It is a non-systemic insecticide contact with ingestion mode of action. It belongs to the organophosphate, a neurotoxin that acts as a cholonesterase inhibitor in the insect nervous system.
| profenofos 50% EC | |
|---|---|
|
Pesticide class |
Insecticides |
|
Active ingredient |
Profenofos |
|
Formulation |
50% EC |
|
Chemical group |
Organophosphate |
|
Chemical name |
O-4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate |
|
Degree of danger of the poison |
II (toxic and harmful) according to the WHO classification |
|
Resistance group |
IRAC: 1B |
|
Acute Oral LD 50 for Rats |
358 mg/kg |
|
PHI |
Cotton: 14 day |
| Crop | Weed | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
|
Cotton |
(Helicoverpa armigera ) |
2 Lit per Ha |
