Dual active ingredients and modes of action
- Profenofos (40%): Organophosphate chemistry that inhibits the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme, causing continuous nerve impulse transmission in insects.
- Cypermethrin (4%): Synthetic pyrethroid that delays the closure of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to rapid nerve firing and paralysis.
- Features strong ovicidal activity, destroying pest egg masses before larvae hatch, alongside translaminar action penetrating leaf tissue.
Target pests and labeled crop applications
- Cotton: Effectively controls bollworm complexes (Helicoverpa armigera, Earias vittella, Pectinophora gossypiella) and sucking pests like aphids, thrips, and jassids.
- Soybean and pulses: Suppresses semiloopers, Spodoptera caterpillars, and pod borers.
- Vegetables: Manages fruit borers and caterpillars in brinjal, tomato, and cabbage.
- Fast knockdown effect paralyzes actively feeding larvae within minutes of contact.
Application guidelines and safety precautions
- Apply when pest populations cross economic threshold levels, ensuring uniform foliar coverage with a calibrated sprayer.
- Do not apply during high wind or mid-day heat to minimize drift and volatilization losses.
- Strictly observe CIBRC approved label rates, wear protective clothing, and follow mandatory pre-harvest intervals.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the technical composition of Profex Super?
Profex Super contains Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC.
What types of insect pests does Profex Super control?
It controls bollworms, caterpillars, semiloopers, and sucking pests like aphids and thrips.
Does Profex Super possess ovicidal action?
Yes, it has strong ovicidal properties that kill insect egg masses upon contact.
In which crops is Profex Super commonly used?
It is widely used in cotton, soybean, pulses, and vegetable crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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