | 200 g |
| Tomato | Whitefly | 200 g |
| Cotton | Whitefly | 200 g |
| Brijal | Whitefly, Jassid | 200 g |
| Wheat | Aphid | 50 g |
| Mustard | Aphid | 50 - 100 g |
| Tomato | Whitefly (soil drenching) | 400 g |
| Rice (nursery) | Whorl Maggot | 2000 g |
Method of Application
Foliar spray
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Compatibility
Compatible with most of the products.
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Packaging
5 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g & 1 kg
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Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
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Precautions
Use PPE during application. Read and follow all instructions on the label and leaflet thoroughly.
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Toxic Level
Triangle colour: Blue, moderately toxic Cautionary Word: Danger
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