Emba

Active Ingredient & Formulation

• Active Ingredient: Emamectin benzoate
• Concentration: 5% w/w
• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Target Crops

• Peach, Apple, Pear
• Tomato, Pepper, Zucchini
• Potato

Target Pests

• Leaf miners
• Mites
• Lepidopteran larvae
• Aphids (in certain applications)

Application Rate

• Recommended rate: 0.5–1.0 fl oz/acre (approx. 15–30 g a.i.)
• Maximum annual applications: 3–4
• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 7–14 days, depending on crop

Mode of Action & Use

• Systemic insecticide acting primarily when larvae feed on treated foliage
• Rapid and effective against leaf-mining and chewing larvae
• Suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs

Important Notes

• Restricted-Entry Interval (REI): 12–24 hours depending on label
• Minimum interval between applications: 7 days
• Avoid overuse to prevent resistance development

These compounds are currently under review for registration with the EPA