Ethion 50% EC
PI Industries Fosmite contains Ethion 50% EC, a non-systemic contact organophosphate insecticide and acaricide for label-approved mites and insect pests.
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InsecticidesFosmite is a non-systemic Ethion 50% EC organophosphate with contact insecticidal and acaricidal activity on registered mites and insect pests.
Use note: Use the crop-specific formulation rate below. The current regulatory chilli PHI is 5 days; an older manufacturer figure conflicts and is not used.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PI Industries Limited |
| Active ingredient | Ethion 50% EC |
| Type | Non-systemic contact organophosphate insecticide and acaricide |
| Mode of action | IRAC Group 1B — acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Toxicity | Yellow-triangle / highly toxic organophosphate |
Ethion inhibits acetylcholinesterase (IRAC Group 1B), disrupting nerve transmission after contact. Rotate with effective products from unrelated IRAC groups and avoid unnecessary repeat exposure.
| Crop | Target | Dose/ha | Water/ha | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | Red, purple and yellow mites; thrips; scale | 500 ml | 500–1,000 L | 3 days |
| Cotton | Whitefly | 1,500–2,000 ml | 500–1,000 L | Not established |
| Cotton | Bollworms | 2,000 ml | 500–1,000 L | 25 days |
| Chilli | Mites and thrips | 1,500–2,000 ml | 500–1,000 L | 5 days |
| Gram | Pod borer | 1,000–1,500 ml | 500–1,000 L | 21 days |
| Pigeonpea / red gram | Pod borer | 1,000–1,500 ml | 500–1,000 L | 21 days |
| Soybean | Girdle beetle and stem fly | 1,500 ml | 500–1,000 L | 30 days |
Use only on the current Indian pack label. The physical leaflet governs pest threshold, dose, spray number, PHI, PPE, first aid and local restrictions.
