Company Name: Elfa Agri Service
Product Name: Permit-99
Technical Name: Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC

Description:

Permit-99 is a broad-spectrum insecticide combining Profenofos 40% and Cypermethrin 4% EC. It provides contact and stomach action against important insect pests, particularly bollworm complexes. The combination of an organophosphate and a pyrethroid offers complementary insecticidal activity.

Technical Name:

Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC

Mode of Action:

• Profenofos: Acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, disrupting nerve transmission in insects.
• Cypermethrin: Acts on sodium channels in the insect nervous system, causing paralysis and death.
• The formulation provides contact and stomach action.

Features & Benefits:

• Broad-spectrum insect control.
• Dual mode of action.
• Effective contact and stomach action.
• Useful for management of bollworm complexes.
• Helps provide rapid knockdown of susceptible insect pests.
• EC formulation is convenient for foliar application.

Application Method:

Apply as a foliar spray using a suitable knapsack, foot or power sprayer. Ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the crop foliage. Use only according to the product label and approved crop recommendations.

Dose:

For the registered cotton bollworm recommendation, formulations containing Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC are listed at approximately 1000–1500 ml/ha (400–600 ml/acre) in 500–1000 litres of water/ha, depending on the approved label.

Important: The exact dose should always be taken from the Permit-99 pack label/leaflet supplied by Elfa Agri Service, as recommendations can differ by registration and crop.

Pests:

• Bollworm complex
• Caterpillar-type chewing pests
• Other susceptible insect pests as specified on the approved product label

Uses:

Primarily used for the management of bollworm complex in cotton. Use on other crops only where specifically approved on the product label.

Product Category:

Insecticide – Broad-Spectrum Crop Protection