Product Overview
Actara® by Syngenta is a second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide powered by Thiamethoxam 25% WG, delivering rapid knockdown and long-lasting systemic protection against sucking and chewing pests. Its water-dispersible granule (WG) formulation ensures easy mixing and uniform application across fruits, vegetables, cereals, and cotton.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Broad-Spectrum Control – Effective against:
Sucking Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, jassids, psyllids
Chewing Pests: Stem borers, leaf folders, gall midge
✔ Fast-Acting – Starts working within 24 hours
✔ Systemic Protection – Moves within plants to shield new growth
✔ Flexible Application – Foliar spray or soil drenching
✔ Resistance Management – Ideal for IPM programs
Technical Specifications
Active Ingredient: Thiamethoxam 25% WG
Chemical Class: Neonicotinoid (Group 4A)
Mode of Action:
Formulation: Water-Dispersible Granules (WG)
Recommended Usage
| Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (g/acre) | Dilution (L water/acre) | PHI (Days)* |
|---|
| Cotton | Jassids, Whiteflies | 40–80 | 200–300 | 21 |
| Rice | Stem Borer, Plant Hoppers | 40 | 200–300 | 14 |
| Mango | Hoppers | 40 | 400 | 30 |
| Tomato | Whiteflies (Foliar/Soil) | 80–160 | 200 | 5 |
Application Methods:
Why Farmers Trust Actara®?
→ Proven Performance – Trusted globally for decades
→ Crop-Safe – No phytotoxicity when used as directed
→ Economical – Low dosage with high efficacy
Safety & Best Practices
⚠ Toxic to bees – Avoid spraying during flowering
⚠ Rotate with non-neonicotinoids (e.g., spinosyns) to delay resistance
✅ Short PHI – Enables flexible pre-harvest applications
Always follow label instructions for crop-specific guidelines.
