Tri Super 40EC

Description

Tri Super 40EC

### **Triazophos: Key Facts**

#### **Chemical Class**
– **Organophosphate insecticide/acaricide**

#### **Mode of Action**
– **AChE inhibitor** (disrupts nerve signals → paralysis & death).

#### **Target Pests**
– **Stem borers, leaf folders, aphids, mites** (rice, cotton, vegetables).

#### **Toxicity & Risks**
– **WHO Class Ib (Highly hazardous)** – Lethal to humans if ingested/inhaled.
– **Highly toxic to birds, fish, bees, and earthworms**.
– **Long soil persistence** (environmental contamination risk).

#### **Regulatory Status**
– **Banned in EU, China, India** (due to high toxicity).
– **Restricted in some countries** (only for critical uses).

#### **Safer Alternatives**
– **Chlorantraniliprole** (for borers).
– **Flupyradifurone** (bee-safe alternative).