• Brand: Exylon
• Product Name: Electra
• Active Ingredient: Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC
• Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
• Mode of Action: Systemic and contact insecticide, disrupts pest nerve function causing feeding cessation and death
• Target Crops: Vegetables, cotton, horticultural crops, groundnut, tomato
• Target Pests: Lepidoptera (caterpillars, fruit borers), Diptera, Homoptera, Thysanoptera, Coleoptera, mites
• Dosage: 1-2 ml per liter of water, 80-100 ml per acre
• Application Method: Foliar spray at early pest appearance
• Packaging: Usually available in small to medium liquid packs (e.g., 250 ml)
• Features: Low toxicity, broad-spectrum, effective against resistant pests, environmentally safer option

Features

• Systemic insecticide with effective control over a range of pests
• Offers both protective and curative action; Highly effective against resistant pest populations
• Safe for beneficial insects when used according to recommended guidelines.

Applications

• Vegetables: Tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, okra
• Cash Crops: Cotton, groundnut
• Horticultural Crops: Grapes, pomegranates
• Tea plantations
• Effective against pests like lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars), thrips, fruit borers, leaf miners, mites, and other chewing and sucking insects
• Suitable for integrated pest management programs due to its low toxicity and selectivity for beneficial insects

Usage

• Dilute 1-2 ml of Electra per liter of water for foliar spray application.
• Use 80-100 ml per acre as a general dosage for effective pest control.
• Apply uniformly on crops at the early appearance of pests to prevent damage.
• Suitable for use on vegetables, cotton, horticultural crops, groundnut, and tomato.
• Spray during cooler parts of the day such as early morning or late afternoon to optimize efficacy and reduce evaporation.
• Avoid application during rain or strong winds to maintain spray coverage.
• Use protective gear during preparation and application for safety.
• Follow the recommended intervals between sprays based on pest pressure and crop growth.
• Can be safely integrated into pest management programs as it is selective for beneficial insects.