Profenofos is a neurotoxin acting as a cholonesterase inhibitor in insect nervous system. The separate optical isomer, due to the chiral phosphorus atom, shops different types of insecticidal activity and ability to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase. Benefits: Being broad spectrum it affords control over all sucking pests and foliar feeding larvae. It is basically used as an acaricide giving excellent control of mites on a variety of crops. It exhibits ovicide cum adulticide actions. Fast knock down action with long lasting residual activity. Less waiting period between last spray and harvest. Method of Application: Profenofos 50 EC can be applied as a foliar spray.
