Chemical profile and organophosphate mode of action
- Formulated as Monocrotophos 36% Soluble Liquid (SL), an organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide.
- Inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) at nerve synapses, leading to toxic acetylcholine accumulation, continuous nerve firing, and rapid insect mortality.
- Provides systemic translocation through foliage and roots along with contact and stomach killing action.
- Controls both chewing caterpillar pests and piercing-sucking insect complexes.
Strictly labeled crops and statutory restrictions
- Authorized labeled crops: Registered strictly for specific field crops such as cotton (bollworms, aphids, thrips), paddy (stem borer, leaf folder), pulses, and plantation crops per CIBRC approvals.
- Statutory prohibitions: Completely banned from use on vegetables, fruits, tea, and mustard crops due to high chemical residue persistence.
- Adherence to labels: Farmers must never spray Monocrotophos on market-ready horticultural produce to protect public health.
Personal safety and handling precautions
- Highly hazardous compound requiring mandatory personal protective equipment: respirators, face shields, rubber gloves, and protective aprons.
- Do not spray against the wind or during hot mid-day hours; keep children and livestock away from treated fields.
- Strictly observe the mandatory pre-harvest interval (PHI) and dispose of empty pesticide containers per CIBRC environmental guidelines.
Official source
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Common questions
What is Monocrotophos 36 SL?
It is an organophosphate systemic and contact insecticide and acaricide used on authorized field crops.
Can Monocrotophos be sprayed on vegetables?
No, it is strictly prohibited on vegetables, fruits, and mustard crops by the CIBRC due to high toxicity.
What is the mode of action of Monocrotophos?
It inhibits the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme in the nervous system of target insect pests.
What safety gear is mandatory when handling Monocrotophos?
Chemical-resistant rubber gloves, respiratory face masks, safety eye goggles, and protective overalls.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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