DESCRIPTION
SWAL Starthene Acephate 75% SP Insecticide Details :-
- Starthene Insecticide is a contact organophosphate insecticide that effectively controls sucking and biting insects.
- It is a water-soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects
- Starthene exhibits quick knockdown and ovicidal action on target pests.
- It has a rapid and long-lasting effect.
Starthene Insecticide Technical Details
- Technical Content: Acephate 75% SP
- Mode of Entry: Contact & Stomach action
- Mode of Action: Starthene Insecticide, which contains Acephate 75% SP, is effective when it comes into direct contact with the pests or when the pests consume the treated plant material. Acephate binds and inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in nervous system tissues of insects and turns their bodies into a chemical called methamidophos, thereby controlling a variety of pests.
Key Features & Benefits
- Starthene Insecticide is a broad-spectrum insecticide.
- It primarily controls Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars, leafhoppers, sawflies, thrips, cutworms and spider mites.
- It persists for about 10 - 21 days at the recommended use rate with residual systemic activity.
- It is a water-soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give control of feeding insects.
- Starthene is highly economical and user friendly
Starthene Insecticide Usage & Crops
- Recommended Crops: cotton, paddy, and vegetables
- Target Pests: Jassids, Aphids, Thrips, Whitefly, Leaf minor, Mealy bug, and BPH, GLH, Stem borer, Leaf folder, and Bollworm
- Dosage: 350 - 500 gm/ Acre
- Method of Application: Foliar Spray and Seed Treatment
- Additional Information :- It does not bioaccumulate and is less toxic to mammals.
FAQs for SWAL Starthene Acephate 75% SP Insecticide
1. What is SWAL Starthene Acephate 75% SP Insecticide?
Ans. SWAL Starthene is a systemic insecticide containing 75% Acephate as the active ingredient. It is used to control a wide range of sucking and chewing insect pests.
2. How does SWAL Starthene Acephate 75% SP work?
Ans. Acephate is absorbed by the plant and translocated throughout its tissues, affecting the nervous system of pests and leading to their paralysis and death.
3. What pests does SWAL Starthene control?
Ans. It effectively controls pests such as aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, and caterpillars in various crops.
4. What crops can benefit from SWAL Starthene Acephate 75% SP Insecticide?
Ans. It is suitable for a variety of crops, including cotton, vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and field crops.
5. What is the recommended dosage for SWAL Starthene?
Ans. The dosage varies based on the crop and pest. Follow the label instructions or consult with an agricultural expert for precise dosage recommendations.
