Eltra - Pymetrozine 50% WG - FMC
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Eltra - Pymetrozine 50% WG - FMC
Product details
Eltra Insecticide by FMC
Pymetrozine 50% WG. A systemic, translaminar insecticide targeting brown planthopper in rice.
Active ingredients
Pymetrozine 50% WG
Pack sizes
120 GM, 250 GM, 500 GM, 1 kg
Target pests by crop
Rice · Brown planthopper
What it controls: Rice: Brown planthopper
When to use it: Confirm crop stage and current label directions before treatment.
What to include: Match the exact Pymetrozine 50% WG pack to its crop-specific instructions. Do not substitute another formulation or brand dose.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌾Focused hopper target: FMC names brown planthopper in rice rather than extending the product to every sucking insect.
- 🌱Feeding inhibition: Pymetrozine interferes with feeding, so reduced feeding can precede visible insect mortality.
- 🎯Systemic movement: The manufacturer describes movement within the plant, supporting control of the named rice pest.
- 💧Translaminar activity: Movement across treated leaf tissue complements systemic activity; it does not remove the need for the correct spray programme.
- 🧪Distinct action group: Group 9B identifies a sensory-function target rather than the nerve-enzyme target of organophosphate insecticides.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Eltra by FMC |
| Technical Name | Pymetrozine 50% WG |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 9B: chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators |
| Chemical Group | Pyridine azomethine derivatives |
| Formulation | WG: water-dispersible granules |
| Toxicity Label | Use the current pack warning panel and prescribed protective equipment. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
A systemic, translaminar insecticide targeting brown planthopper in rice.
- Sensory function affected: Pymetrozine acts on chordotonal sensory organs involved in insect movement and coordination.
- Feeding is interrupted: Affected planthoppers stop normal feeding on rice tissue.
- Control develops: Mortality can follow after feeding stops; lack of immediate knockdown does not justify an extra unlabelled dose.
A mode-of-action group describes biological action, not a safety rating. A different brand containing the same active ingredient is not a different mode of action. Follow label limits and a locally appropriate resistance-management programme.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Rice |
|
Use only the crop and target combinations authorised on the supplied Indian pack. A crop listing does not establish a dose for a different crop or use.
Dosage & Application Guide
Read product amount, water, application route and harvest interval as one crop-specific instruction. No per-tank quantity is inferred from tank capacity.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | See note* | See note* | See note* | See note* |
*Product and water quantities are withheld because the linked registration scan has a formulation-unit ambiguity. Do not interpret the printed 300 under a millilitre heading as a confirmed gram recommendation.
The linked rice brown-planthopper document gives knapsack spraying, a 19-day harvest interval and a maximum of two sprays beginning at the economic threshold. Confirm those directions and a clearly stated product amount against the supplied Eltra pack before treatment.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Confirm the crop and target: Match the crop and problem to the exact supplied pack before planning a treatment.
- Use the correct formulation: Do not transfer a rate or application method from another formulation containing the same active ingredient.
- Complete the programme: Confirm dose, water, route, timing, harvest interval and repeat limits together before use.
- Mixtures: Do not assume that a broad compatibility claim authorises a particular tank mixture.
- Protection: Wear the protective equipment specified on the pack. Keep the product, residues and washings away from food, feed and water sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Eltra intended to control?The verified manufacturer listing is brown planthopper in rice. No pomegranate, vegetable or other crop programme is supplied.
2. Will every hopper die immediately?Pymetrozine is a feeding inhibitor. Feeding disruption and visible death need not occur at the same time.
3. Can the dry granules be broadcast like a GR insecticide?No. WG is a water-dispersible formulation. The linked instructions describe preparation in water and knapsack spraying, not dry broadcasting.
4. What amount should I use per acre?The currently linked document has an inconsistent formulation-unit heading for this WG product. No numeric product or water rate is supplied here. Obtain a clear current Eltra pack leaflet rather than treating a disputed unit as grams.
5. Can I mix it with other products or repeat weekly?No automatic weekly or tank-mix programme is supplied. The linked registration document permits at most two sprays starting at the economic threshold, but the exact current Eltra pack must govern the complete programme.
Safety & Disclaimer
Read the label and leaflet supplied with the pack. Follow protective equipment, storage, re-entry, first-aid and disposal directions. Keep the original container secured away from children, food and animal feed. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation.
If exposure or illness occurs, stop work and seek medical assistance with the product label. Do not use this description to diagnose or treat poisoning. Avoid contaminating water bodies and do not reuse pesticide containers.