{"product_id":"nagarjuna-profex-super-insecticide","title":"Nagarjuna Profex Super Insecticide","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNagarjuna Profex Super Insecticide (Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagarjuna\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfex Super\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a combination insecticide designed for farmers who need fast and dependable control on common crop pests like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruit borer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epod borer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etriple-action approach\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003esystemic\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtact\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eovicidal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaction— so it can help manage both active pest infestation and early-stage eggs. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erainfast formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports longer field performance, even when the weather turns rainy, helping you protect crops such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilli, tomato, groundnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick knockdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHelps reduce pest activity within a few hours after application (as per product guidance).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides longer-lasting control through residual activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystemic + Contact action:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorks on pests present on the plant surface as well as those feeding on the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslaminar movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHelps cover both the upper surface and the underside of leaves for more uniform protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid EC formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy to measure, mix, and apply as a foliar spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode of Action\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystemic and Contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop Segment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgricultural and Horticultural crops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot mentioned on the label\/brand sheet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaiting Period (PHI)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot mentioned on the label\/brand sheet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Profex Super Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfex Super targets pests through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esystemic and contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eactivity and is also described with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eovicidal action\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can help reduce the next wave of infestation. It disrupts the pest’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecentral nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to rapid pest control and better crop protection when used at the right time and dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Crops \u0026amp; Target Pests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagarjuna Profex Super is commonly used in crops like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etomato, chilli, brinjal, cotton, groundnut, green moong, paddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other similar crops (as per local need and label guidance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit and Pod Borers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem Borer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Folder (in paddy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDose \u0026amp; Method of Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoliar Spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 ml per 1 liter of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 to 600 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 to 400 liters of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Spray Tips (Field-Friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eearly stage of infestation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor better control, especially for fruit borer\/pod borer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure good coverage on the crop canopy; the translaminar effect supports better underside coverage, but spray technique still matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid spraying during strong wind or when rain is expected immediately after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate insecticides with different modes of action to reduce resistance risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Dosage Table (Per Acre)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dose-table\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Pest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose (per acre)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePod Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChilli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTomato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrinjal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Gourd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroundnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Moong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf Folder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Mix \u0026amp; Apply (Simple Steps)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the spray tank with clean water up to half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the required quantity of Profex Super as per dose and add it to the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix well (keep agitation on if your sprayer supports it), then fill the remaining water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray uniformly on the crop canopy to achieve good coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Responsible Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear protective clothing (gloves, mask, full sleeves) during mixing and spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with skin\/eyes and do not inhale the spray mist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not spray near ponds or water sources; follow local safety recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from children and animals; store in a cool, dry place away from food\/feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Profex Super be used in rainy conditions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfex Super is described as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erainfast\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can help it last longer in the field. Still, for best results, avoid spraying right before heavy rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for tomato and chilli fruit borer control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is commonly used for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruit borer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emanagement in crops like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etomato, chilli, brinjal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas per the given dosage table and label guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the mode of action?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mode of action is mentioned as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esystemic and contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details provided are for informational guidance only. 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