It is a granular formulation that is easily soluble in water
containing 5% of the active ingredient. Belonging to the class of insecticides,
Emamectin benzoate 5% SG is a macrocyclic lactone insecticide. It demonstrates lower toxicity to non-target organisms and the environment.
In pest-management programs, Emamectin benzoate 5% SG has been included as it is an important component for controlling field crop pests. It is a
well acclaimed compound that can be used for the control of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner).
Emamectin Benzoate is a member of naturally occurring Evermectin family of insecticides. It is a highly recommended product that can be employed for the control of Lepidopterans
such as bollworms in cotton and fruit and shoot borers in okra.
The effectiveness of Emamectin benzoate 5% SG is maximum when ingested by the insect larva. Post the ingestion of this chemical compound the affected larvae get paralyzed. The larval feeding stops shortly after exposure to Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG and such larvae die after 2-4 days.
Crop | Pest | Dose (g/acre) |
Cotton | Bollworm | 190-220 |
Okra | Fruit & Shoot Borer | 135-170 |
Cabbage | Diamondback moth | 150-200 |
Chilli | Fruit borer, thrips, mites | 200 |
Red gram | Pod borer | 220 |
Brinjal | Fruit & Shoot borer | 200 |
Chickpea | Pod borer | 220 |
Tea | Tea looper | 200 |
Grapes | Thrips | 220 |