Nimbecidine – 50,000 ppm
Nimbecidine is an EC formulation neem-based pesticide containing 50,000 ppm of azadirachtin as the active ingredient. It offers eco-friendly pest control by targeting a wide range of pests and remains harmless to beneficial insects like parasites, predators, and honeybees.
Features:
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Eco-friendly: Safe for beneficial insects, including honeybees, predators, and parasites.
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Broad-spectrum control: Effective against a wide range of pests such as whiteflies, aphids, thrips, caterpillars, and leafhoppers.
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Sustainable pest management: Offers an organic and sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.
Mode of Action
- Antifeedant: Prevents pests from feeding on treated plants.
- Repellent: Repels pests from the crop.
- Oviposition Deterrent: Inhibits the laying of eggs by female insects.
- Insect Growth Regulator: Disrupts the life cycle of pests by affecting their growth and reproduction.
Crops Recommended and Pest Controlled as per CIB & RC
- Tomato: Aphids, White fly, Fruit Borer
- Bhendi: Aphids, White fly, Leafhopper Podborer
- Cauliflower: Spodoptera, DBM, Aphids
- Cotton: White fly, Leaf Hopper, Heliothis, Aphids
- Rice: BPH, Leaf folder, Stem Borer
- Tobacco: Tobacco caterpillar, Aphids
- Tea: Caterpillar, Pink mites, Red spider mites, Thrips
Application
- Apply as a prophylactic spray or at the early stages of pest infestations.
- Recommended to apply 2 to 3 applications at 10-day intervals.
Dosage
Dosage
- 200 ml/ha (in 400 Litres of water)
- Dilution: Mix 0.5 ml of Nimbecidine in 1 liter of water for effective application.