Athlete - Imidacloprid 70% WG - Mahindra Summit
Athlete - Imidacloprid 70% WG - Mahindra Summit
Athlete Insecticide by Mahindra Summit
Athlete contains imidacloprid 70% WG. Imidacloprid affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system. Athlete is a water-dispersible granular formulation, not a direct-broadcast granule.
Composition: imidacloprid 70% WG.
Verified scope: The manufacturer’s crop-and-target pairings are listed below.
Before use: Confirm the product rate, water volume, method and waiting period on the supplied label.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🎯Sucking-pest focus: The listed targets include aphids, jassids, thrips and whiteflies.
- 🌾Rice-hopper scope: Brown and white-backed planthoppers are specifically listed for rice.
- 🍅Vegetable uses: Okra, cucumber, tomato and potato have separate target pairings.
- 💧Dispersible granules: The WG format is prepared according to the label before application.
- 🔄Clear resistance group: Imidacloprid belongs to IRAC Group 4A.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Mahindra Summit Agriscience Limited |
| Technical Name | imidacloprid 70% WG |
| Mode-of-Action Group | IRAC 4A |
| Chemical Group | Neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | WG: water-dispersible granules |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack warning panel and protective-equipment instructions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Imidacloprid affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system. Athlete is a water-dispersible granular formulation, not a direct-broadcast granule.
- Formulation preparation: Disperse WG granules only as directed on the current pack.
- Target-site action: Imidacloprid interacts with insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Nerve disruption: Abnormal nerve signalling affects susceptible insects.
Changing brand names does not necessarily change the mode of action. Follow a crop-specific resistance-management plan and all limits on repeat applications.
Target Crops & Pests
Mahindra’s Athlete recommendation table names the following crop-and-target pairings.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
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| Rice (paddy) |
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| Okra |
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| Cucumber |
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| Tomato |
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| Potato |
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Each target belongs only to its listed crop. Do not extend these recommendations to unlisted crops or assume that every listed target applies to every crop.
Dosage & Application Guide
Check the current pack before measuring product. The public manufacturer table uses a combined g/ml dose header without identifying the product unit. Quantitative directions are withheld until that ambiguity is resolved.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product rate | Water volume | Method | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Rice (paddy) | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Okra | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Cucumber | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Tomato | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Potato | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
The manufacturer’s product-dose heading is per hectare, not per acre. No operational dose or acre conversion is supplied from the ambiguous unit heading. The water column also needs its area basis confirmed on the pack.
PHI means the interval between the last application and harvest. An unverified waiting period does not mean zero days.
Confirm crop stage, equipment, repeat interval, maximum applications, re-entry and weather restrictions. No universal per-litre or tank recipe is inferred.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Match the target: Check the full Athlete identity, crop and target against the supplied label.
- Measure correctly: Use the label’s explicit product unit and water volume; do not substitute a hectare quantity for an acre quantity.
- Follow the approved method: Use only the preparation, equipment and application route specified on the pack. Do not assume a tank mixture is permitted.
- Protect people and water: Wear the specified protective equipment and prevent drift or runoff into water and neighbouring crops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Athlete?imidacloprid 70% WG.
Can Athlete WG be broadcast directly like GR granules?Do not assume so. WG means water-dispersible granules, a different formulation from direct-use GR products. Follow the supplied Athlete label.
What is the dose per acre or per litre?The public table does not identify an unambiguous product unit. Obtain the complete label directions before measuring or converting a rate.
Can I mix it with another product?No tank-mixture approval is established here. Follow the current label and crop-specific advice.
When can the crop be harvested?The current crop-specific waiting period was not verified. Confirm it on the supplied label before use.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the current pack label and leaflet. Match the crop, target, rate, method, water volume and waiting period to that label. This product overview is not a replacement for the approved directions.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing spray or dust and avoid skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent drift, spills and washings from reaching water. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.