EM-1 Insecticide
About EM-1 Insecticide
EM-1 Insecticide is a modern insecticide from the Avermectin group. It is a multipurpose, globally renowned soluble granular (SG) insecticide offering effective protection against a wide range of pests.
Technical Details
- Technical Content: Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
- Mode of Entry: Contact and Systemic
- Mode of Action: Acts through contact and stomach poisoning, delivering effective caterpillar control.
Key Features & Benefits
- Broad-spectrum control against a variety of caterpillars.
- Ideal for crops like cotton, okra, cabbage, cauliflower, chili, brinjal, red gram, chickpea, grapes, and tea.
- Perfect fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems.
- Translaminar action enables control of pests on the lower leaf surface.
- Rain-fast within 4 hours of application.
- Caterpillars cease crop damage within 2 hours of spraying.
Usage Recommendations
Method of Application: Foliar Spray
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage / Acre (gm) | Dilution in Water (L/acre) | Dosage / Litre of Water (gm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Boll Worms | 76–88 | 200 | 0.38–0.44 |
| Okra | Fruit & Shoot Borer | 54–68 | 200 | 0.27–0.34 |
| Cabbage / Cauliflower | DBM | 60–80 | 200 | 0.30–0.40 |
| Chilli | Fruit Borer, Thrips & Mites | 80 | 200 | 0.40 |
| Brinjal | Fruit & Shoot Borer | 80 | 200 | 0.40 |
| Chickpea | Pod Borer | 88 | 200 | 0.40 |
| Grapes | Thrips | 88 | 200 | 0.40 |
| Red Gram | Pod Borer | 88 | 200 | 0.40 |
| Tea | Tea Looper | 80 | 200 | 0.40 |
Additional Information
- EM-1 is compatible with standard foliar spray practices.
- Provides quick knock-down of caterpillar activity post-application.
| Unit: gms |
| Chemical: Emamectin benzoate 5% SG |