Katyayani EMA5 Insecticide (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG)

Katyayani EMA5 Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG Insecticide

Katyayani EMA5 is a soluble granule insecticide containing Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG. It belongs to the avermectin group of insecticides and is used for the management of susceptible caterpillar and lepidopteran pests in recommended crops.

Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG
• Formulation Type: Soluble Granules (SG)
• Insecticide Group: Avermectin group
• Type of Action: Contact and stomach action with translaminar movement

Brand/Manufacturing Company

Features & Benefits

• Effective against susceptible caterpillar and larval pests.
• Acts through contact and stomach action.
• Provides translaminar movement through leaf tissues.
• Helps control caterpillars present on both surfaces of treated leaves.
• Has an anti-feeding effect on susceptible larvae after ingestion.
• Affected larvae stop feeding shortly after exposure and may die within a few days.
• Rapidly absorbed into treated foliage.
• Approximately 4-hour rain-fastness under suitable conditions.
• Can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme when used according to label recommendations.

Mode of Action

Katyayani EMA5 is a non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. After application, the product penetrates leaf tissues through translaminar movement, helping reach susceptible larvae feeding on treated foliage. After ingestion, affected larvae become paralysed, stop feeding and subsequently die.

Recommended Crops & Target Pests

Dosage

• Domestic / Home Garden Use: 1 g per litre of water.
• Large-Scale Agricultural Use: Generally 80–100 g per acre, depending on the crop and target pest.
• Application Method: Foliar spray.

Disclaimer

The information provided above is for general reference purposes only. Always read and follow the official product label, approved crop recommendations, dosage instructions and safety precautions before use. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Katyayani EMA5?

Katyayani EMA5 is an insecticide containing Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG. It belongs to the avermectin group and is used for managing susceptible caterpillar and lepidopteran pests in recommended crops.

2. Which pests does Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG control?

It is used for managing susceptible pests including bollworms, pod borers, fruit and shoot borers, diamondback moth and tea looper, depending on the crop and approved product recommendations.

3. Which crops can Katyayani EMA5 be used on?

The recommendations include grapes, green gram, cotton, chickpea, tea, cabbage, red gram, brinjal, okra and chilli. Always check the current product label for the approved crop-pest combination.

4. How does Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG work?

Katyayani EMA5 works through contact and stomach action and moves through leaf tissues by translaminar movement. Susceptible larvae exposed to or feeding on treated foliage are affected and subsequently stop feeding and die.

5. What is the dosage of Katyayani EMA5?

The crop-specific recommendations range from 54–88 g per acre, depending on the crop and target pest, with 200 litres of water listed for the specified applications. For home gardening, the provided dosage is 1 g per litre of water. Always follow the current product label for the exact dose.