Mode of Action
non-systemic, Stomach and Translaminar action Insecticide.
Features
- Emamectin is a modern insecticide belongs to Avermectin group of insecticide.
- Emamectin is non-systemic insecticide with stomach action thus it must be ingested by the larvae to be most effective.
- It has good translaminar action thus controls the caterpillars present on the lower surface of the leaves.
- Emamectin Affected larvae become paralyzed and subsequently die after 2-4 days.
| Crop | Target Pests | Dosage/acre (gms) |
|---|---|---|
| Brinjal | Fruit borer, Shoot borer | 80 |
| Cotton | Bollworm | 80-90 |
| Cabbage | Diamond black moth | 60-80 |
| Chick pea | Pod borer | 90 |
| Chilli | Thrips, Mites, Fruit borer | 80 |
| Grapes | Thrips | 90 |
| Okra | Fruit borer, Shoot borer | 60-70 |
| Red Gram | Pod borer | 90 |
| Tea | Tea looper | 80 |
