Product Specification
| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | Acemain Insecticide |
| Brand Name | Adama India Private Limited |
| Technical Composition | Acephate 75% SP |
| Formulation Type | SP (Soluble Powder) |
| Category | Broad-Spectrum Systemic and Contact Insecticide |
| Toxicity (Color Triangle) | Blue Triangle (Moderately Hazardous / Class III) |
| Chemical / Biological Group | Organophosphate Group (IRAC Group 1B – Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors) |
| Targeted Pests (Crop Wise) |
• Cotton: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Bollworms • Rice (Paddy): Green Leaf Hoppers (GLH), Brown Plant Hoppers (BPH), Stem Borers, Leaf Folders • Vegetables (Chilli, Brinjal, Okra, Tomato): Sucking and chewing insects • Other Crops: Safflower, Tobacco, and general fruit crops |
| Suitable Crops | Cotton, Rice (Paddy), Sugarcane, Chilli, Brinjal, Okra, Tomato, Safflower, Tobacco, and Fruit Crops |
| Recommended Dosage (Crop Wise) |
• Cotton: 156 – 312 g per acre (350 – 500 g per acre for heavy bollworm infestation) • Rice (Paddy): 266 – 400 g per acre • Safflower: 312 g per acre • Chilli / Brinjal / Okra / Tomato: 300 – 400 g per acre (or 1.0 – 1.5 g per litre of water) |
| Water Requirement per Acre | 150 to 200 Litres per acre to ensure uniform foliar coverage |
| Recommended Crop Stage | Applied during vegetative, early flowering, and active tillering stages at the initial appearance of pests or upon reaching the Economic Threshold Level (ETL). |
| Type of Action | Systemic, contact, and stomach action delivering dual-mode pest elimination. |
| Mode of Action | Inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) within the insect central nervous system, causing acetylcholine accumulation, continuous nerve firing, rapid paralysis, and subsequent mortality. |
| Method of Application | Thorough foliar spray using a calibrated knapsack sprayer ensuring complete coverage on both upper and lower foliage surfaces. |
| Compatibility | Compatible with standard agricultural insecticides, fungicides, and plant nutrients. |
| Waiting Period (PHI – Crop Wise) | Tomato / Chilli: 7 days
Paddy: 14 days Cotton: 21 days |
| Available Pack Sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg |
Product Description
Acemain is a systemic and contact insecticide containing Acephate 75% SP, manufactured by ADAMA India Private Limited. It provides broad-spectrum insect control through systemic, contact, and stomach action against targeted sucking and chewing pests in recommended crops.
Key Features
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Contains Acephate 75% SP formulation.
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Provides systemic, contact, and stomach action.
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Helps control a range of targeted sucking and chewing insect pests.
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Moves within plant tissues to provide systemic protection.
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Easy-to-mix soluble powder formulation.
Key Benefits
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Broad-Spectrum Control: Provides effective management against diverse insect pests.
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Crop Protection: Safeguards plants from damage caused by targeted chewing and sucking insects.
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Dual Activity: Offers both internal systemic and external contact action.
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Reliable Performance: Supports effective crop defense when used as per the approved label.
Safety Precautions
- Wear recommended PPE, including gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.
- Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes during handling and application.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using the product.
- Store in the original sealed container, away from children, animals, food, and feed.
- Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Disclaimer: Product information is provided for general reference only. Always read and follow the approved product label and leaflet for recommended crops, dosage, application instructions, waiting period, and safety precautions before use.
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