FOSMITE is a widely trusted contact organo-phosphorous acaricide and insecticide. FOSMITE contains Ethion, one of the oldest and largest selling acaricide and Insecticide in the world, as active ingredient. FOSMITE formulations are applied on the foliage for effective control of Mites, Scales, Thrips, Beetles and Lepidopterous larvae.
Trade Name: FOSMITE
Common Name:Ethion Chemical group:Organo-phosphorous Formulation:50% EC Compatibility:Incompatible with alkaline material
Features
- Broad Spectrum- Works on wide range of chewing and sucking pest. Works even on Mites.
- Safe and Convenient- Does not leave any undesirable residues at recommended dose. Relatively safer for beneficial insects. Compatible with most commonly used pesticides.
Application Method
Use 150 - 200 Litre of water volume per acre for effective spray.
Recommended Dosages:
CROP | PESTS | DOSE (Per Ha) |
Tea | Red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites, thrips and scales | 500 ml (250 g a.i) |
Cotton | Whitefly, bollworms |
Whitefly: - 1500-2000 ml (750-1000 g a.i.) Bollworms: - 1500-2000 ml (1000 g a.i.) |
Chili | Mites & Thrips | 1500-2000 ml (750 - 1000 g a.i) |
Gram | Pod borer | 1000-1500 ml (500 - 750 g a.i) |
Pigeon Pea | Pod borer | 1000-1500 ml (500 - 750 g a.i) |
Soybean | Girdle beetle & Stem fly | 1500 ml (750 g a.i) |
Antidote
- Give atropine sulphate 2 to 4 mg intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval until the patient recovers.
- Administer 2 PAM, 1 to 2 g to be dissolved in 10 cc distil water and inject intravenously (very slowly) taking 10 to 15 minutes.
Mode of Action
FOSMITE is an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which is responsible for inhibition of enzyme Acetylcholinesterase resulting into blockage in the transmission of nerve impulses in insects and mites.
Danger Level
- Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
- Cautionary word on triangle - Poison.
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