New Delhi: Insecticides (India) Ltd. (IIL), a leading agrochemical company which manufactures and markets several popular and international brands, has launched its landmark broad spectrum insecticide XPLODE & leading international selective herbicide HAKAMA in eastern Uttar Pradesh to help farmers get the best yield of this cash crop.

IIL, listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), has over the years developed a reputation for being the most trusted brand for farmers across the country and has helped them improve crop productivity and yields through some of its very successful brands.

The company’s product XPLODE is ideal for controlling bollworms in crops like pulses, vegetables, cotton and will be a useful weapon for the farmers of the northern Indian state.

Hakama, a selective herbicide for grassy weeds (narrow leaf weeds) was introduced by IIL after its tie up with Japanese company Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd. Hakama is used in broad leaf crops like soybean, cotton, groundnut, blackgram, onion, jute and mentha.

“Mentha is among the major crops grown in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Our products XPLODE and Hakama will prove to be a milestone for the farmers in protecting their valuable crops and get the best yields.” said Mr M. K. Singhal, GM, Marketing, Insecticides (India) Ltd.

The company manufactures and markets American Vanguard Corporation, International brands Thimet and Nuvan exclusively in India. The company also markets Japanese company Nissan’s international products Pulsor and Hakama exclusively in the country. It also sells popular brands Lethal, Victor, Monocil and Nuvan.

IIL also provides training and information to the farmers through farmer awareness programmes with an objective to create an understanding about the prudent use of agro chemicals and its safety measures with emphasis on good agricultural practices.