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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:
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Crops
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Target Pest
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Dosage/Acre
(gm)
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Dilution in water (L/Acre)
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Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days)
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Tea
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Red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites, thrips and scales
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200
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200
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3
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Cotton
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Whitefly
bollworms
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600
800
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200
400
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25
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Chili
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Mites & Thrips
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160-240
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200-400
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5
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Gram
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Pod borer
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160-240
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200-400
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21
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Pigeon Pea
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Pod borer
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160-240
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200-400
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21
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Soybean
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Girdle beetle & Stem fly
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240
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200-400
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30
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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.
