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Which of the following is the miticide?
Question

Which of the following is the miticide?

A.

Acephate

B.

Imidacloprid

C.

Omite-57

D.

Phorate

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is: C) Omite-57
Explanation:
Omite-57 is a specific miticide used to control mite infestations such as red spider mites and yellow mites. It contains the active ingredient Propargite, which works through contact action and gives a quick knockdown effect. It is not effective against insects or nematodes—only mites.
Information Booster:
  • Active Ingredient: Propargite

  • Mode of Action: Contact miticide (non-systemic)

  • Targets: Mites (especially spider mites and yellow mites)

  • Used On: Tea, cotton, vegetables, fruits, and citrus crops

  • Does NOT work on: Insects or nematodes

 Additional Information (Other Options):
  • Acephate

    • Type: Organophosphate insecticide

    • Targets: Sucking pests like aphids, jassids, leaf miners.

  • Imidacloprid

    • Type: Neonicotinoid systemic insecticide

    • Targets: Whiteflies, aphids, thrips.

  • Phorate

    • Type: Systemic organophosphate insecticide and nematicide

    • Targets: Soil pests and nematodes.

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