thiamethoxam 141g/l +lambda-cyhalothrin 106g/l SC

Application Methods for thiamethoxam+lambda-cyhalothrin vs. Single-Active Products

1. Application Timing

• Combination Product (Thiamethoxam + Lambda-Cyhalothrin):
  • Apply during the early stages of pest infestation for both preventive and curative action. This combination works on multiple pest species and life stages, so one early application can suppress a broad range of pests.
  • Optimal application intervals range from 10 to 14 days, depending on pest pressure and crop type.
• Single-Active Products:
  • Timing should be more specific to target pest species. For example, use a thiamethoxam-based product when there is a high population of aphids or whiteflies, and a lambda-cyhalothrin product for chewing insects like caterpillars or beetles.
  • Single-active products may require more frequent applications (e.g., every 7 to 10 days) as they lack the dual action needed to control both piercing-sucking and chewing pests effectively.

2. Application Rate

• thiamethoxam+lambda-cyhalothrin Product:
  • Use a lower application rate since the combination product targets a broader range of pests. For example, use 200-300 ml/ha depending on the pest density and crop stage.
• Single-Active Products:
  • Higher application rates may be needed to achieve similar control levels for each target pest. For instance, for thiamethoxam-only products, use 150-200 ml/ha, and for lambda-cyhalothrin-only products, use 100-150 ml/ha. If pest pressure is high, a tank-mix or sequential applications may be required.

3. Mixing and Handling

• Combination Product:
  • Ready-to-use formulation simplifies mixing and reduces the risk of incorrect dosing or phytotoxicity. This saves time and effort, especially for large-scale applications.
• Single-Active Products:
  • Mixing two separate products may be necessary to achieve broad-spectrum control. This requires careful calculation of dosages and compatibility testing, which increases preparation time and complexity.

4. Frequency and Number of Applications

• Combination Product:
  • Fewer applications are required due to the dual action of both active ingredients. This reduces overall labor and material costs.
• Single-Active Products:
  • More applications may be needed to achieve the same level of control, as each product targets different pest types. This increases the number of spray cycles and the overall cost of pest management.