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EncounterEmamectin Benzoate 3% + Thiamethoxam 12% WG
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Encounter Insecticide by Insecticides (India) Limited
Emamectin benzoate 3% + Thiamethoxam 12% WG for the specific crop and pest scope below. Check the supplied Encounter label for the complete application programme.
Composition: Emamectin benzoate 3% + Thiamethoxam 12% WG.
Crop fit: Tea.
Before use: Confirm the matching rate, method and harvest precautions.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌿Focused crop choice: Use the crop and pest pairings below rather than a blanket all-crops claim.
- 🎯Target-led selection: Confirm the pest before choosing this insecticide.
- 🧴Defined product form: WG: water-dispersible granules distinguishes it from other strengths and formulations.
- 🔬Explained action: Emamectin benzoate and thiamethoxam affect different insect nerve-signalling targets.
- 🔄Resistance planning: IRAC 6 + 4A helps identify whether another product truly has a different mode of action.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Encounter — Insecticides (India) Limited |
| Technical Name | Emamectin benzoate 3% + Thiamethoxam 12% WG |
| IRAC MoA Code | 6 + 4A |
| Chemical Group | Avermectin + neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | WG: water-dispersible granules |
| Safety Label | Follow the warning panel and precautions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Emamectin benzoate and thiamethoxam affect different insect nerve-signalling targets.
- Emamectin acts at chloride channels: IRAC 6 modulates glutamate-gated chloride channels.
- Thiamethoxam acts at nerve receptors: IRAC 4A affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Use the tea-specific programme: The combination does not authorise the same rate or route on other crops.
Rotate according to the crop label and resistance-management advice. Do not assume a different brand name or a premix eliminates resistance risk.
Target Crops & Pests
The current manufacturer crop listing is retained below. Pest pairings use the identified Indian formulation reference unless otherwise stated; they still need to match the supplied Encounter label.
| Crop / use | Target pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Tea |
|
Do not extend this scope to extra crops or application routes from a different brand or formulation.
Dosage & Application Guide
The table provides qualified September 2025 formulation-reference checks, not a complete current Encounter application programme. Unresolved product-rate units are not guessed.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product amount | Water reference | Rate status | PHI (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | Rate withheld | 162–202 L / acre* | Confirm pack | 7 |
Original September 2025 formulation reference for tea: 400–500 L water/ha and a 7-day harvest interval. Approximate acre water volumes are shown above. The product entry 150–200 lacks an explicit g or ml unit in its row and is not converted into a dose.
IIL lists tea and 60–80 g without an area or water denominator. Do not use that number as an acre rate without the supplied Encounter label.
Obtain the supplied label’s complete rate, route, equipment, timing, repeat limit, compatibility, re-entry and harvest directions before treatment. No universal per-litre or tank recipe is inferred.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Identify crop and pest: Match both to the current Encounter label before selecting treatment.
- Check the complete programme: Use the pack’s rate, route, water and equipment instructions. A partial reference is not enough to prepare a treatment.
- Plan resistance management: Consider the IRAC groups of every active ingredient and avoid repeated sole reliance on the same modes of action.
- Protect people and water: Follow label protective-equipment, drift, re-entry and harvest precautions. Prevent spills and washings from reaching water bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Encounter contain?Emamectin benzoate 3% + Thiamethoxam 12% WG.
Which crops are listed?Tea. Only the matching pest programme is covered.
Are the figures a complete current brand label?No. Historical formulation-reference checks are labelled separately. Confirm all directions on the supplied Encounter pack.
Why is a product rate sometimes withheld?Some public entries omit the area, water or unit basis. Those missing details must be confirmed rather than guessed.
Can I add another pesticide or spreader?Only if the current labels permit that specific mixture. No blanket compatibility, repeat-spray or rainfast claim is made.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for the crop, pest, application route, dose and conditions stated there. Observe all waiting periods and current local restrictions.
Wear label-specified protective clothing and equipment. Avoid breathing dust or spray and avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke during handling; wash after work.
Keep in the original closed container away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent contamination of water. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.
Delivery & returns
Usually delivered in 2–5 days after dispatch.
Return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. Packs must be unopened with seals intact, and return pickup is free. Read the refund policy
Safety tips
Read the label and leaflet before use. Wear gloves, a mask and full sleeves while spraying. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying. Keep away from children, food and animal feed.
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