Description

Chlorpyrifos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC is a broad-spectrum insecticide combination used in agriculture to control various insect pests. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

 

🔹 Product Name:

Chlorpyrifos 50.00% + Cypermethrin 5.00% EC
(EC = Emulsifiable Concentrate)

 

🔹 Composition:

Chlorpyrifos – 50% w/w

Cypermethrin – 5% w/w

Formulation Type: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

Solvent and Emulsifiers – q.s. to make 100%

 

🔹 Mode of Action:

This is a dual-action insecticide:

Chlorpyrifos (Organophosphate): Acts as a systemic and contact poison by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, disrupting the nervous system.

Cypermethrin (Synthetic Pyrethroid): Acts as a fast-acting contact and stomach poison affecting nerve membrane function.

Together, they offer quick knockdown and residual activity, enhancing effectiveness against resistant insect populations.

 

🔹 Target Pests:

Effective against a wide range of chewing and sucking insects, including:

Stem borers

Leaf folders

Bollworms

Aphids

Jassids

Thrips

Whiteflies

Cutworms

Leafhoppers

Termites

 

🔹 Crops:

Widely used in crops like:

Cotton

Paddy (Rice)

Maize

Sugarcane

Groundnut

Soybean

Vegetables (tomato, brinjal, cabbage, etc.)

Fruits (mango, citrus, etc.)

 

🔹 Recommended Dosage:

Typical Field Dose: 750–1000 ml per hectare

Dilution: Mix with 200–500 liters of water per hectare depending on the crop and pest severity

Follow the label or agricultural extension guidelines for specific crop recommendations.

 

🔹 Precautions:

Use PPE (gloves, mask, goggles) during handling and application.

Do not spray during high wind or near water bodies.

Do not re-enter treated fields until the spray has dried.

Store away from food, children, and animals.

 

🔹 Toxicity & Environmental Concerns:

Moderately to highly toxic to humans and animals—use with caution.

Highly toxic to bees, fish, and aquatic life.