Actellic 50 EC

Actellic 50 EC is an organophosphate insecticide with broad-spectrum action, working by contact and fumigation, specially formulated for controlling insects in agricultural products, storage warehouses, and crops.

Composition: Pirimiphos-methyl
Manufacturer: Syngenta - Switzerland
Specification: 1-liter bottle. Packed in cartons of 12 bottles
Application: Currently, Actellic is the only chemical approved by the Vietnam Plant Protection Department for warehouse fumigation spraying.

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Technical Specifications

Concentration: 500 g/l active ingredient
Mode of action:: Contact and fumigation
Target pests: Weevils, aphids, flies, beetles, and stored-product insects
Toxicity classification: WHO Class II (moderately hazardous)

Detailed Description & Applications

Actellic 50 EC is a well-known organophosphate insecticide recognized for its effectiveness in post-harvest protection. The active ingredient Pirimiphos-methyl affects the insect nervous system, causing paralysis and rapid death through inhibition of the cholinesterase enzyme.

The product works through contact, stomach action, and fumigation to effectively eliminate adult insects and larvae upon direct exposure to the chemical.

Main Applications:

・Controls beetles: rice weevils, bean weevils, etc.
・Treats warehouse surfaces before cargo storage
・Sanitation spraying for entire warehouse areas after all cargo lots have been covered with tarpaulins for fumigation
・Periodic sanitation spraying for warehouses to reduce insect density
・Used in grain warehouses, silos, and processing plants
・Fast-acting with long-lasting protection, helping reduce post-harvest losses