Acephate 50% + Imidacloprid 1.8% Sp
Chemical Composition
Acephate (active ingredient) 50.00 % w/w
Imidacloprid (active ingredient) 1.80 % w/w
Surfactant: (Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate) 3.00 % w/w
Inert:(Precipited Silica) QS % w/w
Total : 100.000 % W/W
Uses:
- Dual action: This insecticide controls a wide range of pests, including aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and bollworms (chewing and sucking insects).
- Systemic movement: The active ingredients are water-soluble and absorbed by plant roots and foliage, providing systemic control of feeding insects.
- Multiple crops: It can be used on various crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, cotton, brinjals, cucurbits, plantation crops, fruit crops, and field crops.
- Resistance management: The combination of acephate and imidacloprid helps delay pest resistance due to the dual mode of action.
- Cost-effective pest management: It is a cost-effective solution for managing multiple insect pests, especially in cotton crops.
Specific example of pests controlled
- Cotton: Aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and bollworms.
- Paddy: Brown plant hopper (BPH), green leafhopper (GLH), stem borers, and leaf folders.
- Other crops: Leaf-eating caterpillars, leaf miners, and various other sucking and chewing insects.
Important notes:
- Bee toxicity: It is toxic to honeybees, so avoid spraying during the foraging period.
- Dosage: The recommended dosage is 2 grams per liter of water.
- Application: Use high-volume hand-operated sprayers or tractor-mounted sprayers.