Key facts
From KisanPe's verified data. Confirm prices and doses with the seller, label or official source before acting.
- Category
- Insecticide
- Mode of action
- Systemic & Contact
- Target crops
- Cotton, Chilly, Onion, Mango
- Target pests
- Mealybugs, Scale Insects, Thrips, Aphids
- Label dose per acre (Dimethoate 30% EC)
- 250 – 300 ml per acre
- Pre-harvest interval
- 15 days
Step by step
- 1Identify the problemConfirm the pest or disease with your KVK or agriculture officer before buying anything.
- 2Read the labelCheck the crop, dose and pre-harvest interval printed on the CIBRC-approved label.
- 3Spray safelyUse gloves, mask and full clothing; do not spray against the wind or before rain.
- 4Store and dispose safelyKeep away from children and food; never reuse empty containers.
Official source
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Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (CIBRC registrations) ↗Related on KisanPe
Common questions
How do I know the right dose?
Follow the dose printed on the CIBRC-approved label for your crop and pest, or ask your KVK/agriculture officer.
How do I check a product is genuine and registered?
Buy from licensed dealers with a bill and check the registration details on the label; registered products are listed by CIBRC (ppqs.gov.in).
When can I harvest after spraying?
Only after the pre-harvest interval (PHI) printed on the label.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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