Carina - Profenofos 50% EC - PI Industries
Carina - Profenofos 50% EC - PI Industries
Carina Insecticide by PI Industries
Carina contains Profenofos 50% EC. For the listed pests of cotton and soybean.
Composition: Profenofos 50% EC.
Crop fit: For the listed pests of cotton and soybean.
Before use: Match the crop, target and application instructions to the supplied pack.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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π±Two-crop reference: The PI page identifies cotton and soybean programmes.
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πChewing pest uses: Listed targets include cotton bollworms and soybean semilooper.
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π―Sucking pest uses: The cotton programme also includes aphids, jassids, whiteflies and thrips.
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πLeaf penetration: PI describes translaminar activity through the leaf.
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π§Calibrated application: The manufacturer supports high- or low-volume equipment with water set for the crop and sprayer.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Carina β PI Industries |
| Technical Name |
Profenofos 50% EC |
| Product Type |
Insecticide |
| Formulation |
EC |
| Mode of Action |
Profenofos inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting normal nerve signalling in susceptible insects. |
| Resistance Group |
Organophosphate |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Profenofos inhibits acetylcholinesterase, disrupting normal nerve signalling in susceptible insects.
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Pest exposure: Pests encounter treatment through contact with treated leaves or feeding.
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Enzyme inhibition: Profenofos interferes with acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme involved in nerve signalling.
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Disrupted activity: Normal movement is impaired, leading to paralysis and death in susceptible pests.
Repeated use of the same mode of action can select resistant pests. Plan rotations with a qualified crop adviser and follow the label.
Target Crops & Pests
The PI Industries product page lists the following crop and pest pairings. Confirm them on the pack supplied to you.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton |
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| Soybean |
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A pest listed for one crop is not a recommendation for every crop. Do not extend these uses to unlisted crops or targets.
Dosage & Application Guide
Numerical programmes are withheld because the current exact-brand page does not establish a positive first-treatment condition. Its variable-water calibration guidance does not resolve that missing trigger. Confirm the crop, pest, treatment condition, product quantity, calibrated carrier water, route, harvest interval and access conditions together on the supplied pack before treatment.
Complete Programme Verification
Cotton bollworms, cotton sucking pests, and soybean semilooper and girdle beetle have distinct product references. Keep each pest group tied to its own complete crop programme; do not use an isolated rate or transfer another productβs treatment trigger.
PI calls for sprayer calibration with water selected for equipment, crop stage and pest intensity. This is a variable-water instruction, not permission to assume fixed litres. Cotton and soybean harvest requirements differ; confirm them with the complete matching programme and count the interval from the final treatment.
No numerical field or tank recipe is supplied. Confirm crop-stage timing, repeat interval, maximum treatments and re-entry instructions on the pack; do not infer them from this overview.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Check first: Identify the crop and pest, inspect the current label and measure the area before mixing.
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Set the water volume: PI allows high- or low-volume equipment and calls for calibration. Use the current label and crop stage to establish dilution and uniform coverage.
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Protect yourself: Wear the pack-specified protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and footwear.
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After treatment: Observe the harvest and re-entry restrictions. Keep a record of the product, crop, area and treatment date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the composition of Carina?
It is PI Industries profenofos 50% EC, an organophosphate insecticide.
Is one dose used for all cotton pests?
No. Cotton bollworms and the listed sucking pests have distinct product references. Confirm the complete matching pest-specific programme rather than transferring a dose between them.
Which soybean pests are covered?
The PI page lists semilooper and girdle beetle. Do not extend that use to other pests without the label.
How much water goes in a tank?
A fixed tank dose is not established here. Confirm the current label, calibrate the equipment and match dilution to the treated area.
What is the pre-harvest interval?
Cotton and soybean have different harvest requirements. Confirm the interval with the complete supplied-pack programme and count from the final application.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for their stated crop, target, dose, application conditions, waiting periods and precautions. Local restrictions also apply.
The current PI page identifies a yellow triangle, Highly toxic, with the cautionary word Poison. Avoid breathing spray and contact with skin or eyes. Do not spray against the wind. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying. If exposure or poisoning is suspected, seek urgent medical care and show the pack; do not self-administer antidotes.
Store in the original closed container away from children, animals, food and feed. Protect pollinators and water bodies from exposure. Dispose of residues and containers as directed; never reuse empty packs.