Dimethoate pesticide is a kind of insecticide and acaricide with internal absorption. It is easy to be absorbed by plants and transported to the whole plant, and maintains the efficacy in plants for about a week. This property makes it highly effective against a wide range of pests.
Dimethoate is used in agriculture to protect crops from destructive pests. Its ability to control crop-destroying insects helps ensure higher yields and better quality products.
| Product Name | Dimethoate 400 g/l EC |
| CAS Number | 60-51-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12NO3PS2 |
| Brand Name | Ageruo |
| Place of Origin | Hebei,China |
| Shelf life | 2 Years |
| Dosage Form | Dimethoate 30% EC 、 Dimethoate 40% EC 、 Dimethoate 50% EC |
Dimethoate is usually used to control vegetables, fruit trees, tea trees, cotton, oil crops, etc.
It has a high toxic effect on many kinds of pests, especially on the piercing and sucking machine pests, and has a wide range of insecticidal activities. It can control aphid, red spider, leaf miner, thrips, planthopper, leafhopper, scale insect, cotton bollworm, etc.
Agricultural Uses
Dimethoate is widely used in agriculture to control pests on various crops such as vegetables, fruit trees, tea trees, cotton and oilseed crops. It is particularly effective against aphids, red spider mites, leaf miners, thrips, fleabites, leafhoppers, mesquite and cotton bollworms.
Non-Agricultural Uses
In addition to agriculture, Dimethoate is used in non-crop environments to manage pest populations in areas such as ornamentals and lawns.
Insect Resistance Efficacy
Dimethoate is known for its high toxicity to many pest species, especially those that pierce and suck plant tissue. This makes it a valuable tool in an integrated pest management program.
Cost Effectiveness
Due to its broad-spectrum activity and long-lasting effects, Dimethoate is considered cost-effective for farmers, providing significant pest control at a relatively low application rate.
Dimethoate is usually applied by spraying. Following the recommended dosage and application method is critical to maximize effectiveness and minimize potential harm.
| Formulation: Dimethoate 400 g/l EC 、 Dimethoate 40% EC | |||
| Crop | Pest | Dosage | Usage method |
| Cotton | Mite | 1125-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Cotton | Aphid | 1500-1875 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Cotton | Bollworm | 1350-1650 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Rice | Plant hopper | 1125-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Rice | Leafhopper | 1125-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Rice | Yellow rice borer | 1125-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Rice | Ricehoppers | 1275-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Wheat | Aphid | 345-675 (g/ha) | Spray |
| Tobacco | Aphid | 750-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
| Tobacco | Pieris Rapae | 750-1500 (ml/ha) | Spray |
Handling Instructions
Always wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles to avoid skin and eye contact when handling Dimethoate. Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling the product.
Environmental Effects
Dimethoate is highly toxic to aquatic organisms and should not be used near bodies of water. It is also toxic to cattle and sheep, so green manure and weeds treated with Dimethoate should not be fed to livestock for one month after application.
1. Do not use this medicine before harvesting vegetables.
2. It is suggested that the toxicity test should be done before use.
3. Dimethoate pesticide is highly toxic to the stomach of cattle and sheep. Green manure and weeds sprayed with dimethoate pesticide should not be fed to cattle and sheep within one month.
Q: What crops can Dimethoate be used on?
A: Dimethoate can be used on a wide range of crops including vegetables, fruit trees, tea trees, cotton and oilseed crops.
Q: How does Dimethoate work?
A: Dimethoate is taken up by the plant and distributed throughout the plant, providing systemic control of pests.
Q: Is Dimethoate safe for livestock?
A: No. Dimethoate is highly toxic to livestock. Treated plants should not be fed to cattle or sheep within one month of application.
Q: What pests does Dimethoate primarily control?
A: Dimethoate is effective against aphids, red spider mites, leaf miners, thrips, ticks, leafhoppers, mesquite, and cotton bollworms.