01What is Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP?+
Thio Maxx is a fungicide manufactured by Deep Soil Agrology Limited, containing Thiophanate Methyl 70% as a wettable powder (WP) formulation. It […]
02Which crops and pests are listed for Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP?+
Papaya — Powdery mildew; Apple — Scab; Tomato — Ring rot; Bottle gourd — Anthracnose; Grapes — Powdery mildew, Anthracnose, Rust
03What application rates are listed for Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP?+
Papaya — Powdery mildew: 202 g A.I. 289 g formulation; water dilution: 304-405; waiting period: 4 days. Apple — Scab: 202 g A.I. 289 g formulation; water dilution: 304-405; waiting period: 3 days. Tomato — Ring rot: 202 g A.I. 289 g formulation; water dilution: 304-405; waiting period: 7 days. Bottle gourd — Anthracnose: 405 g A.I. 579 g formulation; water dilution: 304-405; waiting period: 1 days. Grapes — Powdery mildew, Anthracnose, Rust: 202 g A.I. 289 g formulation; water dilution: 304-405; waiting period: 7 days
04What are the listed features of Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP?+
Contains Thiophanate Methyl 70% as the active ingredient; Formulated as a Wettable Powder (WP); Fungicide category product for disease management; Registered use in tomato, among other listed crops; Controls ring rot; Beta-tubulin-inhibiting mode of action
05How does Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP work?+
Thiophanate methyl is a benzimidazole-precursor fungicide that is converted within fungal cells to carbendazim, its active metabolite. Carbendazim inhibits beta-tubulin assembly during mitosis, disrupting fungal cell division and halting pathogen growth. Thiophanate methyl is classified under FRAC Group 1 (benzimidazoles).
06How should Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP be applied?+
Thio Maxx (Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP) is mixed with the recommended volume of water and applied as a foliar spray in tomato, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, following the approved product label.
07What safety guidance applies to Thio Maxx – Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP?+
Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging