Emamectin Benzoate 3.0% + Thiamethoxam 12.0% WG

About Emamectin Benzoate 3.0% + Thiamethoxam 12.0% WG

Emamectin Benzoate 3.0% + Thiamethoxam 12.0% WG is a powerful, broad-spectrum insecticide combination often referred to as a "double-engine" solution.¹ It is designed to control both chewing pests (caterpillars) and sucking pests (aphids, thrips) simultaneously.

Technical Composition

• Emamectin Benzoate (3.0%): A chloride channel activator (Group 6). It primarily targets lepidopteran pests (larvae/caterpillars) by causing immediate paralysis upon ingestion.

• Thiamethoxam (12.0%): A neonicotinoid (Group 4A). It is a systemic insecticide that travels through the plants vascular system to kill sucking pests by disrupting their central nervous system.

• Formulation: WG (Water Dispersible Granules). These are dust-free granules that dissolve easily in water, making them safer for the user and preventing nozzle clogging.

Key Benefits

• Dual Action: Provides "knockdown" effect (fast action) against sucking pests and "long-residual" control against caterpillars.

• Translaminar & Systemic Power: It penetrates the leaf surface (translaminar) to reach pests hiding on the underside and moves upward through new growth (systemic).

• Phytotonic Effect: Many users report a "greening effect," where the crop looks healthier and more vigorous after application.

• Rainfastness: Generally becomes rainfast within 24 hours after application.

Usage & Dosage

This combination is widely used in crops like Cotton, Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal, Okra, Tea, and Pulses.

Mixing Instructions:

1. Mix the required quantity in a small amount of water to make a "slurry."

2. Add this slurry to the main spray tank (usually 150200 liters of water per acre).

3. Ensure uniform coverage of the foliage.

Safety & Precautions

• Toxicity: Classified as Blue Triangle (Moderately Hazardous).

• Honey Bees: Highly toxic to bees. Avoid spraying during active foraging hours (early morning or late evening is best).

• Aquatic Life: Highly toxic to fish; do not use near ponds or water bodies.

• PPE: Always wear gloves, a mask, and goggles during mixing and application.