Picador - Propargite 57% EC - HPM

HPM Picador Propargite 57% EC Acaricide Overview

HPM Picador is a specialist acaricide or miticide containing Propargite 57% EC. It is a non-systemic product with contact action and is classified in IRAC Group 12C.

HPM lists Picador for label-directed control of specified mites in tea, chilli, apple and brinjal. It is not a herbicide and should not be presented as a general-purpose systemic insecticide. Correct crop identification, mite diagnosis, spray calibration and thorough coverage are essential.

Why Choose HPM Picador?

• Verified formulation: Propargite 57% EC acaricide from HPM.
• Specialist mite management: HPM lists crop-specific uses against important mites in tea, chilli, apple and brinjal.
• Contact action: Picador is non-systemic, so accurate application and coverage of mite habitat are important.
• Defined resistance group: IRAC Group 12C classification supports responsible rotation planning with effective acaricides from other groups.
• Store pack choices: Available here in 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre packs.

Technical Specifications

How It Works: Mode of Action

Propargite is classified by IRAC in Group 12C, among inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase. It interferes with energy metabolism in susceptible mites. Picador is non-systemic and acts through contact, so it should not be described as moving throughout the plant.

1. Direct exposure: Spray must reach the mite habitat on the labelled crop.
2. Energy disruption: Propargite affects mitochondrial energy production in susceptible mites.
3. Coverage-dependent control: Uniform foliar coverage is important because the product is not systemic.

Repeated use of the same mode-of-action group can select resistant mite populations. Where another treatment is permitted, rotate with an effective registered acaricide from a different IRAC group and follow the current label and local agronomic advice.

Label-Listed Crops & Mites

Dosage & Application Guide

Use the crop-specific product quantity with the complete stated spray-water volume. The figures below follow HPM's Picador recommendation table. The current physical pack label always takes precedence.

PHI means pre-harvest interval. No general per-litre rate has been calculated from the per-acre directions. Apple has a separate per-tree direction and must not be converted into an acre rate.

How to Apply: Best Practices

• Scout and diagnose: Confirm the labelled crop and mite target before application.
• Calibrate equipment: Measure the crop-specific product quantity and water volume accurately.
• Coverage: Because Picador is a contact acaricide, direct uniform coverage of relevant foliage and mite habitat is important.
• Timing and frequency: Follow the current label and local threshold-based advice; do not invent a calendar schedule.
• Resistance management: Avoid repeated exclusive use of IRAC Group 12C and rotate only within an approved programme.
• Compatibility: Do not assume tank-mix compatibility. Mix only when the current label or qualified local advice explicitly permits it.
• Safety: Wear the PPE required by the label, prevent drift and keep people and animals away as directed.
• Storage: Keep sealed in the original container in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from food, feed, children, animals, heat and ignition sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Safety & Disclaimer

Always read and follow the current official product label and leaflet before purchase, handling or application. Label directions, approved crops, mite targets, rates, timing, PPE, re-entry, waiting period, environmental precautions, disposal and local restrictions override this page. Keep out of reach of children and animals and prevent contamination of water bodies. If exposure occurs, seek medical help with the label or container. This information supports product identification and label-guided use; it is not a substitute for the pack label or qualified agricultural advice.