PI Roket Insecticides

Trade Name: ROKET

Common Name: Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4%

Formulation: EC

Features

• Ready to use formulation- Synergestic effect with stomach and contact action. Fast knock down and excellent control on hard to control pest.
• Broad Spectrum- Effective control of eggs and different larval stages of insect.
• Translaminar action- Controls the pest which are present on lower side of leaf.

Application

Start application when the insect infestation reaches economic threshold level and repeat at an interval of 10-15 days depending upon environmental condition. Water dilution depends on the type of spray pump and crop growth. Dosage also depends on the pest intensity and crop growth. Stop last application 14 days before harvest of crop.

Recommended Dosages

Antidote

Atropine in addition oxime preparation such as toxogonin under medical supervision. Inject 2 - 4 mg atropine sulphate (for children 0.5 to 2 mg) i/v or i/m every 5 – 10 minutes until signs of atropinisation occur. The patient must remain atropinised for a sufficient length of time (24 to 48 hrs.) to prevent subsequent poisoning due to delayed resorption.

Precautions

• Do not spray against the wind direction.
• Read & follow all instructions on the label & leaflet carefully. Save the container with the label to show to the physician in case of accidental poisoning.
• Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
• Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying.

Mode of Action

• Profenofos- Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor and causes hyperexcitation.
• Cypermethrin- Sodium channel modulator. Keep sodium channels open thereby causing hyperexcitation and in some cases nerve block.

Danger Level

• Yellow triangle, Highly toxic.
• Cautionary word on triangle - Poison.