Trio Methoxam 30 is a systemic seed treatment insecticide that protects the crop from the day the seed goes into the ground. Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide consists of thiamethoxam, which works by binding to nerve receptors in the insect, causing over-stimulation, paralysis, and death. Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide works by contact, stomach, and systemic routes together, which makes it far more thorough than a surface dressing. It is also simple to apply.
Key Features and Benefits of Trio Methoxam 30 Insecticide:
Systemic Movement: Trio Methoxam 30 travels up through the plant, reaching leaves and stems that a spray might miss.
Fewer Applications: One dressing of Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide replaces two or three early rounds, saving both labour and chemical cost.
Broad-Spectrum: Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide handles soil pests such as termites and white grubs along with sucking pests above the ground.
Low Rate, Long Hold: A few millilitres of Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide per kilogram of seed gives cover for several weeks after germination.
Easy to Apply: Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide does not drift and mixes easily with water for straightforward application.
Trio Methoxam 30 Insecticide Uses:
Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide is registered against these early-season problems:
Aphids, Jassids and Whitefly: The main sap suckers of cotton and okra during the seedling phase.
Thrips: Heavy early pressure in chilli nurseries and young cotton.
Shoot Fly and Stem Fly: Dead heart damage in maize, sorghum and soybean.
Termites: Underground attack on wheat seed and young roots.
White Grubs: Root feeding in groundnut and other light-soil crops.
Recommended Dose:
The Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide dose per litre of water is not the right measure for this product, because it is a seed dressing and not a foliar spray. The Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide rate is set per kilogram of seed, and the water is only a carrier — about 10 to 20 ml per kg of seed is enough to make a workable slurry.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose per kg Seed | Slurry Water |
Cotton | Aphids, jassids, whitefly, thrips | 10 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
Soybean | Stem fly, shoot fly | 10 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
Maize | Stem fly | 8 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
Chilli | Thrips | 7 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
Okra | Jassids | 5.7 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
Wheat | Termites | 3.3 ml | 10–20 ml per kg |
How to Use Trio Methoxam 30 Insecticide:
Shake the Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide bottle well, since a flowable concentrate settles while standing.
Weigh the seed lot first, then measure the dose against that weight.
Spread the seed evenly on a clean polythene sheet, tarpaulin or seed tray.
Mix the measured Trio Methoxam 30 with 10 to 20 ml of water per kg of seed to form a thin slurry.
Sprinkle the slurry over the seed and turn it by hand or in a seed drum until every grain is coated.
Dry the treated seed in shade for about 30 minutes before it goes to the field.
Sow within 24 hours; treated seed does not store well.
Wash hands, the mixing drum and the sheet thoroughly once the work is over.
Best Time to Apply:
Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide is applied just before sowing, not weeks ahead. Working in shade keeps the coating stable, and a still, dry spot keeps dust from blowing about. Sowing depth matters too — treated seed should sit properly covered with soil so that no bird, animal or bee comes into contact with it.
Frequency of Application and Re-Entry Period:
Frequency: One treatment per seed lot is all that is needed; there is no repeat dose for Trio Methoxam 30.
Cover Period: Expect Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide to hold for roughly the first three to six weeks after germination, after which normal scouting takes over.
Compatibility: Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide goes along with most seed-treating fungicides. Where a fungicide is also being used, treat with the fungicide first, then this product.
Re-Entry: With Trio Methoxam 30, there is no spray drift, but avoid handling treated seed without gloves and keep the sowing area dust-free.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Go through the Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide label and leaflet properly before the container is opened.
Wear gloves, goggles and a mask while measuring, mixing and coating the seed.
Never use Trio Methoxam 30 treated seed as food or as cattle feed, and never sell it for that purpose.
Nothing goes in the mouth during the job — no food, no water, no tobacco.
Thiamethoxam is toxic to honeybees, so avoid raising dust from treated seed at sowing.
Toxic to fish, so keep this insecticide away from ponds, canals and drainage lines.
Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly, and change into clean clothes afterwards.
Triple-rinse empty containers, puncture them, and discard as per local waste rules.
Storage Instructions:
Keep the Trio Methoxam 30 bottle sealed and upright in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
Store away from sunlight, heat, food grain, seed for eating, feed, and drinking water.
Keep it locked away from children, pets, and cattle at all times.
Never shift Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide into a food or drink container.
Product Specifications:
Specifications | Details |
Product Name | Trio Methoxam 30 insecticide |
Brand Name | Titan Agritech Limited |
Trio Methoxam 30 Insecticide Technical Name | Thiamethoxam 30% FS |
Formulation Type | Flowable Concentrate for seed treatment (FS) |
Chemical Group | Neonicotinoid |
Mode of Action | Contact, stomach and systemic action; acts on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the insect nervous system |
IRAC Group | Group 4A |
Recommended For | Cotton, chilli, maize, okra, soybean, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and rice |
Pack Sizes Available | 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 L |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 years from the date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval | Not applicable — applied to seed before sowing |
Application Method | Seed treatment as a slurry |
Recommended Dose | 3.3 to 10 ml per kg of seed, depending on the crop |
Target Pests | Aphids, jassids, whitefly, thrips, shoot fly, stem fly, termites and white grubs |
Product Category | Systemic seed treatment insecticide |