Company Name: SYNGENTA

Product Name: ACTRA 250 GM

Technical Name: THIAMETHOXAM 25% WG (Water Dispersible Granule)

Description:

ACTRA is a systemic insecticide containing Thiamethoxam 25% WG, a second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide from Syngenta. It provides rapid and long-lasting control of sucking and certain chewing insect pests in a wide range of crops. The product is absorbed quickly by plants and offers effective protection through systemic movement.

Technical Name:

Thiamethoxam 25% WG (Water Dispersible Granule)

Mode of Action:

Thiamethoxam belongs to the IRAC Group 4A (Neonicotinoids). It acts on the insect's nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), disrupting nerve signal transmission, causing paralysis and eventual death. It works through contact and stomach action with excellent systemic activity.

Feature & Benefit:

• Broad-spectrum systemic insecticide.
• Provides quick knockdown and long residual protection.
• Excellent control of sucking pests.
• Rainfast after proper absorption.
• Easy-to-use water-dispersible granule formulation.
• Improves crop health and productivity by reducing pest damage.
• Suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs when used as recommended.

Application Method:

• Foliar spray using a knapsack or power sprayer.
• Dissolve the recommended quantity in clean water and spray uniformly.
• Apply at the initial appearance of pests.
• Ensure complete coverage of foliage.

Dose:

• General recommendation: 80–100 g per acre
• Water volume: 150–200 litres per acre.
• Follow the crop-specific recommendation mentioned on the product label.

Pests:

Controls a wide range of sucking pests, including:

• Aphids
• Jassids (Leafhoppers)
• Whiteflies
• Thrips
• Brown Plant Hopper (BPH)
• Green Leaf Hopper (GLH)
• Plant Hoppers

Uses:

Recommended for various crops such as:

• Cotton
• Rice
• Chilli
• Tomato
• Okra
• Brinjal
• Cabbage
• Mustard
• Soybean
• Other vegetables and field crops (as per label recommendation)

Product Category:

Insecticide