Platinum insecticide is a broad-spectrum, soil-applied
insecticide with a systemic mode of action. It is a Group 4A
neonicotinoid insecticide containing the active ingredient
thiamethoxam. Plant roots quickly absorb Platinum and the
active ingredient rapidly transports throughout the plant.
This movement results in part from thiamethoxam’s high
water solubility, moderate soil adsorption and low partition
coefficient. These chemical properties give Platinum long
residual activity and consistent pest control. Thiamethoxam
controls target pests by interfering with the nicotinic
acetylcholine receptors in their nervous systems. After
insects contact the insecticide, feeding stops within a few
hours and death generally occurs within 24 to 48 hours.
Because of its high mobility within the plant and outstanding
efficacy, Platinum exhibits excellent systemic activity against
sucking and chewing pests in berries, brassica vegetables,
citrus fruit, cucurbit vegetables, fruiting vegetables, grapes,
leafy vegetables and potatoes.
