Atilla Gold - Thiamethoxam 30% FS - Mahindra Summit
Atilla Gold - Thiamethoxam 30% FS - Mahindra Summit
Atilla Gold Seed-Treatment Insecticide by Mahindra Summit
Atilla Gold contains thiamethoxam 30% FS. Atilla Gold is a systemic thiamethoxam insecticide that Mahindra identifies as a seed dresser. It affects insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Composition: thiamethoxam 30% FS.
Application route: Seed dressing, not a substitute for a foliar thiamethoxam product.
Before use: Confirm the product rate, water volume, method and waiting period on the supplied label.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌱Seed-treatment use: Mahindra identifies the FS product as a seed dresser.
- 🌿Early crop focus: Treatment is directed at protection associated with crop establishment.
- 🌾Cereal targets: Sorghum shoot fly, wheat termites and maize stem fly are separately listed.
- 🎯Sucking-pest scope: Cotton, chilli, okra and sunflower have defined sucking-pest pairings.
- 🔄Defined action group: Thiamethoxam is classified in IRAC Group 4A.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Mahindra Summit Agriscience Limited |
| Technical Name | thiamethoxam 30% FS |
| Mode-of-Action Group | IRAC 4A |
| Chemical Group | Neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | FS: flowable concentrate for seed treatment |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack warning panel and protective-equipment instructions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Atilla Gold is a systemic thiamethoxam insecticide that Mahindra identifies as a seed dresser. It affects insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Seed dressing: Treat seed only under the current Atilla Gold label directions.
- Systemic movement: Thiamethoxam can move through the developing plant’s vascular system.
- Nerve-site action: The active ingredient disrupts normal insect nerve signalling through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
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 Atilla Gold recommendation table names the following crop-and-target pairings.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
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| Sorghum |
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| Wheat |
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| Soybean |
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| Chilli |
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| Okra |
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| Maize |
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| Sunflower |
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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
Mahindra clearly identifies seed dressing, but its public table places seed-treatment figures beneath a per-hectare g/ml header. Do not use those figures until the current label confirms the quantity per seed weight and the required slurry preparation.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product rate | Water volume | Method | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Sorghum | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Wheat | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Soybean | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Chilli | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Okra | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Maize | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
| Sunflower | Confirm per seed weight | Label slurry directions | Seed dressing | Check label |
A seed-treatment rate must not be treated as an area spray rate. No per-acre conversion or generic tank recipe is supplied here.
Check all restrictions for treated seed, sowing and the harvested crop on the pack. Do not interpret an absent waiting-period figure as permission to use treated seed as food or feed.
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 crop and target: Confirm the supplied Atilla Gold label covers the intended seed-treatment use.
- Measure by seed quantity: Use the exact product amount and slurry volume stated for the seed weight; the public webpage does not resolve these units reliably.
- Treat and sow as directed: Follow the label for equipment, coating, drying, storage before sowing and safe handling.
- Keep treated seed separate: Clearly identify treated seed and keep it out of food, feed and oil-extraction channels. Follow the pack’s disposal instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atilla Gold a seed treatment?Yes. Mahindra identifies thiamethoxam 30% FS Atilla Gold as a seed dresser.
Is it the same as Attila 25% WG?No. The concentrations and formulations differ. Do not substitute Attila WG instructions for Atilla Gold FS seed treatment.
How much should I use per kilogram of seed?Obtain the current crop-specific label. The public manufacturer table uses an inconsistent area heading, so no per-kilogram recipe is inferred here.
Can treated seed be used for food or feed?No. Keep pesticide-treated seed out of food, animal feed and oil-extraction channels.
Which maize pest is listed?The manufacturer’s Atilla Gold table names stem fly for maize. Do not transfer the sorghum or soybean shoot-fly claim without checking the label.
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.