Profenophos 50% EC

Profenofos 50% EC

Profenofos 50% EC is a well-established, broad-spectrum insecticide trusted by cotton, chilli, and soybean farmers for managing a wide range of chewing and sucking pests in a single application. As a member of the organophosphate group, it has been a reliable choice in Indian agriculture for controlling both bollworms and sap-feeding insects together.

How Profenofos 50% EC Works

This insecticide works by inhibiting an essential enzyme involved in transmitting nerve impulses between insect nerve cells. Once this enzyme is blocked, nerve signals become disrupted, leading to overstimulation, convulsions, and eventual paralysis of the pest. Profenofos acts through both contact and stomach action, meaning it controls pests that touch the sprayed surface as well as those that feed on treated plant tissue, giving farmers a dependable, dual-action approach to pest control.

Why Farmers Choose This Insecticide

One of the most valued features of Profenofos 50% EC is its translaminar movement within the leaf, which allows it to effectively reach and control pests hiding on the lower surface of the leaf, an area many sprays struggle to cover with direct contact alone. This makes it especially useful against pests like whiteflies and thrips that prefer to feed and lay eggs away from direct sunlight on the underside of foliage.

This insecticide also shows both ovicidal and adulticidal action, meaning it can control pest eggs as well as adult insects, giving more complete management across different life stages in a single spray. Farmers managing cotton fields particularly value its strong performance against bollworm complexes, while also appreciating that the same product handles common sucking pests like aphids and jassids at the same time. Its fast knockdown combined with long residual activity in the field means fewer repeat sprays are needed during periods of moderate pest pressure.

Key Benefits

• Controls bollworms, aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies
• Dual action — contact and stomach activity together
• Translaminar movement reaches pests under leaf surfaces
• Shows both ovicidal and adulticidal action
• Fast knockdown with long-lasting residual control
• Compatible with most other pesticides for tank mixing

Why Crop Nutrition Matters Alongside Pest Control

Crops recovering from heavy pest pressure often need extra support to regain their normal growth and continue developing well. Products like Humic Acid 98% Flakes help strengthen the root system, supporting faster recovery after pest stress, while Power PGR Liquid helps the plant focus its renewed energy on flowering and fruit setting once pest pressure is under control.

Safety Tips & Precautions

• Wear gloves, mask, and protective clothing while mixing and spraying
• Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing during application
• Profenofos is a restricted-use insecticide in some states — check local regulations before use
• Maintain a buffer zone away from water bodies; keep spray away from ponds, streams, and wells
• Spray in the direction of the wind, avoiding strong wind conditions
• Maintain the recommended pre-harvest interval before harvesting for market
• Do not mix with strongly alkaline materials
• Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly with soap after spraying
• Keep away from children, animals, and food or feed storage areas

Storage Instructions

Store Profenofos 50% EC in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed and out of reach of children and animals. Shelf life is up to 2 years in the original sealed container.

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