Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC

Profenofos Cypermethrin EC

Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC is a powerful combination insecticide that brings together an organophosphate and a pyrethroid in one ready-to-use formula. This pairing is specifically valued for tackling the bollworm complex in cotton, a group of caterpillar pests that can be difficult to control fully with a single insecticide on its own.

How Profenofos Cypermethrin EC Works

This combination works through two different modes of action at the same time. Profenofos inhibits a key enzyme needed for nerve signal transmission inside the pest, leading to overstimulation, convulsions, and eventual paralysis. Cypermethrin works as a sodium channel modulator, blocking the normal flow of sodium ions into nerve cells, which also leads to hyperexcitation and rapid knockdown. Together, this dual attack on the pest’s nervous system gives a strong synergistic effect, making this combination especially effective against pest populations that have proven hard to control with either ingredient used alone.

Why Farmers Choose This Insecticide

One of the most appreciated qualities of this product is how it acts as a one-shot solution for both sucking and chewing pests, removing the need for separate sprays to manage different types of pest pressure in the same field. Many farmers specifically reach for this combination when bollworm infestation in cotton has become difficult to manage with regular insecticides, since the dual chemistry tends to perform well even where individual products have started losing effectiveness.

This insecticide also shows strong ovicidal and larvicidal action, meaning it controls pest eggs as well as young larvae, helping to break the pest life cycle before populations can build up further. Being rainfast after application, farmers don’t need to worry as much about losing protection to an unexpected shower shortly after spraying, making it a dependable choice during the monsoon-affected cropping season.

Key Benefits

• Strong synergistic effect against the hard-to-kill bollworm complex
• One-shot solution for both sucking and chewing pests together
• Dual mode of action — organophosphate and pyrethroid combined
• Shows ovicidal and larvicidal action against pest eggs and larvae
• Rainfast formulation for dependable field protection
• Translaminar movement helps reach pests under leaf surfaces

Why Crop Nutrition Matters Alongside Pest Control

Crops facing heavy bollworm or sucking pest pressure often need a nutritional boost to recover fully once the pest problem is brought under control. Products like Fulvic Acid 80% help speed up nutrient absorption to support faster recovery, while Power PGR Liquid helps the plant channel its renewed energy into stronger flowering and fruit setting through the rest of the season.

Safety Tips & Precautions

• Wear full protective clothing, gloves, and a mask while mixing and spraying
• Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and mouth during application
• Avoid inhaling the spray mist; always spray in the direction of the wind
• This product is restricted or prohibited in some states — check local regulations before use
• Keep away from foodstuffs, empty food containers, and animal feed
• Do not smoke, drink, eat, or chew anything while spraying
• Wash contaminated clothes and exposed body parts thoroughly after spraying
• Maintain the recommended pre-harvest interval before harvesting for market
• Keep away from children and animals

Storage Instructions

Store Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed and out of reach of children and animals.

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