Egao - Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG - IFFCO-MC
IFFCO-MC Egao contains Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG, a translaminar IRAC Group 6 insecticide for label-approved caterpillars, grape thrips, and chilli thrips and mites. The stocked product image confirms the Egao pack identity; use the exact crop-specific rate and PHI below.
Item description
IFFCO-MC Egao Insecticide Overview
IFFCO-MC Egao contains Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG. It provides translaminar activity with contact and ingestion exposure, rapidly stopping feeding by susceptible early-stage caterpillars and acting on selected thrips and mites.
Use note: The stocked image confirms the Egao brand and formulation. Use only the crop–pest combinations, rates, water volumes and PHIs below. Unsupported claims such as universal compatibility, ovicidal action, rainfastness or absolute environmental safety are not included.
Key Product Benefits
- Rapid feeding cessation: Susceptible larvae stop damaging the crop soon after exposure.
- Translaminar movement: Helps reach pests on the opposite side of treated leaves.
- Contact and ingestion exposure: Controls susceptible pests through spray deposits and treated tissue.
- Wide labelled caterpillar range: Includes bollworms, fruit/shoot borers, pod borers, DBM and tea looper.
- Store options: 10 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg variants.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / product | IFFCO-MC / Egao |
| Active ingredient | Emamectin Benzoate 5% |
| Formulation | SG — water-soluble granules |
| Product type | Translaminar insecticide |
| IRAC group | 6 — glutamate-gated chloride-channel allosteric modulator |
| Store pack sizes | 10 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg |
How Egao Works
Emamectin benzoate activates glutamate-gated chloride channels in susceptible insects, disrupting nerve and muscle function. Feeding stops rapidly, followed by paralysis and death. Early larval treatment and full lower-leaf coverage improve control.
India Label: Crop, Pest, Dose, Water and PHI
| Crop | Target | Dose | Water | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 190–220 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 10 days |
| Okra | Shoot and fruit borer | 135–170 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 5 days |
| Cabbage | Diamondback moth | 150–200 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 3 days |
| Chilli | Fruit borer, thrips, mites | 200 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 3 days |
| Brinjal | Shoot and fruit borer | 200 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 3 days |
| Red gram / chickpea | Pod borer | 220 g/ha | 500–750 / 500 L/ha | 14 days |
| Grapes | Thrips | 220 g/ha | 500–1000 L/ha | 5 days |
| Tea | Tea looper | 200 g/ha | 500 L/ha | 1 day |
Application Guide
- Begin at early larval infestation or the label threshold and target the most susceptible stages.
- Premix the measured granules, add to the partly filled tank and maintain agitation.
- Cover leaf undersides and crop fruiting zones uniformly at the crop-specific water volume.
- Rotate with an effective insecticide outside IRAC Group 6 and observe the stated PHI.
Safety and Stewardship
- Wear label-specified protective equipment and avoid spray contact or inhalation.
- Keep spray, runoff and wash water away from waterways and aquaculture.
- Protect pollinators by avoiding active bee-foraging periods and flowering non-target vegetation.
- Do not claim universal compatibility or apply outside the current pack registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pack identity was verified?
The stocked catalog image names Egao Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG from IFFCO.
What is the tea PHI?
The verified table specifies one day for tea looper use.
How should resistance be managed?
Avoid repeated IRAC Group 6 treatments and rotate to an effective unrelated mode of action.
Safety and Disclaimer
For agricultural use only. The current registered Egao label and stocked physical pack control crop, pest, rate, water volume, timing, PHI, application count, protective equipment, first aid, storage and disposal.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C