Temephos 1% SG

About Temephos 1% SG

SANTEM 1 is the safest mosquito larvicide that is highly effective against larvae of all

species of mosquito. It can be used in a variety of breeding sites i.e. in potable clean water

to highly polluted water. It contains 1% Temephos, an organophosphate group of

insecticides, as an active ingredient.

Sandhya Group

SANTEM 1 is safe to human and other non-target animals.

Mode of action

SANTEM 1 produces sign & symptoms typical of cholinesterase exposure, but mortality

does not occur unless very large dose of the compound is administered.

SANTEM 1 acts as a contact poison. Once applied to breeding site, it spreads well within

the water body and stays effective for one week. 

DOSAGE :

Clean water : 5-10 Kg/hectare

Moderately Polluted water : 10-20 Kg/hectare

Net Weight : 1 kg Highly Polluted water : 20-50 Kg/hectare

PRESENTATION : 1 Kg, 25 Kg, 40 Kg