34 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Major use of insecticides, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 9 of the 34 pairs (26.5%) are explanatory questions and 25 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is Lambda Cyhalothrin 2.43% CS used for? | Impregnation of bed nets to prevent attack from mosquitoes | Propoxur 0.75% + Cyfluthrin0.025% Aerosol Ready to use household insecticides Cockroaches , Mosquitoes & houseflies Imiprothrin 0.7% w/w + Cypermethrin 0.2% w/w aerosol Imidacloprid 2.15% w/w GEL Lambda Cyhalothrin 2.43% CS Purpose and target pest Dosage per sq. m of netting a.i. (mg) Concentration of spray fluid Quantity of spray fluid (ml) Impregnation of bed nets to prevent attack from mosquitoes 10.0 0.05% 800-1000 (depending on the type of the net) Lambda Cyhalothrin 2.43% CS Common name of pest Dosage a.i. formulation Adult mosquitoes 20-30 mg/m2 10-15 ml/litres of water to cover 50m2 area Adult House flies Cockroaches Lambda Cyhalothrin 2.43% CS Target insect Dosage Mg a.i./m2 Method of application Non porous surfaces- Mosquitoes House flies & Cockroaches Porous surfaces – Mosquitoes House flies & Cockroaches 12.5 | 344 | definition | 1.000 | (mg) Concentration of spray fluid Quantity of spray fluid (ml) Impregnation of bed nets to prevent attack from mosquitoes 10.0 0.05% 800-1000 (depending on the type of the net) Lambda Cyhalothrin 2.43% CS Common name of pest Dosage a.i. | 75 | page=75,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What pests can be controlled using Pirimiphosmethyl 1% spray in houses? | cockroaches , bed bugs, flase etc. | Malathion 2% House Hold Spray Propoxur 20% EC Common name of pest a.i (gm) Formulation ml Dilution in water (litres) Flying insect- Mosquitoes, files, cockroaches , bed bugs, flase , ticks crickets , woodlice , mite, silver fish, spider ants etc. 200 1000 40 Pirimiphosmethyl 1% spray Location Pest Dosage Explosure period (min. hrs.) Spot spray in houses cockroaches , bed bugs, flase etc. 100 ml/1m2 1 Space spray in houses Mosquitoes, housefiles 50 ml/100m3 1 To control of Bed, Bugs, Flies, Ants, Mosquitoes, Gnats,Moths, Cockroaches in houses. Ready to use | 356 | list | 0.820 | hrs.) Spot spray in houses cockroaches , bed bugs, flase etc. 100 ml/1m2 1 Space spray in houses Mosquitoes, housefiles 50 ml/100m3 1 To control of Bed, Bugs, Flies, Ants, Mosquitoes, Gnats,Moths, Cockroaches in houses. | 76 | page=76,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What types of insects can be controlled with the ready-to-use household insecticide? | cockroaches, Mosquito, Housefly, Bed-bug, Flea | To control of cockroaches, houseflies & mosquito. Ready to use household insecticide. To control of cockroaches, Mosquito, Housefly, Bed-bug, Flea etc.. Ready to use Used to control of cockroaches and flies. Ready to use household insecticides Used to control Cockroaches. Ready to use household insecticides Used to control of Cockroaches Mosquitoes,Flies Insects | 100 | list | 0.820 | To control of cockroaches, Mosquito, Housefly, Bed-bug, Flea etc.. | 77 | page=77,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which insects are targeted by the ready-to-use household insecticide? | Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Flies, fleas, mosquitoes & silverfish | It is used for controlling/repelling adult mosquitoes in the houses. Use / recommendation Use to control /repelling adult mosquitoes in house. Use / recommendation To control of Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Flies, fleas, mosquitoes & silverfish. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of Mosquitoes in the house. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes and house fly. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of Mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. | 178 | list | 0.820 | Use / recommendation To control of Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Flies, fleas, mosquitoes & silverfish. | 78 | page=78,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which pests are targeted by Beauveria bassiana in Soyabean? | Spodoptera, Heliothis, Spilosoma, Semilooper, Leaf miner | Cotton Bollworm - 2000 400 - Beauveria bassiana 1% WP Strain No : NBRI - 9947 Chick pea Pod borer - 3 kg. 500 - Cotton Bollworms, Spodoptera - 0.75-1.0 kg. 500-750 - Rice Stem borer & Leaf folder - 1.50 kg. 500-750 - Gram Heliothis - 0.75 kg. 500-750 Pigeon Pea Heliothis - 0.75 kg. 500-750 - Soyabean Spodoptera, Heliothis, Spilosoma, Semilooper, Leaf miner 0.75 kg. 500-750 Tobacco Spodoptera, Heliothis - 1.50-2.00 kg. 500-750 - Castor Hairy caterpillar, Ahea janata - 1.00 kg. 500-750 Teak Dfoliater (Hyblaea pured), Skeletonizer (Eutectona machaeralis) - 0.25-0.50% Sol. As required. | 302 | list | 0.820 | 500-750 - Soyabean Spodoptera, Heliothis, Spilosoma, Semilooper, Leaf miner 0.75 kg. | 8 | page=8,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What household pests can be controlled using ready-to-use insecticides containing Prallethrin? | cockroaches and house flies, adult mosquitoes | Pyrethrin 0.05% + Malathion 1% Lambda Cyhalothrin 0.5% Chalk Propoxure 2% Bait Pirimiphos Methyl 1% Spray Pyrethrin 0.2% w/w Propoxure 1% Spray Prallethrin 1% w/w Red Mosquitoes Mat Prallethrin 0.8% w/w Red Mosquitoes Mat Prallethrin 0.5% w/w Mosquitoes Coil Prallethrin 1.2% Mat Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Prallethrin 0.04% w/w Mosquito Coil Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Prallethrin 19% w/w VP Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of Mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of adult mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. Used to control of cockroaches and house flies, adult mosquitoes. Ready to use household insecticide. | 790 | list | 0.820 | Used to control of cockroaches and house flies, adult mosquitoes. | 77 | page=77,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which pests are associated with split pulses? | Beetle (Dal) & other Processed Food | The cases gen recommendation for bag stock 15 days Mild Products : Long Headed Floor 3 tablets/10 5 days Aeration is waiting Deoiled Cakes, Beetle, Coffee (gm) per ton period 7 days to be Rice Bran Flour, Borer, Dried Fruit or 225 checked PH3 Grain Animal & Poultry Food Beetle, Flat Grain Beetle, Carpet gm/100m3 detector strips. Split Pulses Beetle (Dal) & other Processed Food Empty Godowns Rice Moth, Almond 14 tablets/1000 Cft. or 150 gm/100m3 or 4 pouch 10 gms each/1000 CFT & or 150 gm/100m3 72 hrs Aeration Period 24 & Sheds Moth, Mites, Fruit hrs detectors trips or Fly, Granary phosphine detect Weevil, Caddle or tubes should be Flour worm, Red used in the premises Flour Beetle, Indian to signal safety of Meal Moth, Larger atmosphere. cabinet Moth, Wheat Kernel Damage in the field Cockroach. ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE 15%, 12g tablet | 344 | list | 0.780 | Split Pulses Beetle (Dal) & other Processed Food Empty Godowns Rice Moth, Almond 14 tablets/1000 Cft. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What types of flying insects are managed by ready-to-use household insecticides? | houseflies and mosquitoes | To control of adult mosquitoes Ready to use household insecticides Used to control of house hold flying insect like houseflies and mosquitoes Ready to use household insecticides To control of cockroaches. Ready to use household insecticides | 116 | list | 0.740 | To control of adult mosquitoes Ready to use household insecticides Used to control of house hold flying insect like houseflies and mosquitoes Ready to use household insecticides To control of cockroaches. | 71 | page=71,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which pests are targeted by Cyfluthrin for in-house use? | Cockroaches,House flies, mosquitoes | per spot 2.5 per spot Indoor Mice 1 2. Cyfluthrin 5% EW Ready to use Cockroaches,House flies, mosquitoes, in-house. Bed net impregnation 8 ml. 1.0 50 ml diluted solution/ m2 Cypermethrin 0.25% DP Brinjal Fruit & shoot borer 50-60 20000-24000 3 | 69 | list | 0.740 | Cyfluthrin 5% EW Ready to use Cockroaches,House flies, mosquitoes, in-house. | 20 | page=20,block=23 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the range of pages for insecticides registered for agricultural use? | Page No. 2 to 63 | 1. Insecticides registered for agriculture use (Page No. 2 to 63). 2. Insecticides combination registered for agriculture use (Page No. 64 to 66). 3. Insecticides registered for public health use (Page No. 67 to 70). 4. Insecticides registered for household use (Page No. 71 to 78). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR USES OF PESTICIDES Registered under the Insecticides Act, 1968 | 48 | factual | 0.570 | Insecticides registered for agriculture use (Page No. 2 to 63). | 1 | page=1,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
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