Direction of Use
For conventional spray (High volume sprayer) on field crop, quantity of water is recommneded for other method of low volume & ultra low volume quantity of water varies. The most commonly used sprayers are bucket pump sprayer, stirup sprayer, compression knapsack sprayers etc. Use the sprayer with hollow cone nozzle. Keep the nozzle at fixed height from the ground level and spray area in straight line at uniform speed.
Preparation of spray solution:
Plant Protection Equipment: 1 mi of ethephon plant growth regulator in 1 lit of water gives 480 ppm, Alkaline water should not be used for making spray solution Precaution: Avoid spray drift to nearby crops. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do notre use containers. Destroy it in a safe place. Do not use this for the purpose other than those described on the label. In case of contact with skin wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap water. If taken internally, induce vomiting by inserting fingers into throat. Drink copious quantities of water and obtain medical attention of gastric lavage. Medical treatment is symptomatic.
Target Crops, Pests, and Dosage
Crop |
Target Pest |
Dosage/Acre (ml) |
Dilution in water (Litre) |
Pineapple | For flower induction | 385-513 |
1500-2000 |
Pomegranate | Defoliation for better flowering and fruit yield | 1000-1250 | 500 |
Mango |
For breaking alternate bearing tendencies. For flower induction in juvenile mango Post harvest treatment |
770-1025 3846-5128 1923-2564 |
1500-2000 1500-2000 1500-2000 |
Coffee (Arabica) | Uniform ripening of berries | 738-985 | 1500-2000 |
Coffee (Robusta) | Uniform ripening of berries | 215-287 | 1500-2000 |
Tomato | Post harvest treatment | ||
Rubber | For boosting latex yield |