Nagarjuna Profex Super - Insecticide

Profex Super is a powerful, broad-spectrum insecticide from Nagarjuna Agrichem containing Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC, used to control pests like bollworms in crops such as cotton, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. It works via contact, stomach, and ovicidal action, has excellent translaminar (penetrates leaves) and rainfast (doesn't wash off easily) properties, providing fast knockdown and long-lasting pest control by disrupting insect nervous systems

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Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-Action Formula: Combines an organophosphate (Profenofos) and a pyrethroid (Cypermethrin) for enhanced efficacy.

• Broad-Spectrum: Effective against many pests, especially the bollworm complex.

• Multiple Modes of Action: Kills on contact, ingestion, and targets eggs (ovicidal).

• Translaminar Action: Penetrates leaves to kill pests on both sides.

• Rainfast: Rapidly absorbed by plants, making it resistant to rain.

• Versatile: Suitable for various crops, including cotton, maize, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. 

How it Works

• Profenofos: Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting nerve signals.

• Cypermethrin: Keeps sodium channels open, causing paralysis.

• Combined Effect: Leads to rapid paralysis and death of pests. 

Usage

• Application: Foliar spray (applied on leaves).

• Dosage: Varies by crop, but typically around 2 ml per liter of water or 400-600 ml in 200-400 liters for crops like cotton.