Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% E.c. Insecticide

It is a combination product of organophosphorus and pyrethroid compound. It is used to control bollworm of cotton.

Direction of Use

Plant Protection Equipment:- Knapsack sprayer, Foot sprayer, strip pump etc.

Time of Application

It depends on the occurence of the insect pests.

Repeat applications at an interval of 10-15 days. Water dilution given above is for high volume spray pump. Agitate the solution and prepare homogeneous mixture. Do not spray against the wind.

Precaution

• Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animals food.
• Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
• Avoid inhalation the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind.
• Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying.
• Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
• Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.

Symptoms Of Poisoning

Anorexia, headache, Weakness, dizziness, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, Allergic manifestation, excessive sweating lacrimation and salivation, may occur.

First Aid

• If swallowed, donot induce vomiting or give liquid orally.
• If clothing and skin is contaminated, remove the clothes and wash the contaminated skin with copious amount of soap and water.
• If eyes are contaminated, flush with plenty of saline/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• If inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air

Phytotoxicity

The product is not phytotoxic when used as per field recommendation.

Antidote

• Atropinize the patient immediately and maintain full atropinization by repeated doses of 2 to 4 mg. of atropine sulphate intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval. As much as 25 to 50 mg. of atropine may be required in a day. The need for further atropine administration is guided by the continuance of symptoms. Extent of salivation is a useful criterion for dose adjustment.
• Disolve 1-2 gm of 2 PAM in 10 ml distilled water and inject intravenously very slowly for 10-15 minutes. 3.Antimahistamines may be given to control allergic manifestation.

Disposal Of Used Container

The empty packages shall be broken and burried away from habitation. The used packages shall nto be left outside to prevent their re-use. The empty packages or surplus material and washing should be disposed off in safe manner so to prevent environment or water pollution.

Storage Conditions

• The Packages containing the insecticides shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles particularly articles of food or shall be kept in separate Almirah under lock and key, depending on the quantity and nature of the insecticide.
• The rooms are premises meant for storing the insecticide shall be well built dry, well lit, and ventilated and of sufficient dimensions to avoid contamination with vapour.