About Product
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Fosmite Insecticide is a widely trusted contact Organo-phosphorous acaricide and insecticide.
- It is a non-systemic insecticide with predominant contact and residual action.
- Fosmite has fast knock down action against both nymph and adult mites.
Fosmite Insecticide Technical Details
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Technical Content: Ethion 50% EC
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Mode of Entry: Non-systemic and Contact action
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Mode of Action: Ethion is an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor responsible for the inhibition of the enzyme Acetylcholinesterase resulting in blockage in the transmission of nerve impulses in insects and mites.
Key Features & Benefits
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Fosmite Insecticide is a contact broad spectrum insecticide for effective control of Mites, Scales, Thrips, Beetles, and Lepidopteran larvae.
- It has strong ovicidal and larvicidal action.
- Fosmite controls the pest for a longer time.
Fosmite Insecticide Usage & Crops
Recommendations:
| Crops |
Target Pest |
Dosage/Acre (gm) |
Dilution in water (L/Acre) |
Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days) |
| Tea |
Red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites, thrips and scales |
200 |
200 |
3 |
| Cotton |
Whitefly bollworms |
600 800 |
200 400 |
25 |
| Chili |
Mites & Thrips |
160-240 |
200-400 |
5 |
| Gram |
Pod borer |
160-240 |
200-400 |
21 |
| Pigeon Pea |
Pod borer |
160-240 |
200-400 |
21 |
| Soybean |
Girdle beetle & Stem fly |
240 |
200-400 |
30 |
Method of Application: Foliar Spray
Additional Information
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Fosmite insecticide is compatible with most of the commonly used pesticides.
- It is effective in controlling termites in buildings, termites, and borers in wood preservation.
- Fosmite is safe and Convenient: Does not leave any undesirable residues at recommended doses. Relatively safer for beneficial insects.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
