Description
RECOMMENDATION:
| Dosage per ha | Waiting period (days) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop | Common name of the disease | a.i. (g) | Formulation (g/ml)/% | Dilution in water (L) | |
| Cotton | Boll Worms | 25-30 | 250-300 | 500-1000 | 10 |
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Being broad spectrum, it affords control over all caterpillar pests.
- It has a quick knockdown action.
- It exhibits ovicidal action.
- It remains effective for longer duration and therefore gives protection for a longer time.
MODE OF ACTION: Alfa exhibits a contact and stomach action. It mainly acts on the nervous systems of the target pests due to which it gives a quick knockdown action. It also exhibits ovicidal action.
METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION: Alfa can be applied as a foliar spray solution at a recommended dose of 250 ml per hectare.
Preparation for Spray Solution:
Take a small quantity of water in a container and dissolve required quantity of Alfa in it. Stir this solution properly and mix it with the remaining quantity of water. The volume of total water required will depend on crop stage, crop cover, the total area to be treated and the type of sprayer used
Crop Spectrum: Alfa can be effectively used on cotton, cereals and pulses, vegetables, fruits, oilseeds, tea and tobacco and other crops.
Recommendations: It is specifically recommended against Bollworm complex in cotton crop at a dose of 165-280 ml of formulation per hectare depending on crop stage and type of sprayer used.
Compatibility: Alfa is compatible with all existing plant protection chemicals presently available in the market.
Phytotoxicity: It is not phytotoxic on any crops if used at recommended doses
SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE:
- Accidental ingestion should be avoided at all costs. Wear protective clothing while spraying. Wash hands and body after spraying. Do not eat or drink or smoke while spraying.
- If accidental poisoning occurs call physician immediately. Induce vomiting to clear stomach and prevent aspiration. Perform gastric lavage if symptoms reappear. Treat patient symptomatically.
