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Curacron: Your High-Performance Pest Control Solution

Curacron is a powerful organophosphate insecticide featuring Profenofos 50% EC. This high-performance emulsifiable concentrate provides broad-spectrum control against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests, safeguarding your valuable crops.

Why Farmers Trust Curacron:

  • ⚡ Rapid Knockdown: Experience quick action upon contact, with pests ceasing feeding within hours and mortality in 24–48 hours.

  • ⏱️ Long Residual Control: Enjoy up to 14 days of protection under typical field conditions, reducing the need for frequent applications.

  • 🌾 Broad Spectrum Efficacy: Curacron effectively controls a wide array of pests, including lepidopteran (caterpillars, bollworms, pod borers) and hemipteran (aphids, leafhoppers, jassids, thrips) pests.

  • ☔ Rainfast: Once dry (typically within 2 hours), Curacron is resistant to wash-off by light rainfall, ensuring persistent protection.

  • 🔒 Partial Systemic Uptake: Its partial translocation within plants enhances efficacy, reaching pests that might be harder to target with contact-only products.

  • 🏆 Quality Assured: Manufactured under Syngenta’s stringent ISO-certified processes, ensuring consistent quality and performance.


Technical Specifications:

  • Appearance: Clear pale yellow liquid

  • Active Ingredient: Profenofos 50% w/v

  • Formulation: EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)

  • pH: 4.0–6.0 (1% aq. soln.)

  • Density: 0.96 ±0.02 g/cm³ @20°C


Dosage & Application:

Crop

Rate (mL/acre)

Target Pests

Cotton

500–750

Bollworms, Aphids, Jassids

Rice

500

Stem Borers, Leafhoppers

Pulses & Vegetables

500–750

Pod Borers, Aphids, Thrips

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Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How quickly does Curacron act? Pests stop feeding within hours, with significant mortality observed in 24–48 hours.

  • Is it rainfast? Yes, it remains effective against light rainfall after its initial drying period (approximately 2 hours).

  • Can I tank-mix Curacron? It's compatible with most common crop protection products. However, always perform a jar test beforehand to ensure compatibility.

  • What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI)? Observe a 14-day interval before harvesting treated crops.


Important Precautions:

  • Always wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and a mask during handling and application.

  • Avoid application during high wind conditions to minimize drift.

  • Do not exceed recommended rates to ensure minimal residue on your produce.

  • Thoroughly clean all application equipment after each use.


Secure Your Harvest with Curacron!

Choose Syngenta’s trusted Profenofos solution for reliable, fast-acting, and long-lasting pest management.

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