Pataka is a foliar insecticide with acaricidal properties for use in cotton and several other crops. Pataka contains 400g Profenofos + 40g Cypermethrin per liter of emulsifiable concentrate formulation. The mixture of Profenofos + Cypermethrin has been found to be synergistic in activity especially against resistant Heliothis. Pataka provides good control of a range of lepidopterous pests as well as sucking pests like whiteflies, aphids, jassids and mites.