FOSMITE Ethion 50% EC

Fosmite Ethion 50% EC is a broad-spectrum organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide manufactured by PI Industries. It is widely used in agriculture to control a variety of chewing and sucking pests on crops like cotton, chili, soybean, and tea.
Key Information
Active Ingredient: Ethion 50% EC
Mode of Action: It is a contact poison and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which blocks nerve impulse transmission in insects and mites, leading to their death. It also has strong ovicidal (egg-killing) and larvicidal properties.
Target Pests: It is effective against a wide range of pests, including:
Mites (red spider mites, purple mites, yellow mites)
Scales
Thrips
Whiteflies
Bollworms
Pod borers
Girdle beetles and stem flies
Benefits: It offers broad-spectrum control, is relatively safer for beneficial insects at recommended doses, and breaks down quickly without leaving undesirable residues.
Application: It is typically applied to foliage via foliar spray.