Getrid - Profenofos 50% EC - Nichino
Nichino Getrid contains Profenofos 50% EC, an IRAC Group 1B organophosphate insecticide for current brand-supported cotton and soybean pests.
Item description
Nichino Getrid Profenofos 50% EC Organophosphate Insecticide
Getrid is a Profenofos 50% EC organophosphate insecticide with contact and ingestion activity. Nichino's current page supports cotton and soybean uses.
Use note: Use the crop-specific table below. A newer CIB record gives soybean PHI 32 days while ACFI still shows 40 days; the sold pack must decide. Chilli is not added without a current Nichino endorsement.
Key Product Benefits
- Broad-spectrum organophosphate action on labelled chewing and sucking pests.
- Current brand-supported uses in cotton and soybean.
- Crop-specific bollworm and sucking-pest rates prevent a blanket dose.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nichino India |
| Active ingredient | Profenofos 50% EC |
| Type | Contact-and-ingestion organophosphate insecticide |
| Mode of action | IRAC Group 1B — acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Current brand crops | Cotton and soybean |
| Soybean PHI | Verify sold pack: newer CIB 32 days; ACFI 40 days |
Mode of Action
Profenofos inhibits acetylcholinesterase (IRAC Group 1B). Apply at economic threshold or early infestation and rotate later treatments away from other Group 1 insecticides.
Current Brand-Supported Uses
| Crop | Pests | Dose | Water | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Bollworms | 1.5–2.0 L/ha | 500–1,000 L/ha | 15 days |
| Cotton | Jassids, aphids, thrips and whiteflies | 1.0 L/ha | 500–1,000 L/ha | 15 days |
| Soybean | Semilooper and girdle beetle | 1.0 L/ha | 500 L/ha | 32 days in newer CIB record; verify pack against older 40-day table |
Application Guide
- Apply with calibrated foliar equipment at early infestation or the label threshold.
- Obtain thorough crop coverage without exceeding the crop-specific rate.
- Do not add chilli unless the current sold Nichino label carries the amendment.
Safety and Stewardship
- Profenofos is a cholinesterase-inhibiting organophosphate; wear full label PPE.
- Avoid inhalation, skin contact, drift, bee exposure and contamination of ponds.
- Do not re-enter until spray is dry unless the sold label requires longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which crops are currently supported by Nichino's page?
Cotton and soybean.
What soybean PHI should be used?
The sold pack must be checked because current records show 32 and 40 days.
Is chilli included?
Not without a current Nichino Getrid endorsement.
Safety and Disclaimer
Use only under the current sold Getrid label. It governs crop, pest, dose, PHI, PPE, re-entry, first aid and local restrictions.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C