Chlorpyriphos 50% EC / 75% WG

About Chlorpyriphos 50% EC / 75% WG

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against a wide array of insects, including bollworms, stem borers, leaf rollers, aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and cutworms.
• Soil Pest Management: Excellent for controlling soil-borne insects like white grubs, root grubs, and termites (pre- and post-construction).
• Triple Action Mechanism: Acts through contact, ingestion (stomach), and vapor/fumigation, making it effective for pests hidden in foliage or deep in soil.
• Rapid Knockdown and Long Residual Activity: Provides immediate knockdown of pests while offering long-lasting, persistent protection, reducing the need for frequent reapplications.
• Versatile Application Methods: Can be applied via foliar spray, soil drenching, seed treatment, or seedling dip.
• Crop Protection: Widely used on a variety of crops, including cotton, rice, sugarcane, wheat, maize, fruits, and vegetables.
• High Compatibility: Generally compatible with other commonly used insecticides and fungicides, making it a suitable component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. 

• Chlorpyriphos 50% EC: A popular, cost-effective liquid, used frequently for rapid action.
• Chlorpyriphos 75% WG: A granular formulation, often preferred for ease of handling and application.
• Combination Products (e.g., + Cypermethrin 5%): Often combined to enhance efficacy against resistant pest populations, providing even faster, more persistent control. 

• Dosage: Typically 12 ml per liter of water (or 300-480 ml per acre, depending on the crop).
• Toxicity: Classified as moderately hazardous (WHO Class II).
• Restrictions: Use is restricted or banned in certain regions (e.g., EU, parts of the US) due to environmental and health concerns, particularly regarding toxicity to bees, birds, and aquatic life.
• Precaution: It is essential to use protective equipment during application and adhere strictly to safety guidelines to minimize environmental and human exposure.