Imidacloprid

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Mode of Action : Nicotine Acetylcholine receptor agonist / antagonist

Crops : Citrus, Coffee, Cotton, Fruits, Grapes, Potatoes, Rice, Soybeans, Sugarcane, Tobacco and Vegetables.

Pest Spectrum : Sucking and biting insects e.g.: Aphidiae, Aphis illinoisensis, Baliothrips biforensis, Empoasca vitis, Erythroneura sp., Lema oryzae, Lygus spp., Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Myzus persicae, Oeballus spp., Cicadellidae, Thysanoptera spp., Bemisia tabaci, Pseudococcus spp., Scirtothrips dorsalis

Benefits :

• Broad crop and pest spectrum.
• Good reliable control of all major sucking pests.
• High selectivity.
• Quick knockdown action.
• Long residual action.
• Can also be used for seed treatment.
• Useful tool in pest resistance management.

Method of Application : Imidacloprid can be applied as a foliar spray as well as can also be used for seed treatment.

Preparation for Spray Solution : Take a small quantity of water in a container and dissolve required quantity of Imidacloprid 200 SL in it. Stir this solution properly and mix it with the remaining quantity of water. The volume of total water required will depend on crop stage, crop cover, the total area to be treated and the type of sprayer used.

Spectrum of Action and Suggested Uses :

Compatibility : Imidacloprid 200 SL is compatible with all existing plant protection chemicals presently available in the market except alkaline formulations.

Phytotoxicity : It is not phytotoxic on any crops if used at recommended doses.

Precautions and Antidotes : Accidental ingestion should be avoided at all costs. Wear protective clothing while spraying. Wash hands and body after spraying. Do not eat or drink or smoke while spraying.

If product gets into the eyes, rinse it out immediately with plenty of water. In case of poisoning, measure blood pressure and pulse rate frequently. Since bradycardia and drop in blood pressure may occur, artificial breathing and heart action are recommended. Eliminate the active ingredient through gastric lavage and saline laxatives.