Emamectin Benzoate belongs to the ivermectin family. Emamectin Benzoate is broad spectrum, high efficacy and low toxicity type of insecticide cum acaricide.
BACF Optus Insecticide Technical Details
Technical Name: Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC
Mode of Entry: Systemic and Contact action.
Mode of Action: Optus has both systemic and contact action. Once insect come in contact with a chemical, it intensifies the effect of neurotransmitter such as GABA, make the latter lose function and disturb neurotransmission and result in quick stop to each and die
Key Features & Benefits
BACF Optus is a suitable insecticide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system.
It has a rain-fastness of 4 hours approximately.
This product is a modern insecticide of Avermectin group.
Optus (Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC) is a multipurpose world renowned soluble granular insecticide.
It gives effective control of caterpillars by its contact and stomach poison action.
Caterpillars stop causing damage to crops after 2 hours of the application of Optus.
Optus has a remarkable translaminar action by which it also controls the caterpillars present on the lower surface of the leaves.
Recommended Crops: Field Crop like Cotton, Safflower, Soybean, Groundnuts, all Vegetables, all horticulture crops etc.
Target Pest: All insects belong to Lepidoptera, Diptera, Homoptera, Thysanoptera, Coleoptera and mites insects
Dosage: 2ml per lit of water, 30 ml per 15 lit pump
Method of Application: Foliar spray
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.