Acephate 95% SG

Description

Description:

Acephate 95% SG is a powerful systemic insecticide comes in soluble granule form. It contains 95% active ingredient which gives quick and strong action against major sucking and some chewing pests. Farmers mostly use it for the control of stem borer, leaf folder and brown plant hoppers on paddy, jassid on cotton and thrips, aphids and fruit borer (H. armigera) on chilli. This product is water-soluble and easy to handle in the field. Because of its fast action, it helps in minimizing early crop damage.

Mode of Action:

Acephate is an organophosphate insecticide that works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in the insect nervous system. After spraying, it gets absorbed by the plant and moves upward through the xylem, making the whole plant toxic for insects. When insects feed on treated plants, their nerve signals get disturbed, and they stop feeding and die soon. It controls pests by both contact and systemic activity.

Benefits:

• Works both by contact and systemic action, so more reliable
• Shows quick result and long-duration pest control
• Reduce pest population at early stage of crop
• Useful in resistance management when rotated properly
• Safe to mix with other agrochemical (tank mix compatible)
• Easy to dissolve and apply with normal sprayer
• Helps in maintaining crop health by stopping sap-sucking pest

Recommendation Table for Acephate 95% SG

Antidote:

1. Atropinise the patient immediately and maintain full atropinization by repeated doses of 2 to 4 mg at 5-to 10-minute intervals for hours together. The need for further atropine administration is indicated by the continuation of symptoms. As much as 24 to 50 mg may be required in a day. The extent of salivation is a useful criterion to follow in adjusting the dosages of atropine.
2. Administer 1–2 gm of 2-pyridin