FOSMITE
FOSMITE is a widely trusted contact organo-phosphorous acaricide and insecticide. FOSMITE contains Ethion, one of the oldest and largest selling acaricide and Insecticide in the world, as active ingredient. FOSMITE formulations are applied on the foliage for effective control of Mites, Scales, Thrips, Beetles and Lepidopterous larvae.
Trade Name: FOSMITE
Features
- Broad Spectrum- Works on wide range of chewing and sucking pest. Works even on Mites.
- Safe and Convenient- Does not leave any undesirable residues at recommended dose. Relatively safer for beneficial insects. Compatible with most commonly used pesticides.
Application Method
Use 150 - 200 Litre of water volume per acre for effective spray.Recommended Dosages:
CROP | PEST | DOSE (Per Ha) |
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Tea | Red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites, thrips and scales | 500 ml (250 g a.i) |
Cotton | Whitefly, bollworms | Whitefly: - 1500-2000 ml (750-1000 g a.i.) Bollworms: - 1500-2000 ml (1000 g a.i.) |
Chili | Mites & Thrips | 1500-2000 ml (750 - 1000 g a.i) |
Gram | Pod borer | 1000-1500 ml (500 - 750 g a.i) |
Pigeon Pea | Pod borer | 1000-1500 ml (500 - 750 g a.i) |
Soybean | Girdle beetle & Stem fly | 1500 ml (750 g a.i) |
Packaging
Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre and 5 litre packsAntidote
- Give atropine sulphate 2 to 4 mg intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval until the patient recovers.
- Administer 2 PAM, 1 to 2 g to be dissolved in 10 cc distil water and inject intravenously (very slowly) taking 10 to 15 minutes.
Precautions
- Read & follow all instructions on the label & leaflet carefully. Save the container with the label to show to the physician in case of accidental poisoning.
- Clean the blocked nozzle by a thin wire or pin but never by blocking the same.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
- In case of any spillage on body, it should be washed with plenty of water.
- Always change clothing & take bath as soon as the insecticide treatment is over.
- Wash hands & unprotected body parts before eating, drinking or smoking and after handling.
- Call a physician immediately if any symptoms of poisoning appear in a person who is using or has recently used this insecticide.
Mode of Action
FOSMITE is an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which is responsible for inhibition of enzyme Acetylcholinesterase resulting into blockage in the transmission of nerve impulses in insects and mites.Danger Level
- Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
- Cautionary word on triangle - Poison.
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