ETHION

Description

Introduction and Mode of Action: Ethion is a non-systemic, contact insecticide and acaricide from the organophosphate group. It works by inhibiting cholinesterase enzyme activity in the nervous system of insects.

Application Instructions:

Pre-Harvest Interval:

The interval between the last spraying and harvest is 15 days.

Application Management:

• This insecticide reduces blood cholinesterase levels.
• Phytotoxicity is not observed except in some apple varieties.
• This pesticide cannot be mixed with alkaline pesticides.
• When used with oil, it effectively destroys eggs of insects, mites, and scales.

Usage Instructions:

1. Select and calibrate an appropriate sprayer.
2. Dissolve the recommended amount of pesticide in a small amount of water and add it to a sprayer tank that is half-filled with water.
3. Stir while adding the remaining required water.
4. Ensure the sprayer’s agitator is operating during preparation and application.

Precautions:

• Avoid ingestion, contamination of food, contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, and inhalation of pesticide particles.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during spraying.
• Wear protective clothing, hat, goggles, mask, boots, and non-permeable gloves.
• Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying.
• Do not reuse pesticide containers.
• Store empty containers away from water sources and dispose of them in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Transport this pesticide following international hazardous material regulations.

Storage Conditions:

• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store in original packaging in closed warehouses away from sunlight, moisture, and livestock.
• Storage temperature: 10–35°C.
• Do not store the pesticide as an aqueous solution. Opened containers reduce product shelf life.

Symptoms of Poisoning and First Aid:

Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances.

• If the Ethion solution comes into contact with skin or body, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
• If poisoning symptoms occur, seek medical attention and show the pesticide label to the physician.

Environmental Toxicity:

• Toxic to bees.
• Remove livestock from the treated area before spraying and prevent grazing in recently sprayed areas.
• Avoid contaminating drinking water, surface water, and groundwater with the pesticide or its solution.
• Do not wash spraying equipment near rivers or water sources.

Antidote:

The antidote for Ethion is atropine sulfate.

Legal and Expert Usage:

• Use only under the supervision of an agricultural specialist.
• Sale is permitted only with a prescription from an agricultural specialist.
• Sellers must record buyer details, quantities sold, and the date in the monitoring system.