Classification:
Insecticide
Formulation:
Chlorpyrifos 45% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
2921-88-2
USAGE:
A broad-spectrum insecticide used for controlling a wide range of insects in
various crops such as rice, wheat, corn, fruit trees, and vegetables. Effective
against pests like aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and borers.
Pack size:
500mL, 1L, 5L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Insects | Dosage (45% EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rice | Stem borers, leafhoppers | 600-800 mL/ha | During the tillering and booting stages | 1) REI: 72 hrs 2) Max 2 applications/season |
Wheat | Aphids, armyworms | 500-700 mL/ha | During the jointing and heading stages | 1) Use high-pressure sprayer for better coverage 2) Avoid application during flowering |
Corn | Corn borers, armyworms | 700-900 mL/ha | When pests first appear | 1) PHI: 21 days 2) Spray evenly on the foliage |
Fruit trees | Fruit flies, scale insects | 800-1000 mL/ha | After fruit setting | 1) Add spreader-sticker for better adhesion 2) Do not spray under high-temperature conditions |
Vegetables | Whiteflies, thrips | 300-500 mL/ha | At the early stage of pest infestation | 1) Check for crop phytotoxicity 2) Spray in the early morning or late evening |
Mode of Action:
-Inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
-Disrupts the nervous system of insects
-Contact and stomach action
Benefits:
-Broad-spectrum insect control
-Long-lasting residual effect
-Suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs
Precautions:
-PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, respirator
-Do not apply near water bodies
-Do not let livestock graze in treated areas
-Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight at 0°C-35°C
Environmental Hazards:
-Toxic to bees and beneficial insects
-Do not apply during bee-active periods
-Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates
-Degradable in soil (half-life 10-140 days depending on conditions)