Actara® 25WG is a foliar-applied insecticide containing the active ingredient thiamethoxam. Thiamethoxam is a second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide, belonging to the thianicotinyl subclass of chemistry and possessing unique chemical properties that result in excellent control of many sucking and chewing pests.

Actara 25WG is used at very low rates and exhibits excellent translaminar movement into plant tissue. This movement results in part from the high water solubility and low partition coefficient of thiamethoxam.

Thiamethoxam interferes with a unique receptor site in the insect’s nervous system, the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and is not known to be cross-resistant to any other insecticide classes. Actara 25WG has an excellent mammalian and environmental safety profile, and is well suited for use in integrated pest management programs.



Actara is not currently registered for use or sale in all states. Please check with your state or local extension service before buying or using this product.

Actara is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops and weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift onto blooming plants while bees are foraging adjacent to the treatment area.