PUNCH 404
insecticide
Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC
PUNCH 404
Punch – 404 is a combination product of an organo-phosphorous and synthetic pyrethroid compounds. It is a broad-spectrum insecticide having contact and stomach action. It is used to control bollworm on cotton.
Technical name: Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC
Mode of action: Punch – 404 is a combination product of separate optical isomers which due to the chiral phosphorus atom, show different types of insecticidal activity and ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase.
Cypermethrin acts on nervous system of the insect and disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. Profenofos and Cypermethrin both are non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action.
Features and Benefits:
- Punch – 404 is a broad-spectrum insecticide having contact and stomach action.
- Punch – 404 is a foliar insecticide with acaricidal properties for use in action.
- Punch – 404 shows synergism, especially in situations where some resistance to oraanophosphate and/or synthetic ovrethroid
Suggestion
Crop | Pest | Dose/acre (g) | Dilution in water (L/acre) | Waiting Period (Days) |
Cotton | Bollworm complex | 400-600 | `200-400 | 14 |
