Description
Phenex 50 is a non-systemic organophosphorus insecticide formulated with Phenthoate 50% EC. It provides broad-spectrum control against chewing and piercing-sucking insects in various crops. With quick knockdown action, Trade offers fast and effective control, particularly against bollworms, caterpillars, thrips, and caseworms.
Its strong pungent odor also acts as a repellent, discouraging adult insects from laying eggs. Trade works by inhibiting cholinesterase, a critical enzyme in insect nerve function, causing paralysis and death.
Technical Details
- Technical Content: Phenthoate 50% EC
- Mode of Entry: Contact and Stomach
- Mode of Action: Inhibits cholinesterase enzyme, disrupting insect nervous system and causing death.
Key Features & Benefits
- Broad-Spectrum Action: Effective against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests.
- Dual Functionality: Acts as both an insecticide and acaricide.
- Rapid Knockdown: Provides quick action with lasting protection.
- Ovicidal and Repellent Action: Prevents egg laying and controls early stages of pest development.
- Resistance Breaker: Helps manage resistance in pest populations.
- Cholinesterase Inhibition: Leads to paralysis and insect death.
Usage & Crops
Crop | Target Pests | Dosage per Acre (ml) | Dilution (Litres of Water per Acre) |
Paddy | Rice Caseworm | 400 | 200 litres |
Groundnut | Leaf Webber | 400 | 200 litres |
Method of Application
- Foliar Spray
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