Benamifite 24% SC

Toxicity Class: WHO III, Caution.

Properties:

• Benamifite works by contact and has a non-systemic effect.
• Benamifite is a new developed acaricide with broad spectrum effectiveness that eliminates all stages of mites (summer eggs, nymph and adults) especially the two-spotted spider mites that infects cucumber, tomato, eggplant, zucchini, strawberry and ornamental plants.
• Mites become very active after 3 hours of treatment and stop eating completely, dying after 3-4 days.
• A pesticide with a remarkable effect and a long residual activity compared to other traditional acaricides.
• A pesticide that remains effective even after six hours of rain.
• A pesticide that is not affected by heat, light, humid or dry climatic conditions.
• A pesticide used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Directions for Use:

• Mix the needed amount with a small amount of water and stir well, then add it to the amount of water in the spray tank while stirring the solution on the same day of preparation.
• Repeated spraying of acaricides can create resistance strains of mites; to delay the development of this resistance, we recommend using Benamifite in only 1 application per season if the infestation is light or maximum 2 applications per season if the infestation is heavy.

Table of Use:

General Recommendations:

• Pressure: 40 PSI.
• Spray droplet size: 200-400 microns.
• Lance: Soft open.
• Spraying rate per hectare: Approx. 1,000 Liters (more or less depending on the leaves volume).

Environmental Hazard & Acute Toxicity: Highly toxic to fish and bees, moderately toxic to birds.

Compatibility: Compatible with most known pesticides, except the alkaline one. It is always required to conduct a compatibility test for physical compatibility before mixing with any pesticide.

Precautionary Statements: 

• Use Benamifite only on the crops listed in the table of use, taking into consideration the safety periods before the harvesting process.
• Wear protective clothing (apron, gloves and masks).
• Store the pesticides in its original package in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children, food and animal feed.
• Avoid skin and eye contact.
• Avoid inhaling pesticides.
• Take off your clothes immediately after spraying and wash your hands and face with soap and water.
• Do not apply when windy.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this pesticide.
• Do not store unlabeled products.
• Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches.
• Do not decant into another container for resale.
• Flush the sprayer with a detergent solution at the end of the workday, it will help to ensure a clean sprayer and trouble-free operation

First Aid Instructions:

• Remove the injured person from the source of exposure to the pesticide and call a Physician immediately.
• It can be harmful to humans if swallowed, inhaled or comes into contact with the skin. Water sources should not be contaminated with the pesticide or its residues
• In case of inhalation: the injured person should be moved to a well ventilated place.
• In case of eye contact: wash immediately with water for 15 minutes and consult a Physician immediately.
• In case of skin contamination: immediately remove clothing and wash skin with soap and water.
• In case of swallowing: the injured person should not be forced to vomit, should not be given anything by mouth, and a Physician should be called immediately.

Toxicological Information: 

• Antidote: There is no specific antidote for poisoning and treatment is based on symptoms.

• Re-entry Period: Do not enter into treated areas for 24 hours.

Notice to user: Benamifite should be used in accordance with the instructions on the label.

Legal Liability: Since we have no control over those who use this pesticide, we do not take any condition or guarantee upon ourselves from responsibility for any damage resulting directly or indirectly from its misuse.

Storage & Disposal of empty packaging: Do not leave the solution or empty containers at the spraying sight and do not burn the containers. The containers must be cleaned of the solution three times with water and used in the spray tank. Puncture the empty containers and store in a safe place away from water sources.