CRETA PLUS

🌿 Chlorpyrifos 20% EC

🔷 Product Description
CRETA PLUS is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide containing Chlorpyrifos 20% EC. It provides effective control of a wide range of chewing, sucking, and soil-dwelling insect pests in agricultural and horticultural crops. With its contact, stomach, and fumigant action, CRETA PLUS delivers reliable pest management and long-lasting crop protection.

CRETA PLUS helps safeguard crops from severe pest infestations, promotes healthy plant growth, and contributes to improved yield and produce quality.

🌱 Target Pests

• Termites
• Stem Borers
• Leaf Folders
• Cutworms
• Shoot Fly
• Root Grubs
• Aphids
• Jassids
• Thrips
• Armyworms
• Caterpillars
• Other major chewing and soil insect pests

⚙️ Mode of Action

Chlorpyrifos inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in insects, causing disruption of nerve impulse transmission. This leads to paralysis and eventual death of the target pests. It acts through contact, stomach, and vapor action for comprehensive pest control.

✅ Time of Application

• Apply at the initial stage of pest infestation
• Use when pest populations reach the economic threshold level
• Best results are obtained when pests are actively feeding
• Apply during morning or evening hours for better efficacy
• Avoid spraying during strong winds or immediately before rainfall

✅ Recommendation

Dosage: 800–1000 ml per acre (depending on crop and pest intensity)

Water Volume: 150–250 liters per acre

Method of Application: Foliar Spray / Soil Drenching

Ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the crop and affected areas for maximum effectiveness.

🌾 Suitable Crops

• Paddy (Rice)
• Cotton
• Sugarcane
• Groundnut
• Maize
• Wheat
• Vegetables
• Pulses
• Oilseed Crops
• Other field and horticultural crops affected by insect pests

🌟 Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum insect control
• Contact, stomach, and fumigant action
• Effective against soil and foliar pests
• Long-lasting crop protection
• Helps improve crop health and productivity
• Suitable for integrated pest management programs
• Reliable performance under diverse field conditions

⚠️ Safety Note

Handle with care and wear appropriate protective equipment during mixing and spraying. Avoid contamination of water bodies, fish ponds, and bee-foraging areas. Follow all label instructions and local agricultural regulations.