Ipm Friendly Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% Ec Insecticide for Cotton and Chili Lepidopteran Pest Control

Product Description

Product Description

PREMIUM EMAMECTIN BENZOATE 0.2% EC
 
Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC (Abamectin-aminomethyl) is a professional-grade, low-concentration emulsifiable concentrate insecticide designed for effective control of lepidopteran pests, caterpillars, and leafminers across vegetables, fruits, cotton, and tea crops. 
 
This macrocyclic lactone formulation works by targeting glutamate-gated chloride channels in pest nervous systems, causing rapid paralysis and feeding cessation with minimal environmental impact. 
 
Ideal for integrated pest management (IPM) programs and resistance management strategies, this water-soluble EC formulation offers excellent compatibility with adjuvants for enhanced adhesion and rainfastness. 

Specification

Category	Insecticide / Miticide
Active Ingredient	Emamectin benzoate 0.2% / Abamectin-aminomethyl 0.2% (w/v)
Appearance	Yellow clear liquid
CAS Number	155569-91-8
EINECS Number	427-730-0
Molecular Formula	C56H81NO15 (B1a); C55H79NO15 (B1b)
Molecular Weight	1008.26 g/mol (B1a),994.23 g/mol (B1b)
Density	1.2 g/cm³ (typical for technical material)
Chemical Name	4"-Deoxy-4"-(methylamino)avermectin B1a/B1b
Flash Point	>100 °C(Non-flammable, varies by formulation)
Solubility	In water 0.024 mg/L (20°C).
Shelf Life	2 years in original packaging
Other Names	Proclaim, Denim, Emafect, Emanectin, Affirm, Betamec, Armeectin, Banlep, Denim, Proclaim
Target Object	Lepidopteran pests (caterpillars), leafminers, and other insects invegetables, fruits, cotton, and tea.
Mode of Action	Macrocyclic lactone insecticide acting on glutamate-gated chloridechannels, causing paralysis and feeding cessation.
Synergistic Blending Guide	Chlorantraniliprole, Indoxacarb, Lufenuron, Pyriproxyfen, Spinetoran, Cyper+methrin
Core Principle of Blending	Complementary modes of action (neural disruption + growthregulation)+ Broad-spectrum efficacy + Resistance management

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UNIQUE MODE OF ACTION FOR RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
 
Acts specifically on glutamate-gated chloride channels, providing a distinct mechanism that disrupts nerve signal transmission in target pests, ensuring effective control even against resistant populations and supporting long-term resistance management strategies.

LOW-CONCENTRATION, HIGH-EFFICACY FORMULA
 
Despite its low 0.2% active ingredient concentration, this EC formulation delivers powerful pest control performance, reducing chemical load while maintaining superior efficacy against difficult lepidopteran larvae and leafminer species.

IPM & ORGANIC FARMING COMPATIBLE
 
Specially formulated for integration into comprehensive IPM programs and approved for organic farming systems, offering selective pest control with minimal impact on beneficial insects and natural predators in your agricultural ecosystem.

ENHANCED APPLICATION PERFORMANCE
 
The emulsifiable concentrate formulation ensures excellent compatibility with adjuvants, delivering improved spray adhesion, superior rainfastness, and extended residual activity for consistent crop protection under diverse weather conditions.

Application Scenarios

FAQ

Q1: What is Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC and how does it work?
A: Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC is a highly effective, semi-synthetic insecticide derived from avermectin. It works by disrupting the nervous system of target pests, causing them to stop feeding rapidly, become paralyzed, and die. It has both contact and systemic (translocated) activity.

Q2: What is Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC mainly used for, and which pests does it control?
A: It is primarily used to control Lepidoptera (caterpillar) pests in a wide range of crops. It is exceptionally effective against bollworms, armyworms, leaf miners, diamondback moths, and other destructive caterpillars in cotton, vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, cabbage), soybeans, and fruit trees.

Q3: What are the key advantages of this Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC?
A: Its main advantages include:

High Potency: Very effective at low application rates.
Speed of Action: Stops pest feeding damage quickly.
Favorable Environmental Profile: It is derived from a natural fermentation product and is considered a reduced-risk option in many integrated pest management (IPM) programs compared to some older chemistries.
Rainfastness: Once dry on the leaf surface, it resinsify and resists being washed off by rain.

Q4: What is the best application practice for effective results?

A: For best results, apply as a foliar spray when pest populations are first observed or at early larval stages. Ensure thorough, uniform coverage of the crop canopy. It is recommended to use appropriate adjuvants if specified on the label to improve spreading and adherence.

Q5: Is Emamectin Benzoate 0.2% EC safe for beneficial insects and the environment?
A: While highly toxic to target pests, it has relatively lower toxicity to many beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs when used as directed and applied during times when bees are not actively foraging. However, it is highly toxic to aquatic organisms – extreme care must be taken to avoid drift or runoff into ponds, streams, or irrigation ditches.