Chettak

ChettakAn organophosphorus insecticide for the control of bollworms and jassids of cotton and aphids on safflower.Application And Dosage RecommendationsPrepareation of spray solution : Mix the required amount of Acephate 75% SP in a small quantity of water and stir to form a uniform spray solution.Plant Protection Equipments : The most commonly used sprayers which are available in the country can be used for spraying Acephate 75% SP, such as, Bucket pump sprayer, Stirrup pump sprayer, (single and double barrel) Knapsack sprayer, Rocking sprayer, Foot sprayer, Wheel barrow sprayer, Compression knapsack sprayer, Compression knapsack battery sprayer and ASPEE HTP power sprayer.Recommendations  Dosage Per Hectare   waiting period in days from the last application to harvest Crop Common name of pest A.I (grams) Formulation (grams) Dilution in water (litres)  Cotton Jassids 292 390 500-1000 15  Boll worms 584 780 500-1000 15 Safflower Aphids 584 780 500-1000 15 CompatibilityAcephate 75% SP is compatible with most of the commonly used insecticides and fungicides.ToxicityAcute LD50 to rats : 866 mg/kg.Acute dermal LD50 to rabbits : More than 2000 mg/kgFish Toxicity : 96 hr TL50 - Rainbow trout - More than 1000ppm - Blue gill - 2050 ppmInstruction For Storage and UsesStorageThe packages containing the insecticides shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles particularly food articles or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key depending on the quantity and the nature of the insecticide.The store room should be well built, well lit, ventilated and sufficient in dimentions. The conditions of the store should be dry and cool.Packages shall be broken and burried away from habitationPrecaution By UsersAvoid inhalation and skin contact while diluting because of spillages or splashes. Do not mix with bare hands.The user should use full protective clothing which includes rubber gloves, rubber boots. Face should be covered with dust mask or respirator and an overall or rubber apron hood or hat.Use in high concentrations with low and ultra low volume application equipment is dangerous and should be avoided.