SIMBAATM is a highly effective acaricide, widely used across the globe for past two decades. Propargite, the active ingredient of SIMBAATM, belongs to a new group of chemical – sulfite ester. It is registered in 72 countries on 42 crops and is the largest selling acaricide in the world.

Physical and Chemical Properties
 
 
Trade Name: SIMBAA^TM
Common Name: Propargite
Chemical Name: 2-[4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]cyclohexyl 2-propynyl sulfite
Molecular Formula: C19H26SO4
Molecular Weight: 350.5 g/mole
Physical State: Light to dark brown viscous liquid
Vapour Pressure: 4.49 x 10-8 torr
Water Solubility: 0.63 mg/L @ 25 0C
Henry’s Law Constant: 3.28 x 10-8 atm m3/mol
Log Kow: 5.8

Features
 

• SIMBAA^TM belongs to a new chemistry group which has proven to be safe in use.
• SIMBAA^TM acts primarily by direct contact, residual contact and vapour action, controlling all stages of mites.
• SIMBAA^TM is very effective on all harmful mites such as Red spider mite, two spotted mites, European red mite, Yellow/White mite etc. on various crops like Chili, Apple, Okra, Brinjal, Jasmine etc.
• SIMBAA^TM controls also motile stages of mites.
• SIMBAA^TM gives longer protection.
• SIMBAA^TM unlike other acaricides does not lose efficacy at higher temperatures.

Mode of Action 
 

• SIMBAA^TM acts by direct contact, residual contact and vapour action in dense crop canopy.
• SIMBAA^TM interferes with the key mite enzyme systems, which causes interruption of normal metabolism, respiration and electron transport functions in the nervous system of mites.
• SIMBAA^TM kills the nymphs as they emerge from eggs, laid before the spray.
• Female mites stop laying eggs immediately after coming in contact

Application
 
Use 1 to 1.5 litres of SIMBAA^TM per hectare (400 to 600 ml per acre) for field crops. 400 - 600 litres of water with high volume sprayer and 200 - 300 litres of water with low volume sprayer per hectare should be used for effective coverage of entire crop canopy. For plantation crops use 0.5 to 1.0.ml of SIMBAA^TM per litre of water. Thorough coverage of entire infested crop canopy is very essential for best results.
 
Packaging
 
Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre and 5 litres
 
Antidote
 
No specific antidote, treat symptomatically.
 
Precautions
 

• Do not spray against the wind direction.
• Always wear protective clothing while handling.
• Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
• Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying.