Amsac is a powerful insecticide from Atul, containing Indoxacarb 14.5% SC. It is highly effective against a broad range of lepidopteran pests in various crops including cotton, chilli, tomato, cabbage, and pigeon pea. With its unique chemistry and action mode, it controls even resistant pest populations and plays a crucial role in insect resistance management.
Technical Content:
Indoxacarb 14.5% SC
Mode of Action:
Amsac works by inhibiting sodium ion entry into nerve cells of pests. This causes paralysis followed by death, providing effective control of lepidopteran pests.
Method & Time Of Application:
Apply Amsac as a foliar spray during early infestation or as recommended by local agricultural experts. Ensure thorough coverage of the crop foliage. Avoid spraying during rain or intense sunlight. For best results, use a calibrated sprayer and proper water volume.
Features and Benefits:
Belongs to oxadiazine chemistry – ideal for controlling resistant pest populations
Broad-spectrum action against lepidopteran pests in multiple crops
Kills all larval stages for long-lasting control
Unique mode of action – crucial for Insect Resistance Management (IRM)
Rainfast within two hours of application
Available in multiple pack sizes to suit all farm sizes
Crops & Dosage:
Cotton (bollworms): 200 ml/acre
Cabbage (diamondback moth): 100–200 ml/acre
Chilli (fruit borer): 100–200 ml/acre
Tomato (fruit borer): 200 ml/acre
Pigeon pea (pod borer complex): 200 ml/acre
Target Weeds:
Not applicable: Amsac is an insecticide, not a herbicide.
Antidote:
There is no specific antidote. Please treat symptomatically and supportively.
Disclaimer:
The product usage is beyond our control and the product performance depends on various factors such as crop pattern, soil type, method of application, climatic conditions, and water quality used for preparing spray solutions. Therefore, we do not guarantee or accept any liability other than for uniform quality of the product.