Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR Systemic Granular Insecticide 5kg

Why Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR Is Useful for Landscapes

Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR is intended for landscape situations where soil- and turf-associated insect pests can damage roots, grass, ornamentals and young landscape plants.

In UAE landscapes, lawns and ornamental areas are often maintained with regular irrigation. Combined with warm conditions, irrigated soil and dense turf can provide favourable environments for certain beetle larvae, turf insects and other pests. Damage may initially appear as thinning turf, weak plant growth, irregular brown areas or declining ornamental plants.

Because this product comes in a granular formulation, it can be distributed over the treatment area without preparing a conventional foliar spray mixture.

Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR Target Pests

The supplied product label lists pest-control uses including:

Turfgrass Pests

• Japanese beetle larvae/grubs
• Asiatic garden beetle
• Billbugs
• Chinch bugs
• Selected ants
• Flea beetles
• Leafhoppers
• Greenbugs
• Sod webworms
• Spittlebugs

The label excludes certain ant species including carpenter ants, fire ants, harvester ants and pharaoh ants from the listed turfgrass treatment.

Ornamental Plant Pests

The ornamental-use section includes several soil-associated beetles and larvae such as:

• Asian/Asiatic garden beetle
• Billbugs
• Black turfgrass ataenius
• European chafer
• Green June beetle
• Japanese beetle
• May/June beetles
• Northern masked chafer
• Oriental beetle
• Southern masked chafer

Annuals & Small Woody Landscape Plants

The label lists:

• Japanese beetle
• Leafhoppers
• Mealybugs

Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR Application Rate

For the listed uses, the product label indicates approximately:

At these rates, a 5kg pack covers approximately 5,000–6,250 m², which corresponds closely with the front-label statement that the pack treats up to 6,000 m².

Actual coverage depends on the selected label rate.

When to Apply Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR

Timing depends on the pest being targeted.

For turfgrass and ornamental uses, the label advises application up to approximately 45 days before the historical peak adult flight through the second-instar grub stage of the target species.

For annuals and small woody landscape plants, the label advises allowing approximately 1–4 weeks for reduction in pest density to occur.

Correct pest identification and treatment timing are important. Apply according to the complete instructions on the original product label.

Why Granular Insecticide Can Be Practical in UAE Landscaping

Granular products can be useful for large managed landscapes because the material can be distributed directly over the treatment area rather than requiring preparation of a large spray volume.

For properties with lawns, landscaped gardens, ornamental beds or managed green areas, this can provide a practical treatment format where the listed pests are present.

Typical situations where professional diagnosis may be worthwhile include:

• Turf beginning to thin without an obvious irrigation problem
• Grass that lifts easily because roots have been damaged
• Irregular declining or brown turf patches
• Visible beetle larvae or grubs in soil
• Repeated insect activity around ornamental planting
• Leafhopper or mealybug infestations on labelled landscape plants
• Previous seasonal history of turf pest damage

These symptoms can have other causes, so pest presence should be confirmed before pesticide treatment.

Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR Key Benefits

Granular Formulation

No conventional spray solution needs to be prepared for the labelled granular applications.

Large-Area Coverage

The 5kg package is labelled to treat up to approximately 6,000 m², making it suitable for substantial landscaped areas.

Turf & Landscape Pest Coverage

The label includes several important turf, beetle-larvae and ornamental-plant pests.

Systemic Insecticide

The product is specifically identified on the manufacturer label as a Granular Systemic Insecticide.

Professional Landscape Application

Suitable for labelled turfgrass, ornamental plants, annuals and small woody landscape plants where the specified pests are present.

Product Specifications

Important Application & Safety Information

Use Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR only for crops, sites and pests listed on the original label.

Determine the target pest before treatment and follow the applicable rate and timing. Avoid exceeding the recommended application rate.

Keep the product out of reach of children and store it in the original container under appropriate storage conditions.

As with any pesticide, wear suitable protective equipment while handling and applying the product and follow all precautionary, storage and disposal instructions printed on the original container.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR

What is Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR used for?

Sharda Thiamethoxam 0.33% GR is a granular systemic insecticide labelled for controlling selected pests of turfgrass, ornamental plants, annuals and small woody landscape plants.

What is the active ingredient?

It contains Thiamethoxam 0.33% w/w.

How much area does a 5kg pack cover?

The front label states that the 5kg pack treats up to 6,000 m². Actual coverage depends on the application rate selected from the product label.

Is it suitable for lawns?

Yes. Turfgrass is specifically included on the product label.

Does it control lawn grubs?

The label lists several beetle larvae and grub pests, including Japanese beetle and other listed turf beetles.

Is it a systemic insecticide?

Yes. The front label specifically identifies it as a “Granular Systemic Insecticide.”

Is it a liquid pesticide?

No. It is a GR granular formulation.