Fosmite Insecticide
Ethion 50% EC Protection
₹1250.00
PI Fosmite is a highly effective, broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide containing Ethion 50% EC. It is one of the most trusted solutions in Indian agriculture for controlling a wide range of tough-to-kill sucking pests, mites, and certain chewing insects.
Product Overview
Technical Name: Ethion 50% EC
Chemical Group: Organophosphorus
Mode of Action: Non-systemic with Contact and Stomach action. It acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor, affecting the nervous system of the pests, leading to rapid knockdown and death.
Special Features:
Excellent Acaricide: Specifically famous for its superior control over all stages of mites (eggs, nymphs, and adults).
Versatile Pest Control: Beyond mites, it is highly effective against scales, thrips, and various borers.
Quick Knockdown: Provides immediate relief to the crop by stopping pest activity shortly after application.
Recommended Uses & Dosage
Fosmite is extensively used in plantation crops, field crops, and commercial vegetables.
Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (per Acre) |
|---|---|---|
Cotton | Whiteflies, Thrips, Aphids, Mites | 600–800 ml |
Chilli | Mites, Thrips | 400–600 ml |
Tea | Red Spider Mites, Scarlet Mites, Thrips | 200 ml (per 200L water) |
Pigeon Pea (Redgram) | Pod Borers | 400–600 ml |
Grapes | Mealybugs, Mites, Thrips | 400 ml |
Soybean | Girdle Beetle, Whiteflies | 600 ml |
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Key Benefits
Effective Mite Management: It is a "gold standard" for managing mite infestations in Chilli and Tea plantations.
Broad-Spectrum: Reduces the need for multiple products by targeting both insects and mites simultaneously.
Compatibility: It can be mixed with most common fungicides and insecticides (except those with alkaline nature like Bordeaux mixture).
Resistance Breaker: Highly effective against pests that have developed resistance to other chemical groups like synthetic pyrethroids.
Application Instructions
Preparation: Mix the required quantity of Fosmite with a small amount of water to form a primary emulsion, then add the rest of the water while stirring.
Coverage: Use a sufficient volume of water (200–400 litres per acre depending on the crop) to ensure complete coverage of the foliage, especially the undersides of leaves where mites typically reside.
Application Timing: Spray at the first appearance of pests. For mites, a follow-up spray after 10–12 days may be necessary to break the life cycle.
Safety Precautions
Protective Wear: Ethion is a potent chemical; always wear gloves, boots, a face mask, and goggles during handling and spraying.
Environment: Avoid spraying near water bodies as it is toxic to fish.
Honeybees: Toxic to bees; do not spray during the active flowering stage when pollinators are present.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place in the original container, strictly out of reach of children and away from food and animal feed.
Waiting Period (PHI): Strictly follow the Pre-Harvest Interval (e.g., 7–15 days for most crops) to ensure no harmful residues remain on the produce.