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Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
Insecticide
Emamectin benzoate 5% SG is a water soluble granular formulation cointaning 5% active ingredient and is recommendedfor the control of Bollworms on cotton, Fruit and shoot borer on okra, DBM on cabbage, Fruit borer, thrips, mites on chilli, fruit and shoot borer onbrinjal, pod boreronredgram,chickpeaGraps-ThripsandTea-Tealooper.Itisaninsecticidewithstomachactionandshouldbeingestedbythelarvae to be most effective. Affected larvae become paralyzed and stop feeding shortly after exposure to Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG and subsequently die after 2-4 days.
Recommendation
| Crop(s) | Common Name of Pest | Dosage/HA | DilutioninWater in water (Ltr) | Waiting Period betweenlast spray to harvest ( In days) |
Re-entry aftereach Applicatio n (In Hours) | |
| AI (g) |
Formulation (g) | |||||
| Grapes | Thrips | 11 | 220 | 500-1000 | 5 | |
| Redgram | Pod borer | 11 | 220 | 500-750 | 14 | |
| Cotton | Bollworms | 9.5-11.0 | 190-220 | 500 | 10 | |
| Chickpea | Pod borer | 11 | 220 | 500 | 14 | |
| Tea | Tea looper | 10 | 200 | 500 | 1 | |
| Cabbage | Diamond back moth | 7.5-10 | 150-200 | 500 | 3 | |
| Brinjal | Fruit & Shoot borer | 10 | 200 | 500 | 3 | |
| Okra | Fruit and shoot borer | 6.75-8.5 | 135-170 | 500 | 5 | |
| Chilli | Fruit borer, thrips, mites | 10 | 200 | 500 | 3 | |
Direction Of Use
apply the insecticides when the incidence of larvae is first observedand repeat applications as necessary. apply the insecticide insufficient quantity of water to ensure through coverage of the foliage. Emamectin benzoate 5% SG is toxic to Aquaculture and Honey bees.
Precautions
Do not use cooking utensils for preparing the spray solution. Use stick for stirring the spray solution. Avoid contact with skin, eye and clothing. Avoid inhalation of fog and vapours. Wear hand gloves to avoid contact with the skin. Wear protective clothing, mask, goggles and boots while handling the product. Do not eat, drink or smoke while applying the product. Wash hands with soap and plenty of water and change clothes after the work is over. Avoid contaminationo fair and water bodies with theinsecticides. Also wash the contaminated clothes.
Symptoms Of Poisoning
Early symptoms of poisoning may be a combination of dilation of pupils, muscular in coordination, ataxia and muscle tremors
First Aid
Remove the affected person to a well-ventilated area or fresh air and protect him from under cooling. In case of skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and thorough ly wash the affected parts of the body with soap and water. Incase of eye contact: Rinseeye swith clean water for several minutes. In case of ingestion: Give the patient one or two glasses of water, if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting. Get the attention of the medical doctor immediately.
NOTE: Do not induce vomiting or never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Phytotoxicity
Non phytotoxic when used as per recommendation
Antidote
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
Disposal Of Used Container
- Dispose packages or surplus materials and washing in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental or water pollution.
- The used packages shall not be left outside to prevent their re-use.
- The packages shall be broken and buried away from habitation.
Storage Conditions
- The packages containing the insecticide should best or edin original containers in separate rooms orpremises,away from the roomsor premises used for storing other articles particularly articles of food or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key.
- The rooms or premises meant for storing the insecticide shall bewell built,dry,well lit,and ventilated and of sufficient dimensions to avoid contamination with vapour.
- The product is toxic to aqua culture & honeybee.
