Dichlorvos EC 50% is a fast-acting organophosphate insecticide for aphids, thrips, mealy bugs, and whiteflies. Suitable for vegetables, potatoes, and greenhouse crops. Safety and environmental guidelines included.
Dichlorvos EC 50% is a non-systemic, contact and stomach insecticide
with rapid action, highly effective against a wide range of pests including: Aphids-Thrips-Mealybugs-Whiteflies in vegetables and field crops and Wheat sawfly larvae… It is particularly effective in controlling both nymph and adult stages of these pests.
Mode of Action
Dichlorvos is an organophosphate insecticide with neurotoxic activity. Its mechanism includes:
Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the insect nervous system
Rapid disruption of nerve signal transmission, leading to paralysis and death
Contact and fumigant activity ensures fast knockdown
Uses
Poultry farms: control beetles and flies (avoid direct application on animals)
Vegetable and greenhouse crops: control leafminers, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies
Onion thrips and greenhouse tomatoes and peppers
Application Notes:
Do not apply on growing cucumbers during flowering
Wait 12 hours after spraying before re introducing poultry
Avoid using other insecticides like Deltamethrin within 24 hours before or after Dichlorvos application
Highly flammable and corrosive – handle with care
Pre-harvest interval (PHI): 3 days
Product
Pest
Consumption rate
Vegetables
Aphids & Whiteflies
500 ml per 1000 L spray solution
Potatoes
Thrips
1.5–2 L/ha
Greenhouse crops
Aphids, Thrips & Whiteflies
800 ml per 1000 L spray solution
Additional information
Weight
500ml
Formulation
EC50%
Resistance group
IRAC=1B
Chemical group
Organophosphate
Amount of active ingredient
500 gr/L
Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or direct skin contact
Use protective clothing, gloves, and masks during handling and application
Keep people and animals out of treated areas
Follow all label instructions and local regulatory guidelines
Handle with caution due to flammability and corrosive properties.
Highly toxic to aquatic life and beneficial insects
Avoid drift to non-target crops or water sources
Dispose of empty containers according to local environmental regulations
