Product Description:
Ceres Super is a combined insecticide formulation extensively utilized in Indian agriculture for effective pest management across various crops.
Mode of Action:
This combination insecticide operates through dual mechanisms.
Profenofos: Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine and subsequent disruption of nerve impulse transmission in pests.
Cypermethrin: Modulates sodium channels, causing hyperexcitation of the nervous system, leading to paralysis and death of the insect.
| Crops | Target Pest/Disease | Dose per Acre (gm/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworm Complex | 400-500 |
Benefits:
Ceres Super offers a broad-spectrum control by effectively targeting both sucking and chewing pests, ensuring comprehensive crop protection. Its dual mode of action leverages the strengths of organophosphate and pyrethroid insecticides, delivering enhanced efficacy against a wide range of insect pests. The formulation provides a quick knockdown effect, ensuring rapid pest mortality and minimizing crop damage. Additionally, it exhibits translaminar activity, enabling it to penetrate leaf tissues and control pests on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces for thorough protection.