United Baleno Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC Insecticide for Bollworm Control in Cotton

United Baleno is an insecticide built on Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC, supplied by United Chemicals. It comes as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) liquid that mixes easily with water and spreads evenly over the crop foliage when sprayed with standard spraying equipment. The product belongs to the Avermectin chemical group and is designed mainly for cotton, where it targets bollworms, including Helicoverpa armigera.

Bollworm larvae feed inside squares and bolls, so damage is often noticed only after yield loss has already started. Baleno works by inhibiting nerve impulses in the insect, which stops the larvae from feeding and moving normally. Because the formulation is fast acting, the pest is brought under control promptly, and the protection lasts long enough to reduce the number of repeat sprays needed in a season.

Baleno is supplied as a 1 litre liquid pack and is made in India. It is suited to cotton growers as well as agricultural retailers and farm input distributors who stock crop protection products. The correct dose is the one printed on the product label, so always read the label and the enclosed leaflet before mixing. Handle the concentrate with protective clothing, gloves and a mask, keep it away from water bodies and bee activity, and store it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Key Benefits

• Targets bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera) in cotton, the pest that causes direct damage to squares and bolls.
• Fast-acting formulation that brings the infestation under control promptly once sprayed.
• Long-lasting protection that helps reduce the number of repeat applications in the season.
• Mixes readily with water and spreads evenly, giving thorough coverage of the foliage.
• Works on a broad range of insect pests, making it useful in a general cotton spray programme.
• Emulsifiable concentrate liquid form that is easy to measure and mix in the spray tank.
• Made in India and supplied in a convenient 1 litre pack.

How It Works

Emamectin Benzoate belongs to the Avermectin group of insecticides. When the spray lands on the crop foliage and the bollworm larva feeds on the treated surface, the active ingredient enters the insect and acts on its nervous system. It blocks the nerve impulses that carry signals through the insect body. As a result, the larva stops feeding and loses normal muscle coordination, and the infestation stops causing fresh damage to the crop.

Because the insect stops feeding soon after picking up the insecticide, the crop is protected from further chewing damage even before the larvae die. The emulsifiable concentrate formulation breaks up evenly in water, so the spray solution stays uniform in the tank and covers the leaf surface well. Good coverage matters here, since bollworm larvae often feed in hidden parts of the plant such as inside squares, flowers and bolls. Uniform spraying with standard equipment helps the active ingredient reach these feeding sites.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Dosage & Application

• Dilute the insecticide in sufficient water to ensure complete and even coverage of the foliage.
• Apply the solution uniformly over the crop using standard spraying equipment.
• Repeat the application as necessary to keep the pest population under control.
• Follow the dose printed on the product label and leaflet; do not increase or reduce it on your own.

When to Use

Start the spray when larvae or the first early signs of bollworm infestation are seen in the cotton crop. Early treatment is important because bollworm larvae move into squares, flowers and bolls, where they are harder to reach and where the damage directly affects yield. Scout the field regularly and check plants for larvae and fresh feeding damage before deciding to spray.

Avoid spraying near water bodies or in areas where bees are active, and do not contaminate water sources. Repeat the application only as needed to maintain control over the pest population, and follow the label guidance for the interval between sprays.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

1. Check the cotton crop for larvae or early signs of bollworm infestation before you plan the spray.
2. Read the product label and leaflet carefully and measure the recommended quantity of Baleno.
3. Dilute the insecticide in sufficient water so that the foliage can be covered completely and evenly.
4. Fill the spray tank and mix the solution well so it stays uniform during spraying.
5. Wear protective clothing, gloves and a mask while handling and spraying the product.
6. Spray uniformly over the crop with standard spraying equipment, ensuring thorough coverage of the foliage.
7. Repeat the application as necessary to maintain control over the pest population.
8. After spraying, wash hands, face and exposed skin, and clean the spraying equipment.
9. Store the remaining product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Precautions & Safety

• Always wear protective clothing, gloves and a mask when handling the product.
• Avoid spraying near water bodies or in areas with bees, and do not contaminate water sources.
• Keep the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Store out of the reach of children.
• Early signs of poisoning include dilation of pupils, muscular incoordination, ataxia and muscle tremors. If any of these symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.