PROFIX
PROFIX is a broad spectrum insecticide and acaricide of the organophosphorus group used to control a range of chewing and sucking insects in various crops.
| Active ingredient | Profenophos |
|---|---|
| Formulation | 50% EC |
| Shelf - life | Two years under normal storage conditions. |
| Available Packing | 100ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1ltr. |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most insecticides etc. |
Mode of Action
Profix is a neurotoxin acting as a cholinesterase inhibitor in insect nervous system. The separate optical isomer, due to the chiral phosphorus atom, shops different types of insecticidal activity and ability to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase.
Benefits :
- Being broad spectrum it affords control over all sucking pests and foliar feeding larvae.
- It is basically used as an acaricide giving excellent control of mites on a variety of crops.
- It exhibits ovicide cum adulticide actions.
- Fast knock down action with long lasting residual activity.
- Less waiting period between last spray and harvest.
Recommendations for Use:
| Crop | Application dose / Ha | Pest |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 1500-2000ml for 500-1000 ltr water | Pink bollworm, Spotted bollworm, American bollworm |
| Cotton | 1000ml for 500-1000 ltr water | Aphids, Jassids, White flies, Thrips |
| Soybean | 1000ml for 500ltr water | Semilooper (Chrysodeixis acuta), Girdle beetle (Obereopsis brevis) |
