Chloropyriphos
Chloropyriphos 1.5 DP
Brand Name: Nag Samrat
Asian (Nag Samrat) Chlorpyriphos 1.5% DP is a broad-spectrum, non-systemic organophosphate insecticide/dustable powder (DP) used to control soil-dwelling pests and termite infestations in crops like paddy, groundnut, and sugarcane. It acts via contact and stomach poisoning to manage termites, stem borers, and aphids. The application rate is generally 5–10 kg per acre.
- Target Pests: Effective against termites, root grubs, stem borers, leafhoppers, and gall midges.
- Mode of Action: Acts as a contact, stomach, and respiratory poison.
- Application: Used for soil application or as dusting powder over crop fields.
- Precautions: Toxic to aquatic life, honeybees, and birds. Protective clothing/masks are essential during application.
- Agriculture: Paddy fields, cotton fields, pulses, sugarcane, groundnut, and mustard.
- Construction: Soil treatment for termite management.
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