DESCRIPTION
Gharda Chlorguard Chlorpyrifos 20% EC Insecticide Details:
- Gharda Chlorguard 20 EC is a powerful organophosphate insecticide containing Chlorpyrifos 20% EC. It is effective against a wide range of harmful insects such as stem borers, leaf rollers, aphids, cutworms, and bollworms. With a non-systemic action mode, it works through contact, stomach, and respiratory routes to provide rapid knockdown and residual protection. Suitable for all major crops, Chlorguard helps farmers maintain healthier plants and maximize yields.
- Technical Content : Chlorpyrifos 20% EC
- Target Pests/Insects : Hispa, Leaf Roller, Gall Midge, Stem Borer, Whorl Maggot, Aphids, Cut Worm, Pod Borer, Caterpillar, Black Bug, Early Shoot Borer, Pink Bollworm, Shoot and Fruit Borer and Diamondback Moth (DBM)
- Recommended Crops : Suitable for all crops Rice, Cotton, Maize, Groundnut, Vegetables, Fruits, Pulses and Sugarcane
- Dosage : 800-1000 ml per acre
Mode of Action:
- Non-Systemic Insecticide
- Works through contact, stomach ingestion, and respiratory action
- Affects insect nervous system, causing paralysis and death
Features & Benefits:
- Broad-spectrum control of sucking and chewing pests
- Suitable for all major crops
- Effective through contact and ingestion
- Strong knockdown effect with long-lasting residual activity
- Useful against both larval and adult stages of insects
- Helps prevent economic loss due to pest damage
FAQs – Gharda Chlorguard (Chlorpyrifos 20% EC Insecticide)
1. What pests and crops is Chlorguard used for?
Ans. Chlorguard is a broad-spectrum insecticide that effectively controls pests such as aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies, termites, and more. It’s commonly applied on cotton, pulses, vegetables, cereals, and field/fruit crops to protect against major insect attacks.
2. How does its mode of action work?
Ans. Chlorpyrifos is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. By blocking this critical enzyme, insect nerve signals overstimulate, causing paralysis and eventual death. It acts via contact, ingestion, and inhalation.
3. What dosage and application method should farmers follow?
Ans. Use as per product label instructions (typically around 1–2 ml per liter, depending on the crop and equipment). Ensure even spray coverage of the plant canopy using calibrated sprayers to maximize effectiveness.
4. Are there concerns about human or environmental safety?
Ans. Yes—chlorpyrifos is classified as moderately hazardous to humans (WHO Class II). It has been associated with neurological, developmental, and resistant enzyme disorders. Safe handling is crucial.
5. What symptoms may indicate exposure or poisoning?
Ans. Exposure may lead to cholinergic distress—including abdominal discomfort, excessive sweating, blurred vision, nausea, muscle tremors, breathing difficulty, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
6. What safety measures should applicators take?
Ans.
- Always wear full personal protective equipment (PPE): gloves, mask, goggles, long sleeves.
- Mix and apply only in well-ventilated areas.
- Avoid spray drift and keep away from water bodies and food zones.
7. Does chlorpyrifos pose risks to the environment and beneficial species?
Ans. Yes—it's highly toxic to aquatic life and non-target organisms. Even with PPE, exposure can exceed safe levels via drift. Environmental contamination—especially in water systems—is a serious concern.
