Ajanta Super - Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC - Coromandel
Ajanta Super - Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC - Coromandel
Ajanta Super Insecticide by Coromandel
A two-ingredient foliar insecticide for the bollworm complex in cotton.
What it targets: Bollworm complex in cotton.
What it contains: Profenofos 40% plus cypermethrin 4% in an EC formulation.
Check before use: Ajanta Super differs from Ajanta 50% EC; their directions are not interchangeable.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌿Cotton-bollworm focus: The manufacturer lists a specific cotton bollworm use.
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🧪Two active ingredients: Combines an organophosphate and a synthetic pyrethroid in one formulation.
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🎯Contact action: Acts when susceptible insects contact treated plant surfaces.
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🍽️Feeding exposure: Stomach action also works when susceptible insects feed on treated material.
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🍃Through-leaf movement: The manufacturer describes movement through treated leaves, supporting coverage within the leaf.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Coromandel International Limited |
| Technical Name |
Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC |
| IRAC MoA Code |
1B + 3A: organophosphate and pyrethroid modes of action |
| Chemical Group |
Organophosphate + synthetic pyrethroid |
| Formulation |
EC: emulsifiable concentrate |
| Toxicity Label |
Follow the warning panel and protective-equipment directions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Ajanta Super acts through contact and feeding. Its two ingredients affect insect nerve function in different ways.
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Contact and feeding: Susceptible pests take in the treatment by touching or feeding on treated plant parts.
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Profenofos action: Profenofos blocks an enzyme needed for normal nerve signalling.
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Cypermethrin action: Cypermethrin disrupts the normal opening and closing of nerve-cell sodium channels. These effects lead to loss of normal nerve control.
Two ingredients do not guarantee control of resistant pests. Follow an appropriate resistance-management programme rather than repeating the same mode-of-action combination.
Target Crops & Pests
Coromandel lists the following specific crop and target for Ajanta Super. Confirm that the supplied product label includes the intended use.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton |
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No additional crop or sucking-pest use is implied by this table. Do not substitute the directions for Ajanta profenofos 50% EC.
Dosage & Application Guide
Numerical application programmes are withheld because the manufacturer booklet and separate formulation references do not establish complete current Ajanta Super directions with matching treatment conditions, carrier and harvest requirements. Verify these together on the supplied pack before use.
Complete Programme Verification
Cotton bollworm complex is the specific manufacturer-listed use retained here. Do not combine a booklet product quantity with carrier or harvest figures from a generic formulation reference, or substitute Ajanta profenofos-only directions. Older and currently hosted booklet quantity differences also require supplied-pack confirmation, not guessed reconciliation.
The booklet limits the authority of its recommendations and is not the supplied current label. No product, water, harvest, per-litre or tank quantity is provided here. Confirm the complete matching programme before application.
Crop-stage timing, repeat intervals, maximum applications, rainfast time and re-entry interval require the supplied label. Do not use another brand’s schedule or Ajanta 50% EC directions.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Check crop and pest: Confirm cotton bollworms and match the intended use to the supplied Ajanta Super label.
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Foliar application: Follow the label’s mixing, equipment, crop-stage timing and coverage directions. No fixed repeat-spray schedule is recommended here.
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Check tank mixtures: Do not assume compatibility with every fertiliser or pesticide. Use a mixture only when the applicable labels permit it.
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Check local requirements: In Kerala, verify the applicable cypermethrin restrictions with the local agriculture authority before purchase or use. Plan harvest and field entry according to the supplied label.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ajanta Super contain?
It contains profenofos 40% plus cypermethrin 4% in an emulsifiable-concentrate (EC) formulation.
How is Ajanta Super different from Ajanta?
Ajanta is profenofos 50% EC. Ajanta Super is a two-ingredient formulation. Their pest scope, quantities and waiting periods must not be interchanged.
Which crop and pest is listed for Ajanta Super?
Coromandel’s specific crop table lists cotton bollworm complex. It does not provide an all-crop recommendation.
Can the acre dose be converted into a tank dose?
Not from this description. No separate per-litre or tank rate is provided. Confirm the label’s exact water and application directions first.
Is the waiting period the same as Ajanta 50% EC?
Do not assume that. Confirm the crop-specific current Ajanta Super harvest interval; neither Ajanta’s directions nor a separate generic formulation reference establishes it here. A missing interval does not permit immediate harvest.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for the stated crop, target, dose, application conditions, waiting periods and precautions. Check current local restrictions and any buyer requirements for harvested produce.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing dust or spray and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent spray, spills and washings from contaminating water bodies. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.