Thiamethoxam 25% WG (Water Dispersible Granules) is a highly effective, broad-spectrum neonicotinoid insecticide designed to control sucking and chewing pests like aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and hoppers in crops such as rice, cotton, and vegetables. It works systemically and through contact to provide long-lasting, rapid pest control, typically applied at 0.2–0.4 g/liter of water. 

Key Features and Benefits

• Systemic & Translaminar Action: Absorbed by roots and leaves, the insecticide moves through the plant's xylem, offering comprehensive protection including to new growth.
• Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, stem borers, and mirid bugs.
• Formulation: 25% Water Dispersible Granules (WG) ensure easy mixing without leaving residue, allowing for uniform application.
• Application Methods: Can be used for foliar spray, soil drenching, and seed treatment. 

Target Crops and Pests

• Crops: Rice, cotton, tomatoes, okra, potatoes, tea, and citrus.
• Pests: Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Stem borer, Brown plant hopper, Green leaf hopper. 

Thiamethoxam 25% WG (Water Dispersible Granules) is a systemic insecticide containing 25% w/w thiamethoxam as the active ingredient (a.i.). It belongs to the neonicotinoid chemical group (IRAC Group 4A) and acts by interfering with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect's central nervous system, causing paralysis. 

Key Ingredients & Components (25% WG Formulation):

• Active Ingredient (a.i.): Thiamethoxam (

  25.00%W/W

  25.00%𝑤/𝑤).
• Wetting Agent: Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (

  3.75%W/W

  3.75%𝑤/𝑤).
• Plasticizer: Butylated polyvinyl pyrrolidone (

  1.25%�/�

  1.25%𝑤/𝑤).
• Carrier: Diatomaceous earth (

  5.00%W/W

  5.00%𝑤/𝑤).
• Binder: Corn starch (

  QS% W/W)

  𝑄𝑆%𝑤/𝑤). 

Key Characteristics:

• Systemic Action: It is absorbed by roots and leaves, moving through the xylem to protect the entire plant, including new growth.
• Target Pests: Effective against sucking pests like aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and leafhoppers.
• Formulation: Water-dispersible granules that mix easily in water.
• Usage: Used on crops like rice, cotton, tomato, brinjal, and mango. 

Dosage and Usage

• General Dosage: 0.2–0.4 g per liter of water (or approximately 40-80 g in 200 liters of water per acre).
• Application Timing: Should be applied upon initial pest appearance, with 2-3 sprays at 10-15 day intervals.
• Compatibility: Can be mixed with most common insecticides and fungicides.
• Precaution: Highly toxic to bees and aquatic invertebrates; avoid application during flowering.