Chemical Composition
| Chlorpyrifos Technical (Minimum purity94%) | 1.62 % w/w |
|---|---|
| Xylene Evaporated during the manufacturing process | 2.73 % w/w |
| De-activator (Diethylene Glycol) | 2.00 % w/w |
| Soapstone powder | 90.65 % w/w |
| precipitated silica | 3.00 % w/w |
| Total | 100.000 % W/W |
Target Pests and Crops:
- Target Pests: Effective against a broad spectrum, including stem borer, leaf roller, gall midge, bollworm, white fly, termites, aphids, and other worms.
- Target Crops: Used on various crops such as paddy and Bengal gram, as well as in agricultural, residential, and commercial settings for general pest control.
Application and Use:
- Application: Applied as a foliar dusting or to soil for controlling pests on plants.
- Advantages: Easy to apply and affordable, making it suitable for small-scale farmers.
Important Considerations:
- Toxicity: Chlorpyriphos is highly toxic to birds, fish, aquatic invertebrates, and bees.
- Environmental Impact: It has the potential to bioaccumulate in the tissues of animals.
- Incompatibility: Incompatible with alkaline materials.