Theo Super is a systemic insecticide designed for seed treatment.1 It's manufactured by Crystal Crop Protection Limited and contains Thiamethoxam 30% FS as its active ingredient.2 This neonicotinoid insecticide offers excellent protection to seeds and seedlings from a wide range of early-season pests, ensuring healthy germination and establishment.3

Mode of Action:

Theo Super works by disrupting the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the insect's nervous system. This leads to overstimulation of the receptors, causing continuous firing of neurons, paralysis, and ultimately death.4 Theo Super is absorbed by the seed and translocated to the developing seedling, providing systemic protection from sucking and chewing pests.5

Key Features and Benefits:

• Systemic action: Provides protection from within the plant, targeting pests that feed on the sap or tissues of the seedling.6

• Broad-spectrum control: Effective against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests, including aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, termites, and soil-dwelling insects.7

• Fast action: Quickly stops pests from feeding, minimizing damage to the young seedlings.8

• Improved seed germination and stand: Enhances germination rate and ensures a healthy and uniform crop stand.

• Longer duration control: Offers extended protection against pests, reducing the need for early-season foliar sprays.9

• Cost-effective: Offers a convenient and economical solution for seed treatment.

• Compatible with other seed treatments: Can be used in combination with other seed treatment products (always conduct a compatibility test before mixing).

Application:

Theo Super is used as a seed treatment.10

• Seed Treatment:

  • Dosage: Varies depending on the crop and target pest.11 Refer to the product label for specific recommendations. For example:

    • Cotton (Aphids, Jassids, Whiteflies): 10 ml/kg of seeds12

    • Wheat (Termites): 3.3 ml/kg of seeds13

    • Rice (Stem borer, Leaf folder): 3 ml/kg of seeds

  • Method: Treat seeds with the recommended dosage of Theo Super using a suitable seed treatment drum or other appropriate equipment. Ensure uniform coating of the seeds.

Crops:

Theo Super can be used on various crops, including:

• Cotton

• Wheat14

• Sorghum15

• Rice

• Okra

• Maize16

• Sunflower17

Available Packs: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml18

Important Note:

Always read and follow the instructions on the product label carefully before use. The use of the product is beyond the control of the manufacturer, and they do not assume any responsibility other than the uniform quality of the product.

Additional Information:

You can find more information about Theo Super insecticide on the Crystal Crop Protection Limited website or on various agricultural online platforms like BigHaat, HelloCrop, and Plantix.19 These resources may provide more detailed information on specific crop recommendations, application rates, and safety precautions.