DESCRIPTION
Willowood Emacto Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG Insecticides Details :
| Crop |
Cotton, Cabbage, Chili, Brinjal, Red-gram |
| Target Pests |
Bollworms, Diamond Back Moth, Thrips and Mites, Fruit and Shoot Borer, Pod Borer |
| Dosage |
80 - 100 g/acre |
| Mode Of Action |
It acts on the nerve cells to suppress muscle contraction thus inhibiting the larvae from feeding within hours providing rapid crop protection. It also maintains control of a range of larval insects by contact activity with wet residues, but predominantly by ingestion activity. It not only acts directly on the larvae but exterminates them when still inside the egg, thus increasing the speed of activity and residual control. |
FAQs for Willowood Emacto (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG) Insecticide
1. What is Willowood Emacto (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG) used for?
Ans. Willowood Emacto is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control caterpillars and lepidopteran pests in various crops like cotton, vegetables, pulses, and fruits.
2. How does Willowood Emacto work?
Ans. It disrupts the nervous system of target insects, causing paralysis and death.
Provides long-lasting protection with minimal environmental impact.
3. Which pests does Willowood Emacto control?
Ans. It effectively controls:
- Helicoverpa (pod borer)
- Spodoptera (armyworm)
- Diamondback moth
- Leaf folder
- American bollworm
4. Which crops can Willowood Emacto be used on?
Ans. Recommended for cotton, tomato, cabbage, chili, pigeon pea, and soybean, among others.
5. What is the recommended dosage of Willowood Emacto?
Ans.
- Spray application: 0.5 to 1 gm per liter of water depending on crop and pest intensity.
- Per acre usage: 80-100 gm per acre.
6. How should Willowood Emacto be applied?
Ans.
- Use a knapsack sprayer or power sprayer for even coverage.
- Apply in the early pest infestation stage for the best results.
7. Is Willowood Emacto safe for beneficial insects?
Ans. Yes, it has a low impact on beneficial insects like bees and pollinators when used as per recommended guidelines.
