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What Is Carbosul 20EC

• Carbosul 20EC is an insecticide containing Carbosulfan 20% w/w (a carbamate insecticide) in an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation. 

• It acts both systemically (absorbed into plant) and via contact (on surfaces).

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Typical Uses / Target Pests & Crops

Carbosul 20EC is used to control a range of pests, especially in crops where both chewing and sucking insects are problematic. Some of the pests and uses mentioned:

• Pests: leaf-feeding insects (e.g. caterpillars), borers, thrips, scale insects, sucking pests like aphids or mites (depending on label) 

• Crops: vegetables, fruit crops (e.g. for “kutu trip”)

One listing states:

“Halex Carbosul 20EC 1L Carbosulfan 20% sesuai untuk Kutu Trip” (suitable for thrips)

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Application / Dosage Guidelines (General References)

Here are some indicative rates from various sources. Again: these are not necessarily the legal label in Malaysia — use only as reference and confirm with local label.

Crop / Situation	Approximate Rate / Dose	Notes / Equivalent
Rice / paddy	~ 400 mL per acre	as per “Benefit 20EC (Carbosulfan)” listing for rice in Bangladesh context
Brinjal (eggplant)	~ 400 mL per acre	from “Benefit 20EC” listing used for brinjal / vegetable crops
Cotton / beans / other crops	~ 500 mL per acre	from same listing for “Benefit 20EC” on cotton/beans in that region

These rates are from a product “Benefit 20EC” (Carbosulfan 20 %) which is likely similar in concentration to Carbosul 20EC. 

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Important Considerations & Safety

• Because Carbosulfan is a carbamate, it acts by inhibition of acetylcholinesterase in insect nervous systems (like other carbamates). 

• Follow pre-harvest interval (PHI) and maximum allowed sprays per season as stated on the label.

• Use protective equipment (gloves, mask, goggles) when handling and spraying.

• Avoid drift into non-target areas, especially aquatic habitats.

• Rotate with insecticides having different modes of action to reduce risk of resistance.