Picador - Propargite 57% EC - HPM
Picador - Propargite 57% EC - HPM
Picador Acaricide by HPM
Propargite 57% EC for the listed mites in tea, apple, chilli and brinjal. Match the crop and target before planning treatment, and follow the supplied HPM label.
Crop and target: The listed mites in tea, apple, chilli and brinjal.
Defined formulation: Propargite 57% EC.
Before treatment: Check timing, application conditions and the harvest interval on the supplied pack.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🎯Mite-focused product: Picador is an acaricide, not a general recommendation for every insect.
- 🍵Tea mite scope: Four named mite groups are listed for tea.
- 🍎Tree-specific reference: Apple quantities are expressed per tree, not per acre.
- 🌶️Vegetable crop targets: Chilli broad mite and brinjal two-spotted mite are specifically listed.
- 🔬Contact action: Propargite affects energy production in susceptible mites.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited |
| Technical Name | Propargite 57% EC |
| Mode of Action | Contact activity; disrupts mitochondrial energy production |
| Chemical Group | Sulfite ester |
| Formulation | EC |
| Toxicity Label | Read the warning panel and precautions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Propargite is a non-systemic contact acaricide. It disrupts oxidative phosphorylation, the process that supplies usable energy within mite cells.
- Reach the target: Use the coverage and equipment directed on the current label.
- Energy production is disrupted: Propargite affects mitochondrial energy processes in susceptible mites.
- Mite survival is affected: Control depends on correct treatment. No instant-kill, all-life-stage or resistance-breaking guarantee is made.
Contact action is not proof of rainfastness, compatibility or safety to beneficial organisms. Confirm the current pack’s precautions.
Target Crops & Pests
The crop and target combinations below reproduce the full specific recommendation scope on HPM’s product page, in plain English.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Tea |
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| Apple |
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| Chilli |
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| Brinjal |
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General descriptions of insect or disease control do not authorize additional crop uses.
Dosage & Application Guide
These are HPM’s published crop-specific quantities. They are reference information, not a complete application programme or a replacement for the current pack label.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product dose | Water volume | Method | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | Confirm product units* | 160 L (area unstated) | Confirm label | 7 days |
| Apple | 5–10 ml/tree | 10 L/tree | Confirm label | 9 days |
| Chilli | Confirm product units* | 200–250 L (area unstated) | Confirm label | 7 days |
| Brinjal | Confirm product units* | 160 L (area unstated) | Confirm label | 6 days |
*The manufacturer’s tea, chilli and brinjal dose figures sit under a gram heading despite the EC product identity. Those product quantities are withheld rather than silently changed to millilitres. Apple explicitly states millilitres per tree.
These are the exact-brand webpage’s reference water quantities and PHIs. Confirm the current label before use. Apple’s tree dose must not be converted into an acre dose without a verified programme. HPM’s water heading states litres without an area denominator, except where a cell explicitly states per tree. These quantities must not be treated as litres per acre; confirm the water-area basis before mixing.
No universal per-litre or tank dose is supplied. Follow the current HPM label for crop stage, mixing, equipment, repeat interval, maximum applications, re-entry, rainfastness and harvest precautions.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Identify the target: Confirm the crop and pest or disease before choosing treatment.
- Check the complete label: Match the required dose, water, equipment and crop-stage directions; do not use a universal tank mix.
- Use only approved mixtures: Do not assume compatibility from the active ingredients alone. Follow the current label’s restrictions.
- Protect people and the crop: Follow protective-equipment, drift, field-entry and harvest precautions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Picador an insecticide or a miticide?HPM identifies it as an acaricide, also called a miticide, for the listed mite targets.
Which crops are specifically listed?Tea, apple, chilli and brinjal. General references to field crops or ornamentals do not establish other crop uses.
What is the apple reference?HPM explicitly gives 5–10 ml product and 10 L water per tree, with a 9-day PHI. Confirm the current pack.
Why are three product rates withheld?Their web-table unit is inconsistent with the EC identity. A current label must settle the units before treatment.
Can I use one tank concentration on every crop?No. The programmes have different bases and harvest intervals. Do not copy another brand’s tank or repeat-spray recipe.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the current pack label and leaflet. Use only the listed crop, target, dose and method. Follow all waiting periods and check local restrictions and buyer requirements for harvested produce.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment required on the label. Avoid breathing dust or spray and contact with skin or eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Wash after work.
Store in the original closed pack away from children, animals, food and feed. Keep product, drift, spills and washings out of water bodies. Never reuse containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.