- Robust 50 EC is a powerful insecticide containing the active ingredient emamectin benzoate 5% as an emulsifiable concentrate. It acts quickly and directly on caterpillars, cutworms and leaf miners attacking vegetables, fruit and cotton.
- It works by contact and ingestion, acting on the insect nervous system to stop feeding and movement within a few hours, followed by death. Robust stays on the leaf surface and controls different insect stages, giving effective, long-lasting crop protection.
Key Features:
- Highly effective against leafworms, leaf miners and cutworms.
- Dual contact and stomach action for fast, visible results.
- Stops larval feeding immediately, preventing further crop damage.
- Stable on leaves and resistant to weather conditions.
- Safe on plants at the recommended rates.
- A key product in integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
Specifications:
- Trade name: Robust 50 EC
- Type: Non-systemic contact and stomach insecticide
- Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- Active ingredient: Emamectin benzoate 5%
- Chemical group: Avermectins (IRAC Group 6)
- Odor: Mild to moderate
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
- Pack size: 1 L
Directions for Use:
- Tomato, pepper, eggplant and leafy vegetables: for leafworms and leaf miners at 200–250 ml per 100 L of water.
- Cotton, maize and alfalfa: for cutworms and moths at 200–250 ml per 100 L of water.
- Grapes and legumes: for leafworms and leaf miners at 200–250 ml per 100 L of water.
- Repeat every 10–14 days depending on infestation severity or as advised by an agronomist.
Pre-Harvest Interval:
- Do not harvest within 7 to 10 days of the last application, depending on the crop.
Precautions:
- Do not mix with alkaline pesticides or mineral oils.
- Spray early in the morning or after sunset to reduce evaporation and improve uptake.
- Store in a dry, shaded place out of reach of children and animals.
- Wear gloves and a mask during mixing and spraying.
- Wash the sprayer thoroughly with soap and water after use.
Additional Benefits:
- Quickly kills caterpillars and cutworms and prevents re-infestation.
- Keeps leaves and fruit sound and improves produce quality.
- Effective throughout the insect life cycle.
- A trusted insecticide for protecting crops against chewing pests.