FORMITE
(Fenpyroximate 5% EC)

FORMITE
Fenpyroximate 5% EC
Pack Size : 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1L
Class : INSECTICIDES
Directions of Use : Mix recommended dose in appropriate amount of water, stir well and spray with Knapsack Sprayer.
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Crop Pest CIB DOSE/Ha Water Litre/Ha
Tea Red spider mite, Pink Mite, Purple mite 300-600 ml 400-500
Chilli Yellow mite 300-500
Coconut Eriophyde mite
(Root feeding method)		 10 ml per tree 10 ml of 1% urea solution per tree
Eriophyde mite
(Spraying over developing nuts and young buttons)		 1.12-1.5 ml per tree 1.5 ltr per tree

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • FORMITE is very effective acaricide with its contact action
  • FORMITE is a broad spectrum acaricide
  • FORMITE belongs to the Phenoxypyrozole class of acaricide
  • Gives fast knock-down action after treatment
  • Effective on multiple mite growth stages: larva, nymph, adult
  • FORMITE provides rapid “stop feeding” action thus minimizing crop damage
  • It provides long-lasting control when applied at the recommended dose
  • It also inhibits oviposion of female nymphs
  • FORMITE also inhibits Moulting
  • No cross resistance with conventional acaricides outside the METI group
  • Disturb the energy generation at mitochondria electron transport at complex
  • Relatively safe on non-target organisms and beneficial insects
  • FORMITE is compatible with most commonly used fungicides & insecticides
  • FORMITE has no adverse effect at high temperature

MODE OF ACTION

  • FORMITE is a contact and stomach acaricide; belongs to METI (Mitochondrion Electron Transport Inhibition) compound group
  • FORMITE acts by disruption of energy generation process. It controls all motile stages of mites by inhibiting cellular respiration in the mitochondrion of cells which results in rapid cessation of all biological activities, including feeding and reproduction
  • Which leads to the paralysis and death of mites
  • Mortality of mites can be observed within 3 to 7 days after intoxication

METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

  • FORMITE works primarily through contact action, so thorough spray coverage is necessary
  • Mix recommended quantity with sufficient water and apply as a foliar spray with the help of knapsack sprayer using float fan nozzle
  • First spray is recommended at appearance of pest infestation and subsequent 1-2 sprays depends on severity of pest

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE

  • Uniform spray should be advisable
  • Do not spray during foggy climate
  • Do not mix with bare hands
  • Do not spray against the wind direction
  • Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
  • Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying
  • Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin
  • Take bath properly after application
  • Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically