Mite Off
Propargite 57% EC
Insecticide/Acaricide
Propargite 57% EC is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation containing 570 g Propargite (a.i.) per kg of formulation. It is an Acaricide used for the control of mites in Tea, Chillies, Apple & Brinjal. *Caution : Toxic to aquatic organisms hence should not be used near water bodies, aquaculture or pisciculture. It is irritant to skin and eyes, hence personal protective covering to avoid contact with skin and eye should be used.
Recommendation
| Crop(s) | Common Name of Pest | Dosage/HA | Dilution in Water (Ltrs) | Waiting Period between last spray to harvest (Days.) | Re-entry after each Application (In Hours) | |
| AI (gm/%) | Formulation (ml) | |||||
| Apple | European Red mite Two Spotted mite | 2.85-5.7 gm a.i./tree |
5-10 ml/tree | 10lit./tree | 9 | |
| Brinjal | Two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) | 570 | 1000 | 400 | 6 | |
| Chillies | Mite | 850 | 1500 | 500-625 | 7 | |
| Tea | Red Spider Mite | 430-612 | 750-1250 | 400 | 7 | |
Direction Of Use
Application Equipments:- The most commonly used high volume sprayers like knapsack sprayer, bucket pump sprayer, stirrup pump sprayer, foot sprayer, etc. Low volume application through power sprayer (ASPEE power sprayer) can also be done.
Time of Application
Precautions
- Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animals food.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
- Avoid inhalation the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind
- Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying.
- Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
- Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.
Symptoms Of Poisoning
Headache, nausea, vomiting, irritation to bronchial tubes and lungs tissue, Anorexia, ataxia, decreased activity, diarrohea,laboured breathing may occur.
First Aid
- If swallowed, induce vomiting by tickling the back of throat. Repeat it until the vomitus is clear. Do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious.
- If clothing and skin are contaminated, remove the cloths and wash the contaminated skin with copious amount of soap and water.
- If eyes are contaiminated, flush with plenty of saline/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- If inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air.
- If inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air
Phytotoxicity
Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
Disposal Of Used Container
- It shall be the duty of manufactures formulators of herbicide and operator to dispose packages or surplus materials and washings from the machine and container shall be disposed off in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental and water. pollution.
- The used packages shall not be left outside to prevent their re-use. 3 Packages shall be broken and burried away from habitation.
Storage Conditions
- The packages containing the insecticides shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles or shall be kept in separate almirah under lock and key depending upon the quantity and nature of the insecticide
- The rooms or premises meant for storing the insecticides shall be well built, dry, well-lit, ventilated and of sufficient dimensions to avoid contamination with vapours
