Multiplex Profency Insecticide - Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC for Cotton Bollworm, Thrips & Mite Control

Multiplex Profency is a broad-spectrum combination insecticide from Multiplex that brings together two powerful active ingredients — Profenofos 40% and Cypermethrin 4% in an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulation. This combination belongs to the organophosphate and synthetic pyrethroid chemical groups, giving farmers a dual-action tool for managing a wide range of sucking and chewing insect pests in cotton.

The product works through both contact and stomach action, which means it kills insects that come in direct contact with the spray as well as those that feed on treated plant parts. This dual mode of action delivers rapid knockdown of insect pests. Multiplex Profency also shows excellent translaminar activity, allowing the product to move through the leaf and control pests hiding on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces. In addition, it is a proven ovicide — helping destroy insect eggs — and an effective acaricide, making it useful for managing mite infestations.

Multiplex Profency is mainly recommended for cotton, where it helps control the bollworm complex, thrips, aphids, jassids, and mites at different crop stages. The recommended dosage is 2 ml per liter of water, applied as a uniform foliar spray. This makes it a practical, single-product choice for cotton growers looking to protect their crop from multiple pest problems through the season.

Key Benefits

• Dual-action control through contact and stomach toxicity gives fast knockdown of insect pests in cotton.
• Broad-spectrum coverage manages bollworm complex, thrips, aphids, jassids, and mites with one product.
• Excellent translaminar activity reaches pests on both upper and lower leaf surfaces for more complete control.
• Proven ovicidal action destroys insect eggs, helping reduce future pest populations and break the pest cycle.
• Effective acaricide action keeps mite infestations under control along with insect pests.
• Combination of organophosphate and pyrethroid reduces the risk of resistance build-up compared to single-ingredient products.
• Simple 2 ml per liter dosage makes mixing and application easy for farmers in the field.

How It Works

Multiplex Profency combines two active ingredients that attack insect pests in different ways. Profenofos, an organophosphate, and Cypermethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid, both act on the insect nervous system but through different pathways. This makes the product effective even where pests may have developed some tolerance to a single chemical group.

The product works through contact action, killing insects that come into direct contact with the sprayed chemical on the plant surface. It also works through stomach action, meaning insects that feed on treated leaves or plant parts ingest the chemical and die. This dual route of entry ensures that both exposed and feeding insects are controlled quickly.

Because of its excellent translaminar activity, the product moves within the leaf tissue. This is especially valuable because many cotton pests, such as thrips and mites, prefer to hide on the underside of leaves where a normal surface spray may not reach them. The translaminar movement carries the active ingredient to these hidden areas, giving more complete coverage.

In addition, Multiplex Profency acts as an ovicide, meaning it can destroy insect eggs before they hatch. This helps break the pest life cycle and reduces the number of new insects that emerge, giving longer-lasting protection to the crop.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Dosage & Application

The recommended dosage of Multiplex Profency is 2 ml per liter of water. Mix the required quantity of product in water and spray uniformly on the crop foliage to maximize contact and ingestion by pests.

• Dosage: 2 ml per liter of water
• Method: Foliar spray applied uniformly on the crop canopy
• Coverage: Ensure both upper and lower leaf surfaces are covered to take advantage of the product's translaminar activity

Always follow the recommended dosage to avoid toxicity and get the best pest control results.

When to Use

Multiplex Profency is recommended for use on cotton at different crop stages depending on the pest problem:

• Vegetative Stage: Use to control aphids, jassids, and thrips in cotton.
• Flowering Stage: Apply to protect cotton flowers from bollworm infestation.
• Boll Development Stage: Use to control the bollworm complex and mites, protecting developing bolls.

Apply when pest infestation is noticed at these stages to protect the crop and prevent damage from spreading.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

1. Wear protective clothing, including gloves and a mask, before handling the product.
2. Measure the required quantity of Multiplex Profency at 2 ml per liter of water.
3. Add the measured product to a small amount of water and mix well to form a uniform solution.
4. Pour this solution into the spray tank and add the remaining water while stirring continuously.
5. Fill the sprayer and apply the mixture uniformly on the crop foliage, covering both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
6. Spray during calm weather to avoid drift onto non-target areas.
7. After spraying, clean the spray equipment thoroughly and wash hands and exposed skin with soap and water.

Precautions & Safety

• Follow the recommended dosage of 2 ml per liter of water to avoid toxicity.
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves, mask, and full-body covering, during mixing and application.
• Avoid inhalation of spray mist and contact with skin and eyes.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or spraying the product.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
• Keep the product away from food, feed, and water sources.
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after handling.