2, 4-D Ethyl Ester — Dosage & Labelled Products
Pesticide · 5 crops on label · 6 CIB&RC registered brand products
2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for weeds control. It is approved for use on 5 crops including Maize, Paddy, Sorghum, Sugarcane.
2, 4-D Ethyl Ester dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize | Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Boerhaavia Diffusa · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Convolvulus Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Maize | Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Maize | Cyperus Compestris Spp · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Digera Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Maize | Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Striga Spp · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Maize | Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Tribulus Terrestris · Weeds | Spray | 0.9 kg | 2.65 ltr | 400-450 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Tridax Procumbens · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Paddy | Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds | Spray | 0.85 kg | 2.5 | 400 | - |
| Paddy | Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds | Spray | 0.85 kg | 2.5 | 400 | - |
| Sorghum | Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Sorghum | Phyllanthus Niruri · Weeds | Spray | 1.0 kg | 2.94 | 425 | - |
| Sugarcane | Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Commelina benghalensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Dactyloctenium Aegyptium · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Digera Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Digitaria Spp · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Sugarcane | Portuluca Oleeracea · Weeds | Spray | 1.2 to 1.8 | 3.53- 5.29 | 500 | 300-330 |
| Wheat | Asphodelus Tenuifolius · Weeds | Spray | 0.45-0.75 kg | 1.32-2.2 | 450-500 | - |
| Wheat | Chenopodium Spp · Weeds | Spray | 0.45-0.75 kg | 1.32-2.2 | 450-500 | - |
| Wheat | Fumaria Parviflora · Weeds | Spray | 0.45-0.75 kg | 1.32-2.2 | 450-500 | - |
| Wheat | Melilotus albus · Weeds | Spray | 0.45-0.75 kg | 1.32-2.2 | 450-500 | - |
| Wheat | Spergula Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 0.45-0.75 kg | 1.32-2.2 | 450-500 | - |
Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.
Crops on the 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester label
- Maize 28 pesticides
- Paddy 165 pesticides
- Sorghum 25 pesticides
- Sugarcane 24 pesticides
- Wheat 52 pesticides
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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC used for in India?
2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for weeds control on 5 crops including Maize, Paddy, Sorghum.
What is the recommended dosage of 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC?
The registered dosage of 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC varies by crop and target pest. For example: Maize (Amaranthus Spinosus) — 2.65 ltr per hectare; Maize (Boerhaavia Diffusa) — 2.65 ltr per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC in India?
6 CIB&RC registered brand products containing 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC are available in India, manufactured by 5 companies. All products listed on this page contain 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.
What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC?
The pre-harvest interval for 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC varies by crop: Maize — 50-60 days; Maize — 50-60 days; Maize — 50-60 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is 2, 4-D Ethyl Ester safe for all crops?
2, 4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.