AP-Tiamet

Managing pest pressure: Field experience with AP-Tiamet

When it comes to protecting winter wheat during early developmental stages, professional farmers look for reliability and systemic performance. AP-Tiamet, produced by Agrarprofi, has become a staple for those who need a predictable result against complex pests such as cereal beetles, aphids, and Hessian flies. Using this insecticide allows for a quick, effective intervention without compromising crop health.

Application and technical efficiency

The product comes in water-dispersible granules, which is a major advantage in field operations. It dissolves quickly, ensuring that the spray solution is homogeneous and won't clog sprayer nozzles or filters. With a dosage range of 0.5–1.0 L/ha, it is highly economical and adaptable to the actual pest pressure observed in the field.

• Dual action: The combination of contact and systemic properties provides an immediate knockdown effect on adult pests, followed by long-term protection as the active ingredient (thiamethoxam) translocates throughout the plant.
• Seasonal flexibility: With up to 2 treatments allowed per season, you can effectively manage pest windows, covering critical phases from seedling to full tillering.
• Safety and handling: Classified as hazard class 3, the product is manageable for standard spray crews while maintaining robust performance standards.

From a maintenance and operational standpoint, the efficiency of AP-Tiamet shines when applied preventively or at the onset of pest activity. It effectively stops aphids and cicadellids, preventing them from spreading viral diseases. Because it is systemically absorbed, the wheat plant itself becomes protected from within, creating a barrier that remains active for several weeks, giving the crop the stability needed to maximize yield potential.