Emamectin benzoate 1.9% EC is a water soluble liquid formulation containing 1.9% active ingredient and is recommended for the control of bollworms in Cotton; Leaf folder & hispa on Paddy; Green semilooper, Pod borer, Girdle beetle and Tobacco caterpillar on Soybean; pod borer on Checkpea; fruit borer & thrips on Chilli; Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) on Tomato. It is an insecticide with stomach action and should be ingested by the larvae to be most effective. Affected larvae become paralyzed and stop feeding shortly after exposure to Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC and subsequently die after 2-4 days.
Crop(s) | Common Name of Pest | Dosage/HA | Dilution in Water (L) | Waiting Period between last spray to harvest (days) | Re-entry after each Applicatio n (In Hours) | |
AI (g) | Formulation (ml) | |||||
Cotton | Bollworms | 11.0 | 580 | 500 | 15 | |
Chickpea | Pod borer | 7.13 | 375 | 500 | 14 | - |
Tomato | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | 7.13 | 375 | 500 | 3 | - |
Paddy | Leaf folder & hispa | 8.08 | 425 | 500 | 48 | - |
Chilli | Fruit borer & Thrips | 7.13 | 375 | 500 | 14 | - |
Soybean | Green semilooper, Pod borer, Girdle beetle and Tobacco caterpillar | 8.08 | 425 | 500 | 20 | - |
Apply the insecticide when the incidence of larvae is first observed and repeat applications as necessary. Apply the insecticide in sufficient quantity of water to ensure thorough coverage of the foliage. Plant protection equipment: Knapsack sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer, battery operated power sprayer.
Emamectin benzoate is recommended for the control of following pests in Cotton, when applied as foliar spray.
Early symptoms of poisoning may be a combination of dilation of pupils, muscular in-coordination, ataxia and muscle tremors.
NOTE: Do not induce vomiting or never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Non phytotoxic when used as per recommendation.
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically