Temephos 50 % EC

Chemical Composition:

Chemical Group: Mosquito Larvae

Pest: Mosquito Larvae

Dosage: 37.5-125gm a.i/Ha

Formulation: 75-250ml/Ha

Formulation Type:

                        EC(Emulsifiable Concertrate) 

How to use :

• which is used against mosquito larvae.
  
• The dosages per hector are 37.5-125 gm a.i and formulation is 75-250ml.
• It is available in the form of EC(Emulsifiable Concentrate).
• Temephos is a non-systemic organophosphorus insecticide, mainly used as a larvicide to control mosquitoes, including in domestic water containers and those used for storing drinking-water.

Antidote:

• Atropinize the patient immediately and maintain full atropinization by repeated doses of 2 to 4 mg. of atropine sulphate intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval. As musch as 25 to 50 mg. of atropine may be required in a day. The need for further atropine administration is guided by the continuance of symptoms. Extent of salivation is a useful criteria for dose adjustment
• Dissolve 1-2 gm of 2 PAM in 10ml distilled water and inject intravenously very slowly for 10-15 minutes.

Features:

• It is a good public health product.
  
• It has knockdown effect.
• It is safe for enivorment.