RATNAFOS
Profenofos 50% EC
RATNAFOS (Profenofos 50% EC) is a broad-spectrum systemic and contact organophosphate insecticide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad — India's leading agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter. Profenofos inhibits acetylcholinesterase and has ovicidal properties, controlling bollworms, aphids, whiteflies, jassids, thrips, semi-loopers, girdle beetles, mites, and tea mosquito bugs on cotton, soybean, and tea. RATNAFOS is particularly valued in cotton for its comprehensive activity against bollworm and sucking pest complexes. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, RATNAFOS is a reliable, trusted, broad-spectrum organophosphate for Indian and international farmers seeking effective crop protection solutions.
| Mode of Action | Systemic and Contact |
|---|---|
| Major Crops | Cotton, Soybean, Tea |
| Target Pests | Bollworm, Aphid, Whitefly, Jassids, Thrips, Semilooper, Girdle Beetle, Mites, Tea Mosquito Bug, Looper Caterpillar, |
| Packing | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr. |
FAQ for RATNAFOS
Which pests does RATNAFOS control in cotton?
RATNAFOS controls bollworms, aphids, whiteflies, jassids, thrips, and semi-loopers in cotton — covering both sucking and chewing pest complexes through its systemic and contact organophosphate action.
Does RATNAFOS have ovicidal activity?
Yes, Profenofos in RATNAFOS has ovicidal properties, capable of killing pest eggs in addition to nymphs and adults, providing comprehensive pest population management at multiple life stages.
Which pests does RATNAFOS control in soybean?
In soybean, RATNAFOS effectively controls semi-loopers, girdle beetles, stem flies, and various sucking pests through its broad-spectrum organophosphate systemic and contact activity.
Is RATNAFOS effective against tea mosquito bug?
Yes, RATNAFOS is effective against tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis spp.) and looper caterpillars in tea plantations, providing reliable control of key economically important tea pest species.
Can RATNAFOS be used in resistance management programs?
Yes, Profenofos's organophosphate chemistry provides a valuable rotation partner for resistance management against pest populations with resistance to pyrethroids or neonicotinoid insecticide classes.