Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG is a widely used insecticide from the avermectin chemical class, derived from the naturally occurring soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. As a soluble granule formulation, it dissolves quickly in water and is particularly effective against lepidopteran pests like caterpillars, bollworms, and leaf folders across paddy, cotton, and vegetable crops in India.
How Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG Works
This insecticide works by activating glutamate-gated chloride channels in the insect’s nervous system, causing irreversible paralysis and death, typically within 24 to 72 hours of exposure. Once an insect comes into contact with the treated plant surface or ingests treated plant tissue, the active ingredient binds to these channels in muscle cells and motor nerves, causing rapid paralysis of mouthparts. Affected pests stop feeding within just 2 to 6 hours of contact, quickly halting further crop damage.
Why Farmers Choose This Insecticide
One of the most valued features of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG is its translaminar activity — it penetrates the leaf surface and forms a reservoir within treated leaves, giving residual protection against pests feeding on either side of the foliage. This means even caterpillars hiding on the underside of leaves, where direct spray contact is harder to achieve, still receive effective control.
This insecticide is particularly trusted for controlling yellow stem borer and leaf folder in paddy, two of the most damaging pests for rice farmers, as well as bollworms in cotton and pod borers in red gram and chickpea. Visible reduction in crop damage is typically seen within 3 days of application, giving farmers quick confirmation that the treatment is working. It also has a relatively low impact on beneficial insects when used as directed, making it suitable for use within Integrated Pest Management programs.
Key Benefits
- Controls bollworms, stem borers, leaf folders, and fruit borers
- Effective against diamondback moth, pod borers, and leaf miners
- Translaminar activity protects pests on both sides of the leaf
- Fast action — stops pest feeding within 2 to 6 hours
- Long-lasting residual control from a single application
- Low impact on beneficial insects when used as directed
- Compatible with most other chemical insecticides
Why Crop Nutrition Matters Alongside Pest Control
Crops recovering from caterpillar or borer damage benefit from extra nutritional support to regain their normal growth. Products like Fulvic Acid 80% help speed up nutrient absorption to support faster recovery, while Power PGR Liquid helps the plant focus its renewed energy on better flowering and fruit setting through the rest of the season.
Safety Tips & Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, and protective clothing while mixing and spraying
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing during application
- Ensure complete spray coverage since this product is not fully systemic and relies on contact and ingestion
- Maintain the recommended pre-harvest interval of around 14 days before harvesting for market
- Spray during early morning or evening hours for best results
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage
- Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap after spraying
- Keep away from children, animals, and food or feed storage areas
Storage Instructions
Store Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed and out of reach of children and animals. Shelf life is up to 2 years under proper storage conditions.
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