Curacron 250 ml - Profenofos 50% EC - Syngenta
Syngenta
Curacron 250 ml - Profenofos 50% EC - Syngenta
Product details
Curacron 250 ml Insecticide | Profenofos 50% EC
An organophosphate insecticide for crop-specific pest management. Match the crop and pest to the current Curacron pack before applying.
What it controls: Specified bollworms and sucking pests in cotton, and semi looper and girdle beetle in soybean, subject to the current pack.
When to use it: When scouting identifies a labelled pest and the current pack’s application conditions are met.
What to include: The complete crop-specific Curacron directions, calibrated application equipment and required protective equipment.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌱Defined cotton pest coverage: The profenofos 50% EC use overview includes cotton bollworms and specified sucking pests. Identify the actual pest before selecting its programme.
- 🪲Soybean pest option: Semi looper and girdle beetle are separate soybean targets in the Indian formulation-use listing. Do not assume all soybean insects are covered.
- 🎯Contact and feeding exposure: Profenofos acts through insect exposure, including contact and ingestion. Correct placement remains important; the mechanism does not replace the crop-specific application directions.
- 🔄Clear mode-of-action identity: IRAC Group 1B helps identify overlap with other organophosphates in a programme. A different brand or active ingredient within Group 1B is not a different mode of action.
- 💧A liquid EC formulation: The emulsifiable concentrate is measured and diluted for label-directed use. The bottle size and the treated field area are separate considerations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Curacron 250 ml — Syngenta India. |
| Technical Name | Profenofos 50% EC. |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 1B: acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. |
| Chemical Group | Organophosphates. |
| Formulation | EC — emulsifiable concentrate. |
| Toxicity Label | Poison / Highly Toxic on the Syngenta India product page. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Profenofos is a nerve-acting organophosphate. It inhibits acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme involved in ending nerve signals, and is classified in IRAC Group 1B.
- Exposure to the active ingredient: The insect must receive an effective, label-directed exposure. Product choice, correct placement and coverage matter; merely spraying somewhere in the field is not enough.
- Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase: Profenofos is an organophosphate in IRAC Group 1B. It inhibits the enzyme that normally breaks down the nerve messenger acetylcholine.
- Disrupted nerve signalling: Acetylcholine accumulates and normal nerve signalling is disturbed, leading to loss of normal insect function. This mechanism is not a guarantee against resistant pests.
Avoid relying repeatedly on Group 1B against successive pest generations. Use crop scouting and an appropriate resistance-management programme; do not increase the rate to compensate for suspected resistance.
Target Crops & Pests
The following crop-pest pairs are documented for the profenofos 50% EC formulation. Check that the current Curacron pack permits the intended use before treatment.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Insect pests
|
| Soybean | Insect pests
|
Bollworm and sucking-pest treatments must not be collapsed into one general cotton spray recipe. Other crop or pest uses are not added by analogy.
Dosage & Application Guide
A complete current Curacron crop-specific application programme is not supplied here. Confirm product quantity, water, method, timing and harvest interval together on the supplied pack.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | See note* | See note* | See note* | See note* |
| Soybean | See note* | See note* | See note* | See note* |
Do not mix or spray from a general profenofos rate alone. The crop, pest group and complete Curacron pack directions must match.
*The complete current Indian Curacron leaflet, including application method and restrictions, could not be confirmed for this guide. Numerical product, water and harvest directions are therefore withheld as one programme, rather than combined from partial or other-brand recommendations.
No universal millilitre-per-litre rate or tank quantity is supplied. PHI is the interval from the last application to harvest, not a spray-repeat or re-entry interval.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Scout the crop: Identify the pest and its crop context. Cotton bollworms, cotton sucking pests and soybean pests require separate programme checks.
- Read the current Curacron pack: Confirm the exact 50% EC formulation and the authorised crop, target, rate, water volume, method and timing. Resolve missing directions before mixing.
- Calibrate equipment: Measure the area and confirm the sprayer’s output using the pack’s method. Do not base application quantities on pack size alone.
- Prepare safely: Use dedicated measuring equipment and the label-required protection. Follow the pack’s mixing sequence; do not add other pesticides or adjuvants without an expressly supported recommendation.
- Keep treatment on target: Use the prescribed application method and prevent drift and contamination of neighbouring crops, people, animals and water.
- Record and reassess: Record the application date and all label restrictions. Reassess pest pressure and resistance risk before any further treatment; follow the pack’s repeat and harvest limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Curacron the same as every other profenofos product?No. This listing is Profenofos 50% EC. Other concentrations, mixtures or formulations may have different directions, and their crop rates must not be transferred to Curacron.
2. Are all cotton pests treated at one rate?No single general cotton rate is provided. Bollworms and sucking pests are distinct use groups; confirm the current Curacron row for the pest actually present.
3. Why are the dosage cells left without numbers?A complete current Indian Curacron application programme has not been confirmed for this guide. Use the supplied pack’s crop-specific dose, water, method, timing and harvest interval together rather than combining incomplete recommendations.
4. Does switching to another organophosphate change the mode of action?Not if it is also IRAC Group 1B. Use group numbers when planning resistance management, and obtain crop-specific advice on suitable alternatives.
5. Can I mix Curacron with another insecticide or sticker?No general mixture is recommended here. Check the exact current labels and combination before mixing; a shared crop use does not establish compatibility or safety.
Safety & Disclaimer
Wear the protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, boots and respiratory protection required by the current pack. Avoid inhalation and skin, eye or mouth contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke during handling, and never clear nozzles by mouth.
Keep spray and equipment washings away from water bodies, food and feed. Avoid exposing pollinators, livestock and people. Store securely closed in the original container, locked away from children and animals; never reuse empty pesticide containers.
For suspected exposure or illness, stop work and obtain urgent medical help with the pack or label. Do not self-administer antidotes or induce vomiting without medical direction. Follow the current Curacron label for first aid, storage, disposal and all crop-use restrictions.