Rogor Insecticide is a popular choice for farmers and gardeners due to its systemic and contact action, offering effective control over a broad spectrum of pests.1
Key Features and Benefits:
Systemic and Contact Action: It penetrates the plant tissue and gets translocated through the sap, providing protection from within, while also acting on contact with pests.2
Broad Spectrum Control: Effective against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, and borers.3
Quick Knockdown: Provides rapid control of pests, minimizing damage to crops.4
Cost-Effective: Offers an affordable solution for pest management.5
Versatile Application: Suitable for various crops including vegetables, fruits, and field crops.6
Active Ingredient:
Dimethoate 30% EC7
Mode of Action:
Rogor works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in the nervous system of insects.8 This disrupts nerve impulses, leading to paralysis and death of the pests.9
Crops:
Rogor can be used on a variety of crops, including:
Vegetables (tomatoes, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes)10
Fruits
Field crops (cotton, rice)
Target Pests:
Aphids11
Whiteflies12
Thrips13
Caterpillars14
Borers15
Leafhoppers16
Mealybugs17
Scale insects18
Dosage:
The dosage of Rogor varies depending on the crop and the target pest. Always refer to the product label for specific instructions.
Important Note:
Rogor is an organophosphate insecticide.19 Handle with caution and follow all safety instructions on the product label.
It's important to consider Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and rotate insecticides with different modes of action to prevent resistance development in pests.20
Always refer to the product label and accompanying leaflet for complete product details, directions for use, and safety precautions.