PROFILE 440 G/L WP

PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide – Robust Pest Control with Seed Farm.

Protect your crops with Seed Farm’s premium PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide in Kenya! This broad-spectrum wettable powder, combining Profenofos and Cypermethrin, delivers powerful contact and stomach action against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, and spider mites, ensuring high-quality yields for export and local markets.

Origin of PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide and Introduction to Kenya
PROFILE 440 G/L WP (Profenofos 400 g/L, Cypermethrin 40 g/L) is a trusted insecticide in Kenya, formulated for foliar application. Its dual-action formula, with Profenofos inhibiting acetylcholinesterase and Cypermethrin disrupting sodium channels, paralyzes pests, offering rapid knockdown and residual control for vegetables, cereals, and ornamentals.

Uses of PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide
PROFILE 440 G/L WP controls:

• Vegetables: Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, pod borers in tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, French beans, onions.

• Cereals: Stem borers, African bollworm in maize, rice.

• Ornamentals: Spider mites, leaf rollers in roses.
  It prevents crop damage, disease transmission, and yield losses, supporting market-ready produce.

Favorable Conditions for PROFILE 440 G/L WP Application
PROFILE 440 G/L WP is effective across Kenyan agro-climates.

Climate

• Temperature: Optimal range of 15–35°C.

• Rainfall: Effective in 250–1,200 mm annually; rainfast within hours.

Regions in Kenya
PROFILE 440 G/L WP performs in:

• Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri)

• Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret)

• Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Kitui)

• Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu)

Crop Requirements

• Soil/Crop Type: No specific soil restrictions; apply to healthy crops.

• pH: 5.5–7.5.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide

1. Mixing: Add 20g per 20 liters of water to a mixing container, stir into a slurry, then pour into a half-filled spray tank. Fill to required level and agitate. Use mixture same day.

2. Application: Spray at first pest signs or egg hatch, ensuring thorough foliar coverage. Repeat after 10–14 days (max 2–3 applications). Use 500–1000L/ha.

3. Precautions: Wear PPE (gloves, mask); avoid water body contamination. Do not enter treated areas for 12 hours.

4. Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 14 days for tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, French beans, onions, potatoes; 28 days for maize, rice.

Benefits and Maintenance

1. Dual-Action Control: Rapid knockdown and prolonged residual protection for weeks.

2. Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Targets sucking and chewing pests, including resistant strains.

3. Export Compliance: Meets stringent MRLs for global markets.

4. Maintenance: Apply early; rotate with non-organophosphate/pyrethroid insecticides to manage resistance.

Crop Compatibility
PROFILE 440 G/L WP complements Seed Farm’s seeds like SC Sungura 301 maize, KAT B1 yellow beans, and Russet F1 onions, protecting tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, and roses. It’s ideal for integrated pest management (IPM).

Why PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide is the Future
PROFILE 440 G/L WP empowers Kenyan farmers with effective, long-lasting pest control, enhancing crop health and marketability. Its dual-action formula and IPM compatibility ensure sustainable farming. Safeguard your harvest with Seed Farm’s PROFILE 440 G/L WP Insecticide—buy now and grow your prosperity with Seed Farm!