Fosmite Insecticide

Product Description

Fosmite® Insecticide is a broad-spectrum contact organo-phosphorous acaricide and insecticide from PI Industries, formulated with Ethion 50% EC. It is applied as a foliar spray to control a wide range of chewing and sucking pests including mites, thrips, scales, beetles, and lepidopterous larvae.

Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Ethion 50% EC
• Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
• Category: Insecticide & Acaricide
• Mode of Action: Contact and stomach action via acetylcholinesterase inhibition in pests.

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad-spectrum control of chewing and sucking pests including mites, scales, thrips, beetles, and lepidopterous larvae.
• Effective acaricide action for mite management. 
• Compatible with commonly used pesticides at recommended doses. 
• Rapid knockdown on direct contact with pests.

Recommended Crops & Dosage

Method of Application

• Use approximately 150–200 litres of water per acre for effective spray coverage. 
• Apply as a foliar spray when pest infestation is first observed for best results.
• Ensure even coverage of the crop canopy. 

Disclaimer

Always read and follow the product label instructions, recommended dosage, and safety precautions before use. The information above is for general guidance only.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What is PI Fosmite Insecticide used for?

PI Fosmite is an Ethion 50% EC contact insecticide and acaricide used to manage specified insect pests and mites in approved crops. 

2. What is the composition of PI Fosmite Insecticide?

PI Fosmite contains Ethion 50% EC, an emulsifiable concentrate formulation used for agricultural pest management. 

3. Which crops can be treated with PI Fosmite?

PI Fosmite is registered for specified pest management uses in crops including tea, cotton, chilli, gram, pigeon pea, and soybean. Check the product label for the approved crop and pest combination. 

4. Which pests does PI Fosmite Insecticide control?

Depending on the crop, PI Fosmite is used against mites, thrips, scales, whiteflies, bollworms, pod borers, girdle beetles, and stem flies where approved on the label. 

5. Is PI Fosmite a contact insecticide or a systemic insecticide?

PI Fosmite is a contact insecticide and acaricide. It works against susceptible pests when the spray reaches them, so thorough coverage according to label directions is important. 

6. What is the dosage of PI Fosmite per acre?

The recommended dose varies by crop and target pest. Follow the PI Fosmite label for the exact quantity, water volume, application timing, and pre-harvest interval instead of using one dose for every crop. 

7. Can PI Fosmite be used to control mites on chilli?

PI Industries lists Fosmite for managing mites and thrips in chilli. Use it only according to the approved label directions for the crop and target pest. 

8. Can PI Fosmite control whiteflies in cotton?

PI Industries lists Fosmite for whitefly management in cotton. Follow the product label for the approved dose, spray method, and pre-harvest interval. 

9. What is the price of PI Fosmite Insecticide?

The price depends on the pack size and seller. Visit the Mana GramaSethu product listing to check current pricing, available pack sizes, and stock status.

10. Where can I buy PI Fosmite Insecticide online?

You can check Mana GramaSethu for PI Fosmite Ethion 50% EC, product details, pack sizes, and current availability.

11. What precautions should be followed when using PI Fosmite?

Read the label carefully, wear the recommended protective equipment, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and follow all safety and re-entry instructions. PI Industries classifies Fosmite as highly toxic, so careful handling is essential.