Is a broad spectrum organophosphorous non-systemic insecticide with contact , stomach and respiratory action. It acts a cholinesterase inhibitor. It controls a wide range of insects by contact, ingestion and vapour action. It has quick knock down effect on many caterpillar pests. It is very effective against Coleoptera, Diptera, Homoptera and Lepidoptera in soil application or as foliar spray. Chloropyriphos is also used to control household pests & mosquitoes.