RIDDLE

OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF RIDDLE:

¨     Riddle is cost effective due to low dosage and less rounds.

¨     Riddle is practically soluble in water.

¨     The toxicity of Riddle works on nervous system.

¨     Riddle is used in vegetables and fruits like brinjal, cabbage, apple, mangoes, grapes etc.

DIRECTION OF USE:

¨     Before every spray stir the suspension well to get best result. This will also avoid blockage of nozzle.

¨     Use knapsack sprayer or compression knapsack sprayer

¨     For maximum result, cover all the infested areas

¨     Application should be made at low pressure and with a nozzle that produces even sized droplets.

¨     Treated surface should be thoroughly sprayed to the point of minimal run off.

¨     The applicator should ensure uniform coverage and pay particular attention to those areas where insects are most likely to come in contact with insecticides.

ANTIDOTE:

¨     Atropinize the patient immediately and maintain full atropinization by repeated doses of 2 to 4 mg of atropine sulphate intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval.

¨     As much as 25 to 50 mg of atropine may be required in a day. The need for further atropine administration is guided by the continuance of symptoms. Extent of salivation is a useful criterion for dose adjustment.

¨     Dissolve 1-2 gm of 2 PAM in 10 ml distilled water and inject intravenously very slowly for 10-15 minutes.

SYMPTOMS OF POISONING:

¨     Headache, giddiness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, diarrhoea, convulsions, sweating, excessive lacrimation, and salivation may occur.