Classification:
Insecticide
Formulation:
Profenofos 40% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
41198-08-7
USAGE:
A broad-spectrum organophosphorus insecticide used for controlling a variety
of pests in crops such as cotton, vegetables, and fruit trees. Effective against
Lepidoptera larvae, mites, and certain sucking insects.
Pack size:
500mL, 1L, 5L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (40% EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cotton | Bollworms | 800-1200 mL/ha | Early egg-laying to young larval stage | 1) REI: 72 hrs 2) Max 2 applications/season |
Vegetables | Cabbage caterpillars | 600-1000 mL/ha | When pests start to appear | PHI: 10 days |
Fruit trees | Fruit borers | 1000-1500 mL/ha | Before fruit setting or early fruit development | Add a sticking agent for better adhesion |
Mode of Action:
-Inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity
-Causes over-stimulation of the nervous system in pests, leading to paralysis and
death
-Contact and stomach action
Benefits:
-High-efficiency in pest control
-Wide range of target pests
-Relatively quick knockdown effect
Precautions:
-PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, respirator, goggles
-Do not apply near bee-keeping areas during flowering
-Do not mix with alkaline pesticides
-Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight at 0°C to 35°C
Environmental Hazards:
-Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates
-Do not discharge into water bodies
-Moderate toxicity to birds and mammals
-Degrades in soil with a half-life of about 10-15 days