Missile Insecticide (Emamectin benzoate 5% SG) Controls Caterpillars, Thrips & MItes

About Missile Insecticide

• Missile Insecticide is a modern insecticide of the Avermectin group.
• It is a multipurpose world renowned soluble granular insecticide.
• Missile gives effective control of caterpillars by its contact and stomach poison action.

Missile Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Name : Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
• Mode of Entry: Non-systemic with Contact and Stomach action
• Mode of Action: Missile insecticide due to its translaminar activity penetrates leaf tissues and forms a reservoir within the leaf. It inhibits muscle contraction, causing a continuous flow of chlorine ions in the GABA and H-Glutamate receptor sites. Affected larvae become paralyzed and stop feeding shortly after exposure to Insecticide and subsequently die after 2-4 days.

Key Features & Benefits

• Missile Insecticide has a remarkable translaminar action by which it also controls the caterpillars present on the lower surface of the leaves.
• Caterpillars stop causing damage to crop after 2 hours of the application of Missile.
• Missile has a rain-fastness of approximately 4 hours.
• Suitable insecticide for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system.

Missile Insecticide Usage & Crops

Recommendations:

• Method of Application: Foliar spray

Additional Information

• Missile Insecticide is almost compatible with most of the chemical insecticides.
• Early symptoms of poisoning may be a combination of dilation of pupils, muscular incoordination, ataxia and muscle tremors.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow to the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.