About Proclaim Insecticide
Proclaim Insecticide (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG) by Crystal is a modern insecticide from the avermectin group that works through contact, stomach and translaminar action. It is used for caterpillars, borers, thrips and mites in cotton, okra, cabbage, chilli, brinjal, red gram, chickpea, grapes and tea. Proclaim is effective against bollworms, fruit and shoot borers, diamondback moth, pod borer, thrips, mites and tea looper. Apply through foliar spray when the target pest infestation is noticed.
Proclaim Insecticide Technical Name
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Contact and stomach action with translaminar movement
Mode of Action: Proclaim controls caterpillars through contact and stomach poison action. Target larvae are affected when they come in contact with the spray or feed on treated plant material. Its translaminar movement helps the insecticide move through leaf tissue and control caterpillars present on the lower surface of leaves.
Time of Application: Apply Proclaim when the target pest infestation is noticed.
Key Features and Benefits
• Effective caterpillar control: Proclaim controls labelled caterpillar pests such as bollworms, fruit and shoot borers, diamondback moth, pod borer and tea looper.
• Contact and stomach action: The product acts when pests come in contact with the spray and when they feed on treated plant material.
• Translaminar activity: Proclaim moves through leaf tissue and helps control caterpillars feeding on the lower surface of leaves.
• Quick protection from feeding damage: The provided information states that caterpillars stop causing crop damage about 2 hours after application.
• Rainfastness: Proclaim has approximately 4 hours of rainfastness, as stated in the provided product information.
• Suitable for Integrated Pest Management: The product is described as suitable for use in Integrated Pest Management programmes.
• Modern avermectin insecticide: Proclaim belongs to the avermectin group of insecticides and is supplied as a soluble granular product.
Proclaim Insecticide Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target pests |
Dosage per acre |
Dilution in water per acre |
Dosage per litre of water |
Waiting period |
Cotton |
Bollworms |
76 to 88 g |
200 L |
0.38 to 0.44 g |
10 days |
Okra, (bhindi) |
Fruit and shoot borer |
54 to 68 g |
200 L |
0.27 to 0.34 g |
5 days |
Cabbage |
Diamondback moth |
60 to 80 g |
200 L |
0.30 to 0.4 g |
3 days |
Chilli |
Fruit borer, thrips, mites |
80 g |
200 L |
0.4 g |
3 days |
Brinjal |
Fruit and shoot borer |
80 g |
200 L |
0.4 g |
3 days |
Red gram/ arhar/ tur |
Pod borer |
88 g |
200 to 300 L |
0.29 to 0.44 g |
14 days |
Chickpea |
Pod borer |
88 g |
200 L |
0.44 g |
14 days |
Grapes |
Thrips |
88 g |
200 to 400 L |
0.22 to 0.44 g |
5 days |
Tea |
Tea looper |
80 g |
200 L |
0.4 g |
1 day |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray: Apply Proclaim as a foliar spray using the crop specific dose and water volume given in the dosage table. Prepare a uniform spray mixture and ensure thorough coverage of the crop canopy, including the lower surface of leaves.
Best Time to Spray
Apply Proclaim when the target pest infestation is noticed. Ensure good crop coverage so the spray reaches caterpillars feeding on different parts of the foliage.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before mixing Proclaim with other crop protection products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets and livestock.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Proclaim Insecticide Expert Advice
“Crystal Proclaim is an excellent contact insecticide used for effective control of caterpillars, thrips and mites in various crops. For best results, apply Proclaim when the insects are first noticed on the crop.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines wherever applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval for each crop.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
