Trichlorfon is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide widely used in Pakistan for controlling a variety of chewing and sucking pests in crops, fruits, and vegetables
It is also employed in veterinary applications to treat parasitic infestations in livestock. Trichlorfon is available in both liquid and powder formulations, making it suitable for foliar sprays and direct animal treatment.
Features:
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Formulations: EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate), WP (Wettable Powder), SP (Soluble Powder)
Systemic & Contact Action: Absorbed by plant tissue and also acts on direct contact with pests
Fast-Acting: Rapid knockdown effect on target pests
Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against caterpillars, beetles, flies, aphids, and other insects
Water-Soluble: Easy to mix and apply in spray form
Uses in Pakistan:
Agriculture:
Used on crops like:
Cotton (for pink bollworm, armyworm)
Rice (for stem borers)
Vegetables (for leaf miners, fruit borers)
Sugarcane (for early shoot borers)
Fruit trees (mango, citrus) for fruit flies and leafhoppers
Livestock:
Used externally to control lice, mites, and ticks in cattle, goats, and sheep (in prescribed veterinary doses)
Public Health:
Sometimes used to control flies and cockroaches in sanitation programs
Benefits:
Quick Pest Elimination: Fast action helps minimize crop damage and increase yield
Enhances Crop Quality: Reduces pest-related deformities and spoilage
Cost-Effective: Offers good pest control at an affordable price
Decomposes Rapidly: Breaks down quickly in the environment, reducing long-term residue concerns
Versatile Application: Can be used in field crops, orchards, vegetables, and livestock
Precautions:
Highly toxic if ingested or inhaled – use PPE during application
Avoid use during pollination to protect bees
Follow pre-harvest intervals (PHI) to ensure food safety
Store away from children and food supplies
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