NICATARA – Thiamethoxam 25% WG

NICATARA – Thiamethoxam 25% WG is a systemic, broad-spectrum insecticide formulated as a water-dispersible granule (WG). It belongs to the neonicotinoid group, designed for efficient control of sucking and chewing insect pests in a variety of crops including cereals, vegetables, fruits, pulses, and cotton. NICATARA provides fast action, translocation throughout the plant, and long-lasting protection, ensuring healthier crops and improved yield.

Mode of Action

• Neonicotinoid Action: Binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect’s central nervous system → overstimulation of nerves → paralysis and death of the pest.

• Systemic Action: Absorbed by roots and translocated to all parts of the plant → protects new growth.

• Contact & Stomach Action: Effective against insects through direct contact and ingestion.

Benefits

• Wide-spectrum control – Effective against aphids, whiteflies, jassids, leafhoppers, thrips, mealybugs, and other sucking and chewing pests.

• Systemic & Residual Action – Protects both treated parts and new plant growth for up to 15–20 days.

• Crop-safe formulation – Suitable for use on a wide range of crops when used as recommended.

• Improves yield & plant vigor – Reduces pest damage, promotes healthy growth, and improves crop quality.

• Resistance management tool – Neonicotinoid class with unique action helps manage resistance.

Recommendations

• Crops: Paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, vegetables, fruits, cotton, and others.

• Dosage: 100–150 g per acre in 150–200 liters of water.

• Timing: Apply at the first sign of pest infestation or as preventive treatment during high pest pressure periods.

• Method of Application: Foliar spray ensuring thorough coverage of the crop canopy.

• Precautions:

  • Avoid spraying during high wind or rainfall.

  • Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Do not exceed the recommended dosage to avoid phytotoxicity.