Profen 50 Pesticides

Biochemistry cholinesterase inhibitor. The separate optical isomers, due to the chiral phosphorus atom, show different types of insecticidal activity and ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (h. Leader & j. E. Casida, j. Agric. Food chem., 1982, 30, 546). Mode of action non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Exhibits a translaminar effect. Has ovicidal properties. Uses control of insects (particularly lepidoptera) and mites on cotton, maize, sugar beet, soya beans, potatoes, vegetables, and other crops, at 250-1000 gha. Phytotoxicity slight reddening of cotton may occur.