HPM X-PERT is a modern, broad-spectrum insecticide with Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG. It delivers rapid knockdown and long-lasting protection against key lepidopteran and sucking pests in vegetables, fruits, plantation and field crops—ideal for both gardening and agriculture.
| Active Ingredient | Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (Water-Soluble Granules) |
|---|---|
| Action | Translaminar; primarily stomach poison with contact effect |
| Placement | Foliar spray |
| Spectrum | Bollworms, fruit/shoot borers, DBM, pod borers, thrips, tea looper, mites* |
Emamectin activates insect chloride channels (GABA/glutamate-gated) causing uncontrolled ion flow, leading to paralysis and death. Strong stomach action plus contact; translaminar movement shields hidden larvae.
Suitable for Cotton, Okra, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, Red gram (Pigeon pea), Grapes, Tea and more.
Controls Bollworms, Fruit/ Shoot borer, Diamondback moth (DBM), Pod borer, Thrips, Tea looper and related pests.
| Crop | Common Pest | Dosage (g/acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Pink/ American Bollworm | 76 – 88 |
| Okra | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 54 – 68 |
| Chilli | Fruit Borer, Thrips & Mites* | 80 |
| Brinjal | Shoot & Fruit Borer | 80 |
| Cabbage | Diamondback Moth (DBM) | 60 – 80 |
| Red Gram | Pod Borer | 88 |
| Grapes | Thrips | 88 |
| Tea | Tea Looper | 80 |
*Note: Emamectin’s primary strength is caterpillars; activity on mites/ thrips varies by label & local advisory.
Information above is for guidance. Always follow the official label/leaflet and local recommendations for exact dose, timing, spray volume, PHI/REI and tank-mixing.
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