EBS Monoside Monocrotophos 36% Sl

Monocrotophos 36% SL – Detailed Description

Monocrotophos 36% SL is a broad-spectrum, systemic, and contact organophosphate insecticide and acaricide, formulated as a soluble liquid (SL). It is widely used in agriculture to control a variety of chewing, sucking, and boring insect pests in several crops. Monocrotophos is known for its quick knockdown effect, systemic action, and effectiveness against a broad range of pests, making it a popular choice for farmers.

✅ Mode of Action

Monocrotophos acts by:

1. Inhibiting Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme activity in the insect's nervous system.

2. This leads to the accumulation of acetylcholine (ACh) at nerve junctions, causing paralysis and eventual death of the pest.

3. The insecticide shows systemic, contact, and stomach poisoning effects, making it highly effective against both internal and external pests.

🦠 Target Pests

Monocrotophos 36% SL is effective against a wide variety of insect pests, including:

• Aphids

• Jassids (Leafhoppers)

• Thrips

• Whiteflies

• Rice stem borers

• Leaf folders

• Fruit borers

• Pod borers

• Bollworms (Cotton)

• Shoot and stem borers (Sugarcane)

• Spider mites

• Helicoverpa and Spodoptera species

• Leaf miners

🌿 Crops Protected

Monocrotophos 36% SL is widely used to protect various crops, including:

• Paddy (Rice) – Controls stem borers, leaf folders, and BPH (Brown planthopper)

• Cotton – Effective against aphids, jassids, whiteflies, and bollworms

• Sugarcane – Protects against early shoot borers and top shoot borers

• Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower) – Controls thrips, aphids, and fruit borers

• Pulses (Chickpea, Pigeon pea, Lentils) – Protects against pod borers and leafhoppers

• Oilseeds (Groundnut, Soybean) – Effective against leaf-eating caterpillars and aphids

• Maize and Corn – Controls stem borers and leaf miners

• Ornamental plants and trees – Effective against foliage-eating insects and mites

🌟 Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum control: Provides effective protection against a wide range of sucking and chewing insect pests.

• Systemic and contact action: Absorbed by the plant, offering both internal and external protection.

• Quick knockdown effect: Provides fast-acting control by paralyzing and killing pests shortly after application.

• Improved crop health: Minimizes pest damage, promoting healthier plant growth and higher yields.

• Cost-effective: Requires low dosage for effective pest control, making it economical for farmers.

• Dual action: Works through both contact and stomach poisoning, ensuring maximum pest control.

💧 Application & Dosage

• Dosage:

  • Paddy (Rice): 400-500 ml per acre (for stem borer, leaf folder)

  • Cotton: 300-400 ml per acre (for aphids, jassids, and bollworms)

  • Vegetables: 300-350 ml per acre (for thrips, aphids, and fruit borers)

  • Sugarcane: 400-500 ml per acre (for shoot and stem borers)

• Water volume: 150-200 liters per acre

• Method of application:

  • Foliar spray using a knapsack sprayer or power sprayer

  • Uniform coverage on the crop canopy is recommended

• Pre-harvest interval (PHI): 10-14 days (varies by crop)

⚠️ Precautions

• Use protective gear (gloves, mask, and goggles) during application.

• Avoid spraying during windy conditions to prevent drift.

• Do not mix with alkaline chemicals.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

• Keep away from children, pets, and livestock.

• Follow local guidelines for safe handling and disposal.

• Highly toxic to humans, birds, and aquatic life – use with caution.

🔥 Persistence and Residual Effect

• Provides residual protection for 7-10 days after application.

• Its systemic nature ensures protection against hidden pests.

• Effective even against resistant pest populations due to its strong mode of action.

🔗 Compatibility

Monocrotophos 36% SL is compatible with most insecticides and fungicides, except highly alkaline substances. However, it is recommended to conduct a compatibility test before tank-mixing.

❗️ Environmental and Safety Concerns

• Highly toxic to humans, mammals, birds, and aquatic life.

• Follow strict safety guidelines while handling and applying the product.

• Avoid application near water bodies to prevent contamination.

• Dispose of empty containers properly as per local regulations.