Roket is a broad-spectrum insecticide manufactured by PI Industries.1 It's a combination product featuring two active ingredients, Profenofos and Cypermethrin, offering a dual mode of action for effective control against a wide range of chewing and sucking pests.2

Key Features:

• Dual Action: Combines the contact and stomach action of Profenofos with the quick knockdown effect of Cypermethrin, providing rapid and long-lasting pest control.3

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Targets a wide range of pests, including lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars), aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, and more.4

• Fast Knockdown: Cypermethrin provides rapid knockdown of pests, minimizing crop damage.5

• Translaminar Movement: Penetrates the leaf tissue to control pests on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces.6

• Synergistic Effect: The combination of Profenofos and Cypermethrin provides enhanced efficacy compared to using either ingredient alone.7

• Ready-to-Use Formulation: Comes in an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulation that is easy to mix and apply.8

Target Crops:

Roket is effective on a variety of crops, including:

• Cotton9

• Paddy (Rice)

• Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Okra, etc.)10

• Fruits (Mango, Grapes, Citrus, etc.)

• Pulses (Chickpea, Pigeon pea, etc.)

• Oilseeds (Groundnut, Soybean, etc.)11

Target Pests:

• Bollworms (e.g., American bollworm, Pink bollworm)12

• Leaf folders

• Aphids13

• Jassids

• Whiteflies

• Thrips14

• Stem borers

Active Ingredients:

• Profenofos 40%15

• Cypermethrin 4% EC16

Mode of Action:

• Profenofos: Acts as an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, disrupting nerve impulse transmission in insects.17

• Cypermethrin: A synthetic pyrethroid that disrupts the sodium channels in insect nerve cells, leading to paralysis and death.18

Application Method:

• Foliar spray, ensuring thorough coverage of all plant parts.19

Important Notes:

• Always follow the recommended dosage and safety instructions provided on the product label.

• This product is intended for professional agricultural use.

• Although generally safe for beneficial insects, it's advisable to avoid application during flowering or when bees are actively foraging.

Roket offers a powerful and convenient solution for managing a wide range of insect pests in various crops.20 Its dual action and broad-spectrum control help farmers protect their crops and maximize yields.21