Profenofos — Dosage & Labelled Products

Insecticide · 2 crops on label · 11 CIB&RC registered brand products

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Profenofos 50% EC is a insecticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for insects control. It is approved for use on 2 crops including Cotton, Soybean.

Profenofos dosage by crop

Registered CIB&RC label doses of Profenofos 50% EC: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient per hectare, formulation per hectare, water volume, pre-harvest waiting period
Crop	Pest / disease	Method	a.i. per ha	Formulation per ha	Water (L/ha)	Waiting period (days)
Cotton	Aphids · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500-1000	15
Cotton	Bollworm · Insects	Spray	750-1000	1500-2000	500-1000	15
Cotton	Jassids · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500-1000	15
Cotton	Thrips · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500-1000	15
Cotton	White Fly · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500-1000	15
Soybean	Girdle Beetle · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500	40
Soybean	Semi Looper · Insects	Spray	500	1000	500	40

Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.

Crops on the Profenofos label

Cotton 116 pesticides
Soybean 45 pesticides

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Profenofos 50% EC used for in India?

Profenofos 50% EC is a insecticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for insects control on 2 crops including Cotton, Soybean.

What is the recommended dosage of Profenofos 50% EC?

The registered dosage of Profenofos 50% EC varies by crop and target pest. For example: Cotton (Aphids) — 1000 per hectare; Cotton (Bollworm) — 1500-2000 per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.

How many brand products contain Profenofos 50% EC in India?

11 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Profenofos 50% EC are available in India, manufactured by 10 companies. All products listed on this page contain Profenofos 50% EC as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Profenofos 50% EC?

The pre-harvest interval for Profenofos 50% EC varies by crop: Cotton — 15 days; Cotton — 15 days; Cotton — 15 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.

Is Profenofos safe for all crops?

Profenofos 50% EC is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.