InsecticideToxicity: Blue (Danger)Translaminar Mode of Action
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
Chemical Group: Avermectin
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG is a modern semi-synthetic avermectin insecticide providing stomach and translaminar action against resilient caterpillar and borer pests.
Dosage / Acre
80 – 100 gm per acre
0.5 gm per liter water
Rainfastness
4 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
5 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
200 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
CottonTomatoChillyCabbageCauliflowerPigeon Pea (Tur)Chickpea
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
Helicoverpa armigeraSpodoptera lituraDiamond Back Moth (DBM)Pod BorerFruit Borer
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Target early larval stages before borers enter inside pods or fruits.
- Dissolves completely in water without leaving nozzle residue.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Store in dry cool location away from direct sunlight.
- Adhere strictly to 5-day pre-harvest waiting interval.
Popular Commercial Brands
Well-known commercial products formulated with Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG:
Proclaim (Syngenta)EM-1 (Dhanuka)King Doba (Biostadt)
Other Insecticides
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Official MoA&FW (.nic.in & .gov.in)Official Regulatory & Label Claim Portals for Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee
Verify statutory label claims, approved crop-pest combinations, MRL limits, and banned pesticide circulars for Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG.
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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 0.5 gm per liter. This equates to approximately 0.5 gm per liter per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG is 5 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG 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.
Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG is registered and labeled for use on: Cotton, Tomato, Chilly, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Pigeon Pea (Tur), Chickpea.