Ajanta Super is a broad-spectrum insecticide manufactured by Coromandel International.1 It combines two active ingredients for enhanced pest control:2
Profenofos 40% w/w:3 An organophosphate insecticide with contact, stomach, and ovicidal action.4
Cypermethrin 4% w/w:5 A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with contact and stomach action.6
This dual-action formula makes Ajanta Super a powerful tool for controlling a wide range of insect pests in various crops, particularly cotton.7
Key Features and Benefits:
Broad-spectrum activity: Controls a wide range of chewing and sucking pests, including bollworms, stem borers, leaf folders, aphids, jassids, and whiteflies.8
Dual mode of action: The two active ingredients offer different modes of action, providing enhanced efficacy and reducing the risk of resistance development.
Rapid knockdown: Provides quick knockdown of target pests, minimizing crop damage.
Long residual activity: Offers extended control, reducing the need for frequent applications.
Synergistic effect: The combination of Profenofos and Cypermethrin results in a synergistic effect, providing better control than either ingredient alone.9
Translaminar action: Penetrates leaf tissues, reaching pests hidden on the underside of leaves.10
Mode of Action:
Profenofos: Inhibits cholinesterase, an enzyme essential for nerve impulse transmission in insects.11 This disruption leads to paralysis and death of the pest.12
Cypermethrin: Disrupts the sodium channels in insect nerve cells, leading to uncontrolled nerve impulses and ultimately paralysis and death.13
Targeted Pests:
Ajanta Super is effective against a wide range of pests, including:
Cotton: Bollworms (especially effective against bollworm complex), aphids, jassids, whiteflies.14
Rice: Stem borers, leaf folders, planthoppers.
Vegetables: Caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies.15
Fruits: Fruit borers, caterpillars.16
Application:
Ajanta Super is typically applied as a foliar spray, ensuring thorough coverage of the plant.17 It's crucial to follow the recommended application rates and guidelines provided on the product label for optimal efficacy and to avoid phytotoxicity.
Recommended Crops:
Ajanta Super can be used on various crops, including:
Cotton (primary recommendation)
Rice
Vegetables18
Fruits
Safety Precautions:
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying Ajanta Super.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Do not inhale the spray mist.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Important Note: Always refer to the product label for specific instructions, recommended crops, application rates, and safety precautions.
