Hello everyone, In this article we will discuss Carbosulfan and its important factors as its chemical composition, trade name, mode of action or mechanism, recommendation, against which insect it works, and special precautions for spraying.
Carbosulfan is used primarily as an insecticide agriculture for controlling a variety of pests. its action is base on inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for proper nervous system function in insects.
Chemical composition of Carbosulfan Insecticide
Carbosulfan is an insecticide made up complex molecule. This carbamate salt belong to the chemical class and chemical formula is C_15H_21NO_3S. It structure can be described as follows.
- Chemical Name- (RS)-2-(1,1-dimethyl-ethylthio)-N-methylcarbamoylbenzyl Alcohol.
- Molecular formula- C_15_H_21NO_3S
- Molecular weight – Approximately 281.4g/mol
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(1) Structure feature
- Carbamoyl Group – In which, carbonyl group (C=O) is attached to the Nitrogen Atom (N) and it is the part of carbamate structure.
- Thiolate Group – This compound contains a Thioether group bonded to a tert-butyl group.
- Aromatic Ring – It molecule contains a benzyl ring. Benzene ring contact with a CH_2 group.
(2) Chemical Structure
In Chemical structure, carbamate group is attached to Benzyl alcohol group (benzene ring with a -CH2OH group) and nest this is related to tert-butylthio group.
Carbosulfan Formulation
(1) Granule (GR)
- Short detail- Solid particles that are applied to the soil.
(2) Suspension Concentrate (SC)
- Short Detail- It is Liquid Formulation with suspended particles.
- Short detail- It is a concentrated liquid which when mixed with water forms an emulsion.
(4) Wettable powder (WP)
- Short Detail- It is powder which become suspended when dissolved in water.
(5) Flowable concentrate (FC)
- Short Detail- This is liquid formulation.
(6) Microencapsulated Formulation
- Short Detail- It is in micro capsule form.
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Most popular Trade name available in market
- Marshal
- Pemstar
- Senstar
- Basta
- Dursban
Target Insect and its effect/ Mode of action
(i) Leafhoppers
Insect Name- Green leafhoppers, Brown leafhoppers
Effect on Leafhoppers- This Insecticide disturb nervous system of leafhopper insect, due to Which the food in the stomach of the insect is not digested and these insect move around verry restlessly.
(ii) Aphids
Insect Name- Green peach Aphids, Cotton Aphids. It
Effect on Aphids- When aphid come to contact with this insecticide, their physical condition deteriorates due to which they are unable to eat and die.
(iii) White flies
Insect Name- Green house white Flies, Sweet potato white flies
Effect on Whiteflies- It also seems to create excitement in the first which makes them jump very high when the come in contact with the insecticide and it becomes difficult for them to eat.
(iv) Mealybugs
Insect Name- Citrus Mealybugs, grape Mealybugs
Effect on Mealybugs- This insecticide disturb nervous system of mealybugs, due to which the food in the stomach of the insect is not digested and they die.
(v) Scale Insect
Insect Name- Cottony Cushion Scale, Soft Scale
Effect on Scale Insect- Such infected Scale insect interfere with their physical activities. These insect show signs of stress such as reduces movement and loose body.
(vi) Caterpillars
Insect Name- Cutworms, armyworms, loopers
Effect on Caterpillars- This insecticide disturb nervous system of caterpillars, due to which the food in stomach of the insect is not digested and caterpillars die.
(vii) Thrips
Insect Name- Westers flower thrips, Onion thrips
Effect on Thrips- They experience paralysis or death due to this insecticide effect.
(viii) Corn Borers
Insect Name- European corn borer, southwestern corn borer
Effect of corn Borers- This Insecticide disturb nervous system of corn Borers, due to which its food movement methods become difficult. for this reason their number decrease.
(ix) Rootworms
Insect Name- Western corn Rootworms, northern corn Rootworms
Effect on Rootworms- This Insecticide disturb nervous system of Rootworms, for this reason their number decrease, Due to which there is less damage to the root of the crop.
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Some country bans carbosulfan
This insecticide very poisonous which causes harm to many humans, animals etc. has a serious impact on health.it has a huge impact on the environment.in view of this, it has been banned in some countries.
- European
- United state of America
- Australia
- Canada
Note- This is not completely bans in United State of Amerika. It id applicable for some crop but action is still going on this.
Personal safety to application carbosulfan We should keep some thing in mind while using carbosulfan Which are written bellow.
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Read The label-
Carefully read the safety guidance written on insecticides. This guidance is written by the manufacturers.
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Wear protective cloths
Personal safety equipment ex- protective clothe, goggles, gloves protective footwear, long pant, and mask etc. should be wear. for protection from poison.
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Store properly
we should keep the insecticide at a safe place where no animal or children can reach it and use it in a well banded bag where no air can enter.
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First Aid
We should know first aid before the incident occurs due to insecticide ex –
(a) Inhalation
After applying insecticide we should go to fresh air.
(b) Skin contact
After spraying, we should wash our hands and feet thoroughly with soap and water.
(c) Eye contact
After spraying we should wash our eyes thoroughly with water for about 15 minutes, If excessive irritation is felt, then doctor’s advice should be taken.
- Emergency producer
We should keep in mind the emergency poison center in our near location. If any complaint related to poisoning occurs, we should immediately go to the poison center.