About Product Temephos 50 EC is a liquid organophosphate insecticide formulated as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) that effectively controls mosquito larvae and other aquatic pests in stagnant water bodies. It works by disrupting the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. Recommended by the WHO and NVBDCP for use even in potable water at appropriate doses, it offers a safe and targeted way to prevent diseases like malaria and dengue by eliminating breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Technical ContentTemephos 50 ECFeatures Potent larvicidal action against mosquito larvae and aquatic pests in stagnant water offers plants protection from pest infestations by killing insect larvae, preventing them from developing into damaging adults Mode of ActionTemephos 50% EC is an organophosphate insecticide used to control mosquito larvae and other aquatic pests by disrupting nerve functionDosageFor clean water sites like ponds and shallow lakes, mix 0.5 to 0.75 ml of Temephos 50% EC per liter of water (5–7.5 ml per 10 liters).Additional Information Temephos 50 EC is not intended for use directly on plants or crops, and its suitability is not measured in those terms. It is an organophosphate insecticide designed specifically as a larvicide to control aquatic pests, primarily mosquito larvae. Its application is focused on standing water, not on plant foliage or soil.
