InsecticideToxicity: Yellow (Poison)Systemic & Contact Mode of Action
Dimethoate 30% EC
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Time-tested organophosphate insecticide with strong acropetal systemic mobility, specially effective against hard-to-control waxy mealybugs and leaf miners.
Dosage / Acre
250 – 300 ml per acre
1.5 – 2.0 ml per liter water
Rainfastness
4 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
15 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
150 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
CottonChillyOnionMangoMustardRose
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
MealybugsScale InsectsThripsAphidsLeaf MinersMites
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Mix thoroughly; adding agricultural spreading adjuvant improves coverage on waxy foliage.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Strong odor. Use full protective respirator mask. Do not spray during wind velocity over 10 km/h.
Popular Commercial Brands
Well-known commercial products formulated with Dimethoate 30% EC:
Rogor (FMC)Tafgor (Tata Rallis)Chemgor (UPL)
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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee
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Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage
Official advisories on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), locust monitoring, and state biocontrol laboratories.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 1.5 – 2.0 ml per liter. This equates to approximately 22.5 ml per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Dimethoate 30% EC is 15 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Dimethoate 30% EC requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 4 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Dimethoate 30% EC is registered and labeled for use on: Cotton, Chilly, Onion, Mango, Mustard, Rose.