Metolcarb 25% WP – Fast-Acting Carbamate Insecticide for Rice & Vegetable Pests

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Fast-acting formula – Visible pest paralysis within 30–60 minutes
✅ Broad-spectrum control – Targets hemipteran pests (e.g., rice planthoppers, leafhoppers)
✅ Low phytotoxicity risk – Safe for crops when used as directed
✅ Cost-effective – Reduces pest resistance pressure when rotated with other MoA classes
✅ Flexible application – Suitable for foliar spray and seed treatment

Technical Specifications

Target Pests & Application Rates

Best Practices:

• Apply at early infestation stages for maximum efficacy.

• Use high-volume sprayers for thorough coverage.

• Avoid application during peak sunlight or rain (optimal: early morning/late evening).

• Rotate with neonicotinoids (Group 4A) or diamides (Group 28) to delay resistance

Safety & Environmental Considerations

Toxicity Profile

• WHO Classification: Moderately hazardous (Class II)

• Acute Oral LD50 (rat): 250–500 mg/kg

• Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2000 mg/kg

• Aquatic Toxicity: Highly toxic to fish & aquatic invertebrates

Protective Measures

⚠ Mandatory PPE: Gloves, goggles, respirator, long-sleeved clothing.
⚠ Re-entry Interval (REI): 24 hours after application.
⚠ Buffer Zones: Maintain 50m from water bodies to protect aquatic life.

Resistance Management

To prevent pest resistance:

• Rotate with non-carbamate insecticides (e.g., pyrethroids, neonicotinoids).

• Limit applications to 2–3 per season.

• Combine with IPM strategies (e.g., biological controls, pheromone traps)

Packaging & Storage

• Available sizes: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg bags.

• Storage: Keep in cool, dry conditions (10–30°C), away from food/feed.