AG-TARA FS – Thiamethoxam 30% FS Insecticide

What is AG-TARA FS?

AG-TARA FS is a seed-treatment insecticide containing Thiamethoxam 30% FS.

After appropriately treated seed is planted, the systemic active ingredient is available to the developing plant, helping protect young seedlings from susceptible insect pests during early crop growth.

The formulation is particularly useful where early pest attack can interfere with crop establishment.

How Does Thiamethoxam 30% FS Work?

Thiamethoxam belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides. It acts on the insect nervous system through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Because of its systemic properties, the active ingredient can be taken up by the developing plant after seed treatment, providing protection against susceptible pests feeding on young crop tissue.

For farmers, correct seed treatment can form part of an integrated strategy for protecting seedlings during crop establishment.

Key Benefits of AG-TARA FS

1. Systemic insecticidal action
2. Designed specifically for seed treatment
3. Helps protect crops during the early growth stage
4. Effective against specified sucking and early-stage insect pests
5. Uniform seed treatment enables targeted application
6. Helps reduce early pest pressure on emerging seedlings
7. Convenient FS formulation
8. Suitable for inclusion in an integrated pest-management programme when used according to the approved label

Target Crops and Pests

Government pesticide-use information lists Thiamethoxam 30% FS as a seed dresser for uses including the following:

Government IPM guidance also discusses Thiamethoxam 30% FS seed treatment in soybean pest-management programmes; however, the AG-TARA FS pack label should remain the controlling source for the crops, pests, dosage and application approved for this specific marketed product.

Why Use AG-TARA FS?

Early-Stage Crop Protection

Young seedlings can be particularly vulnerable to pest attack. Seed treatment provides protection at an important stage of crop establishment.

Systemic Movement

Thiamethoxam is a systemic insecticide, making it suitable for controlling specified pests that feed on treated plants.

Targeted Seed Treatment

Instead of relying solely on later foliar applications, seed treatment places the insecticide at the beginning of the crop cycle.

Convenient FS Formulation

The FS formulation – Flowable Concentrate for Seed Treatment – is specifically designed for application to seeds.

Recommended Application

AG-TARA FS is intended for seed treatment.

The exact quantity, crop, pest, method of treatment, safety precautions and application instructions should always follow the registered AG-TARA FS product label.

Do not use a generic dosage taken from another Thiamethoxam brand or use the product on crops or pests not mentioned on the approved label.

Why Choose Agrivo Chemicals?

Agrivo Chemicals offers a broad portfolio of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and plant-growth/plant-health products for agricultural applications. AG-TARA FS forms part of Agrivo’s insecticide range.

For product availability, dealership enquiries or technical information about AG-TARA FS – Thiamethoxam 30% FS, contact Agrivo Chemicals.