Active Ingredient and Mode of Action
Cruiser utilizes advanced systemic chemistry to safeguard crops during early vegetative stages.
Key biochemical attributes:
- Active ingredient: Thiamethoxam, available in specialized seed treatment formulations including 350 FS and 70 WS.
- Neonicotinoid class: Acts as an agonist on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), disrupting insect nervous system transmission.
- Systemic uptake: Absorbed by the seed coat and translocated upward through roots and shoots as the plant germinates.
Target Crops and Pests Controlled
Cruiser provides broad-spectrum protection against both soil-dwelling and early foliar insect pests.
Approved agricultural applications:
- Registered crops: Cotton, maize, soybean, sunflower, wheat, sorghum, and grain legumes.
- Sucking pests: Effectively controls early-stage aphids, jassids, leafhoppers, thrips, and whiteflies during the initial 30 to 40 days.
- Soil-borne pests: Suppresses subterranean wireworms, termites, and shoot fly attacks during critical emergence windows.
Safe Seed Dressing and Handling Instructions
Proper application ensures uniform chemical coverage while minimizing applicator exposure.
Safe handling guidelines:
- Adhere to label dose: Follow official manufacturer dosages per kilogram of certified seed to prevent phytotoxicity.
- Protective gear: Wear nitrile gloves, protective masks, and goggles while dressing seeds in enclosed containers.
- Non-feed restriction: Treated seeds must never be consumed by humans or fed to poultry and livestock.
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Common questions
What is the active chemical ingredient in Cruiser?
Cruiser contains Thiamethoxam, a broad-spectrum systemic neonicotinoid insecticide designed for seed treatment.
How long does Cruiser seed treatment protect the growing crop?
It provides systemic crop protection against sucking pests and early insect damage for approximately 30 to 40 days after germination.
Can leftover treated seed be fed to livestock?
No, treated seeds are coated with chemical pesticide and must strictly be planted, never fed to livestock or consumed.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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