RATNA STAR
Thiamethoxam 25% WG
RATNA STAR (Thiamethoxam 25% WG) is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad - India's premier agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter. Rapidly absorbed and translocated systemically, Thiamethoxam controls hoppers, aphids, whiteflies, jassids, thrips, mosquito bugs, stem borers, gall midges, leaf folders, BPH, WBPH, and GLH across mango, potato, cotton, wheat, tea, cumin, tomato, rice, citrus, brinjal, okra, and mustard. RATNA STAR's WG formulation dissolves easily for convenient application. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, RATNA STAR is a trusted versatile systemic insecticide for farmers managing diverse sucking and piercing pest complexes.
| Mode of Action | Systemic, Stomach And Contact action | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Crops | Target Pest | Dose/Acre |
| Cotton | Jassid, Aphid,Thrips/Whitefly | 40 gm/80 gm |
| Rice | Stem borer, Gall midge, Leaf folder, White backed plant hopper, Brown planthopper, Green leaf hopper, Thrips | 40 gm |
| Wheat | Aphid | 20 gm |
| Mustard | Aphid | 20-40 gm |
| Potato | Aphids | 40 gm(Foliar application)/80gm(Soil drench) |
| Cumin | Aphids | 40 gm |
| Brinjal (Foliar application) | Whitefly | 80 gm |
| Tomato (Foliar application) | Whitefly | 80 gm |
| Okra | Jassid, Aphid, Whitefly | 40 gm |
| Tea | Mosquito bug | 40 gm |
| Tomato (Soil drench) | White flies | 80 gm |
| Rice-Nursery (Soil Drenching) | Green leaf hopper,Thrips, Whorl Maggot | 800 gm |
| Citrus | Psylla | 40 gm |
| Packing | 100 gm, 250 gm, 500 gm, 1 kg | |
FAQ for RATNA STAR
Which crops is RATNA STAR recommended for?
RATNA STAR is recommended for mango, potato, cotton, wheat, tea, cumin, tomato, rice, citrus, brinjal, okra, and mustard - one of the broadest crop recommendations for any insecticide.
What pests does RATNA STAR control?
RATNA STAR controls hoppers, aphids, whiteflies, jassids, thrips, mosquito bugs, BPH, WBPH, GLH, stem borers, gall midges, leaf folders, and whorl maggots across its registered crops.
How quickly does RATNA STAR act after application?
Thiamethoxam is rapidly absorbed through leaves and roots and translocated systemically, providing fast pest knockdown - often visible within 24–48 hours of correct field application.
Can RATNA STAR be used as a soil drench?
Yes, Thiamethoxam in RATNA STAR can be applied as soil drench, through drip irrigation, or as foliar spray, providing versatile systemic pest management application flexibility.
Is RATNA STAR suitable for tea mosquito bug control?
Yes, RATNA STAR effectively reaches tea mosquito bug feeding sites within tea shoots through systemic action, providing reliable control of this economically important tea pest.