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This section provides an overview for sumithione as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 3 sumithione manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked sumithione companies as of December, 2024: 1.Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn.Bhd., 2.Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd, 3.Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd.
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Sumithione is an organophosphorus and organosulfur pesticide developed by Sumitomo Chemical Co.
Sumithione, the trade name for a chemical substance whose main active ingredient is fenitrothione (chemical formula: C9H12NO5PS), acts on the nervous systems of target organisms. It inhibits the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, an excitatory neurotransmitter. This continuous excitation results in an insecticidal effect.
Registered for controlling various insect pests, from aphids on vegetables to tree pests, Sumithione is popular due to its relatively low cost. It is used by both home gardeners and professional farmers and landscapers. Its toxicity to humans and livestock is lower compared to other organophosphorus pesticides. It has been used in Japan for over half a century.
Sumithione is utilized for pest control and is registered for a wide range of agricultural pests. This includes pests on trees, fruit tree beetles, rice pests, and vegetable pests such as aphids and stink bugs.
It is particularly significant in controlling tree borers, which have fewer registered pesticides compared to aphids and caterpillars. Sumithione is highly effective at low doses and possesses excellent contact and phagocytotoxic properties, which are effective when pests consume sprayed leaves or fruits. Additionally, its egg-killing property helps prevent the hatching of pest eggs.
The contact and food poisoning effects are useful for immediate pest control, while the egg-killing effect serves as a preventative measure.
Sumithione is available in the following forms:
Sumithione emulsion is a liquid form diluted in water, turning milky white upon dilution. It is registered for a broad range of crops and pests, including tree pests and aphids on vegetables and flowers.
The diluted product is sprayed onto crops, and for certain crops, unmanned aerial vehicle spraying is possible, offering labor-saving benefits.
Sumithione hydrate is a powder that becomes an opaque liquid when diluted in water and precipitates if left standing. It is effective against aphids, lacewings, bedbugs, stink bugs, and other insects on various fruit trees. The application involves dilution and spraying on crops.
Sumithione powder, used undiluted, controls pests like rice seedlings, stink bugs, and soybean stink bugs.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd, established in 1949, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals. The company’s agrochemical products are served in many industries, including crop protection, animal health, consumer products and commercial explosives. It is a certified ISO 9001:2008. In 2020, the company launched the Twiga Farmers Outreach Program(TFOP) which is aimed to educate farmers about Twiga products. It's objective is to sell chemicals, life science and consumer products to meet customer's requirements.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn.Bhd. |
42.9%
|
| 2 | Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd |
42.9%
|
| 3 | Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd |
14.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the sumithione page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
Malaysia
|
1 | 50.0% |
Australia
|
1 | 50.0% |
