HERON®
ETHION 50% EC
Technical Content
Complete formulation specifications for Heranba HERON
| Product Name | HERON |
| Brand | Heranba |
| Category | Insecticide |
| Technical Content | Ethion 50% |
| Formulation Type | EC |
| Available Pack Sizes (SKUs) | 100 ML, 250 ML, 500 ML, 1 LTR, 5 LTR |
Product Description
HERON is a Contact organophosphate insecticide and acaricide used for the control of mites, thrips, scale insects, and aphids in citrus, grapes, vegetables, cotton, and tea crops.
Features
Discover what makes HERON a trusted choice for farmers across India
- HERON is an organophosphate contact insecticide and acaricide that controls insects and mites simultaneously.
- It is effective against scale insects and shield insects, providing broad-spectrum pest management.
- Its EC formulation ensures uniform leaf coverage for effective application.
- HERON manages mixed insect and mite infestations with a single product, simplifying crop protection.
- It is suitable for use in orchards and plantations and offers an economical solution for large-scale field use.
- It is effective against both immature and adult mite stages, ensuring reliable pest control.
Uses & Recommended Dosage
Application guidelines for various crops and target pests
| Crop | Target Pest | Recommended Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| CropTea | Target PestRed Spider Mites, Purple Mites, Yellow Mite, Thrips, Scale | Recommended Dosage200 ml/acre |
| CropCotton | Target PestWhitefly | Recommended Dosage600–800 ml/acre |
| CropCotton | Target PestBollworms | Recommended Dosage800 ml/acre |
| CropChilli | Target PestMites & Thrips | Recommended Dosage600–800 ml/acre |
| CropGram | Target PestPod Borer | Recommended Dosage400–600 ml/acre |
| CropPigeon Pea / Red Gram (Arhar) | Target PestPod Borer | Recommended Dosage400–600 ml/acre |
| CropSoybean | Target PestGirdle Beetle & Stem Fly | Recommended Dosage600 ml/acre |
Mode of Action
Understanding the mechanism of HERON
Ethion inhibits acetylcholinesterase in the nerve synapses of insects and mites, causing the accumulation of acetylcholine. This leads to continuous nerve stimulation, muscular spasms, and death of the target pests through contact and ingestion activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about HERON insecticide
Ethion inhibits acetylcholinesterase in the nerve synapses of insects and mites, causing the accumulation of acetylcholine. This results in continuous nerve stimulation, muscular spasms, and death of the target pests through contact and ingestion activity.
A: Heranba HERON is generally compatible with most insecticides and fungicides, but it should not be mixed with alkaline compounds, sulphur, and copper-based fungicides. Always perform a small-scale jar compatibility test before preparing a tank mix.
Heranba HERON can be used on tea, cotton, chilli, gram, pigeon pea (red gram/arhar), and soybean to control the target pests listed in the dosage recommendations.
Apply Heranba HERON at the recommended dosage according to the crop and target pest. Refer to the dosage table for the appropriate application rate. It manages mixed insect and mite infestations, provides economical broad-spectrum protection, and is effective against both immature and adult mite stages.
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