Optus Insecticide
About BACF Optus Insecticide
BACF Optus Insecticide is a formulation of Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% Emulsion Concentrate (EC), belonging to the ivermectin family. It is a broad-spectrum, highly effective, and low-toxicity insecticide and acaricide.
Technical Details
- Technical Name: Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC
- Mode of Entry: Systemic and Contact action
- Mode of Action: Optus acts systemically and by contact. It intensifies neurotransmitter effects such as GABA, disrupting nerve transmission, resulting in rapid paralysis and death of insects on contact.
Key Features & Benefits
- Suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems.
- Approximately 4 hours rain-fastness.
- Modern insecticide from the Avermectin group.
- Controls caterpillars effectively via contact and stomach poison action.
- Caterpillars stop damaging crops within 2 hours of application.
- Remarkable translaminar action controls pests on the lower leaf surfaces.
Usage & Application
| Recommended Crops | Target Pests | Dosage | Method of Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton, Safflower, Soybean, Groundnuts, all vegetables and horticulture crops | Insects from Lepidoptera, Diptera, Homoptera, Thysanoptera, Coleoptera, and mite groups | 2 ml per liter of water; 30 ml per 15-liter pump | Foliar spray |
Disclaimer
This information is provided for reference only. Always follow the recommended application instructions on the product label and leaflet.
| Quantity: 1 |
| Unit: ml |
| Chemical: Emamectin benzoate 1.9% EC |