ESCORT 1.9% EC

ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide – Robust Pest Control with Seed Farm.

Defend your crops with Seed Farm’s premium ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide in Kenya! Powered by Emamectin benzoate, this natural-origin insecticide and miticide offers translaminar and stomach action to control diamondback moth, thrips, spider mites, caterpillars, and fall armyworms, ensuring high-quality yields for export and local markets.

Origin of ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide and Introduction to Kenya
Formulated by Greenlife Crop Protection, ESCORT 1.9% EC (Emamectin benzoate 19 g/L) is a naturally derived emulsifiable concentrate widely used in Kenya. Its neurotoxic action paralyzes pests, stopping feeding within hours, making it a go-to solution for horticultural and cereal crops.

Uses of ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide
ESCORT 1.9% EC targets:

• Vegetables: Diamondback moth in cabbages; thrips in tomatoes, capsicum, onions.

• Horticultural Crops: Thrips, spider mites, caterpillars in French beans, roses.

• Cereals: Fall armyworms in maize.
  It protects crop health and yield by rapidly eliminating lepidopteran and sucking pests.

Favorable Conditions for ESCORT 1.9% EC Application
ESCORT 1.9% EC is effective across Kenyan agro-climates.

Climate

• Temperature: Optimal range of 15–35°C.

• Rainfall: Effective in 250–1,200 mm annually; avoid spraying during heavy rain.

Regions in Kenya
ESCORT 1.9% EC performs in:

• Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri)

• Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret)

• Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Kitui)

• Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu)

Crop Requirements

• Soil/Crop Type: No specific soil restrictions; apply to healthy crops.

• pH: 5.5–7.5.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide

1. Mixing: Fill spray tank with half the required water. Add 8ml per 20 liters of water (400ml/ha) for most crops; use 25ml per 20 liters (500ml/ha) for maize against fall armyworms. Fill tank and agitate.

2. Application: Spray at first pest signs, ensuring foliar coverage. Repeat every 7–10 days (max 3 applications).

3. Precautions: Wear PPE (gloves, mask, overalls); do not enter treated areas for 12 hours until dry. Avoid water body contamination.

4. Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 3 days for cabbages, French beans, tomatoes; 7 days for maize, capsicum, onions.

Benefits and Maintenance

1. Rapid Action: Paralyzes pests within hours, stopping feeding damage.

2. Translaminar Protection: Penetrates leaves for prolonged control.

3. Low Residue: Meets EU MRLs (e.g., 0.01 mg/kg for French beans), ideal for export.

4. Maintenance: Apply early; rotate with non-Macrocyclic lactone insecticides to manage resistance.

Crop Compatibility
ESCORT 1.9% EC complements Seed Farm’s seeds like SC Sungura 301 maize, KAT B1 yellow beans, and Russet F1 onions, protecting cabbages, French beans, tomatoes, and roses. It’s ideal for integrated pest management (IPM).

Why ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide is the Future
ESCORT 1.9% EC empowers Kenyan farmers with fast-acting, low-residue pest control, enhancing crop quality and marketability. Its natural origin and IPM compatibility support sustainable farming. Protect your harvest with Seed Farm’s ESCORT 1.9% EC Insecticide—buy now and grow your prosperity with Seed Farm!