Scout is a broad spectrum systemic insecticide having quick stomach and contact action. It belongs to a unique neonicotinoid group that controls sucking and chewing pests.
Technical name: Thiamethoxam 25% WG
Mode of action: Scout has systemic and contact action After uptake of Thiamethoxam, the sucking pest stops feeding and even if death is delayed for 24 hours, the effects are comparable to knock-down compounds, since the feeding stop is irreversible. Affected sucking insects do not penetrate the plant tissue again.
Features and benefits:
Packing available: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg
RECOMMENDATION:
Crop | Pest | Dose/acre (g) | Dilution in water (L/acre) | Waiting Period (Days) |
Rice | Stem borer, Gall midge, Leaf folder, WBPH | 40 | 200-300 | 14 |
Cotton | Jassids, Aphid, Thrips, White flies | 80 | 200-300 | 21 |
Okra | Jassids, Aphid, White flies | 40 | 200-400 | 5 |
Mango | Hoppers | 40 | 400 | 30 |
Wheat | Aphid | 20 | 200 | 21 |
Mustard | Aphid | 20-40 | 200-400 | 21 |
Tomato | Whiteflies | 80 | 200 | 5 |
Brinjal | Whiteflies | 80 | 200 | 3 |
Tea | Mosquito bug | 40 | 160-200 | 7 |
Potato | Aphid | 40 (foliar application) 80 (Soil drench) | 200 | 77 |
Citrus | Psylla | 40 | 400 | 20 |
Rice- Nursery | Green Leaf Hopper, Thrips & Whorl Maggot | 800 | 250ml/sq. m | 14 |