Fosmite is a contact insecticide and acaricide from PI Industries with Ethion as its active ingredient.1 It's known for its broad-spectrum control and effectiveness against mites, making it a valuable tool for farmers and gardeners.2
Key Features:
Broad-Spectrum Control: Targets a wide range of mites, scales, thrips, beetles, and lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars).3
Contact Action: Works primarily through contact, affecting pests that come into direct contact with the spray.4
Strong Ovicidal and Larvicidal Action: Effectively controls eggs and larvae, disrupting the pest life cycle and preventing future infestations.5
Long-lasting Control: Provides residual activity, offering extended protection with fewer applications.6
Target Crops:
Fosmite is used on various crops, including:
Tea: Red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites, thrips, and scales.7
Cotton: Whiteflies and bollworms.8
Chili: Mites and thrips.9
Gram and Pigeon Pea: Pod borers.10
Soybean: Girdle beetle and stem fly.11
Active Ingredient:
Ethion 50% EC12
Mode of Action:
Fosmite works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme crucial for nerve impulse transmission in insects and mites.13 This disruption leads to paralysis and death of the pest.14
Application Method:
Foliar spray, ensuring thorough coverage of all plant parts, especially the undersides of leaves where pests often reside.15
Dosage:
Dosage varies depending on the crop and target pest.16 Always refer to the product label for specific recommendations.
Important Notes:
Always follow the recommended dosage and safety instructions provided on the product label.
This product is intended for professional agricultural use.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling and application.
It is toxic to fish and bees.17 Avoid application near water bodies or when bees are actively foraging.
Fosmite offers a reliable solution for controlling a wide range of pests, including mites, in various crops.18 Its broad-spectrum control and long-lasting residual activity make it a valuable tool for integrated pest management programs.19
