Active technical content and multi-faceted action
Curacron contains Profenofos, an organothiophosphate active ingredient (IRAC Group 1B).
Key technical properties:
- Active composition: Profenofos 50% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC).
- Cholinesterase inhibition: Deactivates acetylcholinesterase enzymes in insect synapses, leading to nerve hyperactivation, paralysis, and swift mortality.
- Translaminar penetration: Penetrates across leaf tissues to eliminate hidden pests sheltering on the lower leaf surface.
- Ovicidal capability: Kills pest eggs upon contact, preventing newly laid eggs from hatching into destructive caterpillars.
- Dual insecticidal and acaricidal action: Manages phytophagous mites simultaneously with chewing caterpillar complexes.
Registered crops and target insect pests
Curacron is approved by the Central Insecticides Board for major agricultural field crops:
Primary target spectrum:
- Cotton: American bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), spotted bollworm, pink bollworm, and whitefly nymphs.
- Soybean: Semilooper, tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), and girdle beetle.
- Pulses (Pigeon pea, Chickpea): Pod borer complex and pod-sucking bugs.
- Chilli: Thrips, mites, and fruit borer larvae.
Application instructions and resistance management
Apply Curacron at approved CIBRC label rates (typically 400 to 600 ml per acre in 200 litres of clean water) using a knapsack sprayer fitted with hollow-cone nozzles. To avoid pest resistance, rotate Curacron with chemistries from different IRAC groups (such as diamides or avermectins). Applicators must wear personal protective equipment and adhere strictly to recommended harvest waiting intervals.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Curacron insecticide?
Curacron contains Profenofos 50% EC, an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide.
Does Curacron kill insect eggs?
Yes, Curacron has proven ovicidal action that destroys insect eggs on leaf surfaces before larvae hatch.
Which crops are registered for Curacron application?
It is officially registered for cotton, soybean, pulses, and chilli crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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