| Formulations | Emulsifiable Concentrate |
| Application Type | Foliar application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) | Organic Certification – NPOP India |
| Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Margosom® 0.03% EC contains Azadirachtin as the active ingredient, formulated as a 0.03% Emulsifiable Concentrate (300 ppm). Azadirachtin is the marker active compound and all other components of neem seed kernel have remained intact in the extract without being fractionated. Azadirachtin extract, actives like nimbin and nimbidin, and all other natural bitter principles, actives, solvent and emulsifiers constitute the formulation composition.
Actives present in Margosom® 0.03% EC are surmised to work as an Insect growth regulator and an anti-feedant on adult and nymphs over 300 insect pets.
Azadirachtin doesn’t act on central nervous system. It acts on the hormonal system Insects produce ecdysone for moulting and to grow to next instar / stage. Azadirachtin interferes with the ecdysone production thereby tricking the insect into not feeding. This anti-feedant activity starves the pest eventually killing it.
Margosom® is available in the following formulations:
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Application type | Emulsifiable concentrate formulation |
| Dose | 10 ml /L |
| Foliar application | Typical acre dose: 2L Typical hectare dose: 5L Mix Margosom® 0.03% EC @ 10ml/L and Bindu™ @ 0.3 ml/L water. Bindu™ is a silicon spray adjuvant which improves bioefficacy Apply spray solution at early insect emergence stage and follow up spray at 4-5-day interval Sample plan Week 1: Spray Margosom® 0.03% EC + Bindu™ Week2: Spray Margosom® 0.03% EC + Bindu™ Week 3: Spray Margosom® 0.03% EC + Bindu™ |
Foliar application: Margosom® 0.03% EC can be used as under:
1. A Uv protectant like a blue dye has to be used in the spray solution as it is Ultra violet ray sensitive.
2. Mix Margosom® 0.03% EC and Bindu™ at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on foliage.
3. Mix Bindu™ @ 0.3 ml/L spray fluid which improves bioefficacy. Bindu™ is a silicon spray adjuvant which helps in super spreading and penetration of Margosom® 0.03% EC.
4. The spray volume depends upon the crop canopy. Spray at early stage of insect emergence and give 1 – 2 follow up sprays at 4-5 days interval.
5. Drift from Margosom® 0.03% EC spray fluid may cause eye irritation Therefore it is advisable that the operator to wear eye protection glass with side shields and nose mask while mixing and spraying the product
Note:
Do not store Margosom® 0.03% EC solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
Store in ambient temperature (5-45-degree Celsius), Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Margosom® 0.03% EC is stable for a period of 1 year from the date of manufacturing
Margosom® can be customised as Wettable powder formulation
