Phenthoate is a non-systemic organophosphorus insecticide; a cholinesterase inhibitor with contact and stomach action; moderately toxic to mammals with no residual activity. Phenthoate is formulated as Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) of varying strengths. Phenthoate formulation has a board spectrum of effectiveness on crop pests especially against a wide range of chewing and piercing-sucking Phytophagous insect pests on vegetables, rice, cotton, pulses etc

It has a strong pungent odour which acts as a repellent for adult moths due to which, egg laying can be prevented.