Terminator - Chlorpyrifos 50% EC - HPM

HPM Terminator Product Overview

HPM Terminator is a Chlorpyrifos 50% EC organophosphate insecticide registered for specific agricultural and structural uses. Its current label includes rice stem borer and leaf folder, cotton bollworms, and pre- or post-construction termite treatment. The crop directions and the structural termite directions are different and must not be interchanged.

Terminator is a non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. Chlorpyrifos is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in IRAC Group 1B. Always use this product only for the crop, pest, dose, water volume, waiting period, and treatment method printed on the current pack label.

Why Choose HPM Terminator?

• Verified formulation: Contains Chlorpyrifos 50% EC.
• Labelled crop uses: Registered directions cover rice stem borer and leaf folder and cotton bollworms.
• Structural termite use: The label also provides separate pre- and post-construction termite-treatment directions.
• Known mode of action: IRAC Group 1B organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
• Multiple pack options: Select the available pack that matches the labelled treatment requirement.

Technical Specifications

How It Works: Mode of Action

Chlorpyrifos interferes with normal nerve-signal transmission by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase. As a non-systemic contact and stomach-action insecticide, exposure occurs when a target pest contacts a treated surface or ingests treated plant material. Correct placement and coverage according to the label are therefore important. Do not transfer the dose from one crop, pest, or structural treatment to another.

Labelled Uses, Dosage and Waiting Period

The per-acre figures are approximate conversions from the label's per-hectare dose. No single crop dose per litre is provided because the labelled water-volume range is broad. Follow the current pack label and local agricultural guidance.

Application Best Practices

• Confirm the use: Identify the crop or structural treatment and the labelled target before measuring the product.
• Measure accurately: Use calibrated equipment and the full labelled dose and water-volume directions.
• Coverage: Apply evenly to the intended treatment area. Do not allow spray drift to neighbouring crops, people, animals, water bodies, or bee activity.
• Weather: Avoid application in strong wind or when immediate rain could wash the treatment away.
• Compatibility: HPM lists this formulation as incompatible with alkaline materials. Do not make an unlabelled tank mix.
• Resistance management: Avoid repeated reliance on the same IRAC group. Use locally appropriate integrated pest-management and rotation advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is HPM Terminator?
It is a Chlorpyrifos 50% EC organophosphate insecticide with specific labelled crop and structural termite uses.

2. Can I calculate one dose per litre for every crop?
No. The label provides crop doses per hectare together with a broad water-volume range. Use the complete crop-specific label directions instead of a universal tank conversion.

3. Is the termite-treatment dose the same as the crop-spray dose?
No. Pre-construction and post-construction termite treatments have separate structural-use concentrations and methods.

4. Is Terminator the same as Terminator-505?
No. This product contains Chlorpyrifos 50% EC. Terminator-505 is a separate combination formulation. Read the exact product name and composition on the pack before use.

5. Can it be mixed with alkaline products?
HPM lists Terminator as incompatible with alkaline materials. Do not prepare an unlabelled mixture.

Safety and Disclaimer

Read the current label and leaflet before opening the pack. Wear the label-specified personal protective equipment, avoid inhalation and skin or eye contact, and keep people and animals away from the treatment area as directed. Do not contaminate food, feed, drinking water, ponds, streams, or other water bodies. Avoid exposure to bees and other non-target organisms. Store locked in the original labelled container, away from children, food, feed, heat, and moisture.

If exposure or poisoning is suspected, stop work, seek urgent medical attention, and show the product label or container to the medical professional. The information on this page is a label-aligned buying guide and does not replace the current official label, leaflet, or professional local advice.