Profenophos 50% EC

Profenofos 50% EC is a highly effective, broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide and acaricide. It is primarily used in agriculture to control a wide range of chewing, sucking, and mite pests.

Key Applications and Targets

It is widely utilized in crops like cotton, soybean, rice, and various vegetables due to its rapid "knockdown" effect and long-lasting protection.

• Cotton: Controls bollworms, aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies.

• Soybean: Effective against semiloopers and girdle beetles.

• Rice: Manages stem borers and leaf folders.

• Vegetables & Fruits: Used on tomatoes, chillies, and citrus for fruit borers, mites, and thrips.

How It Works (Mode of Action)

Profenofos works as a neurotoxin that inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is essential for nerve impulse transmission in insects.

• Dual Action: It acts through both contact (touching the insect) and stomach (ingestion) action.

• Translaminar Property: It can penetrate leaf tissues, allowing it to kill pests hiding on the underside of leaves.

• Ovicidal Effect: It is effective at multiple life stages, including killing insect eggs and larvae.

Recommended Dosage

[!IMPORTANT] Always refer to the specific product label for the most accurate local guidelines.

• General Foliar Spray: Usually mixed at 2 ml per liter of water.

• Per Acre: Typically 300400 ml mixed in 200 liters of water, depending on the crop and pest severity.

• Frequency: Usually limited to 2 applications per season with a pre-harvest interval (PHI) of approximately 28 days for certain crops like rice.

Safety and Precautions

Profenofos is classified as highly toxic (Yellow Triangle) and requires careful handling.

• Personal Protection: Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and masks. Avoid smoking, eating, or drinking during application.

• Environmental Safety: It is highly toxic to fish and bees. Do not spray near water bodies or during active bee foraging.

• Weather: It is rainfast, meaning it remains effective even after rainfall once it has dried on the plant surface.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place under lock and key, away from children, animals, and food.