Furadan is the famous trade name for a very potent insecticide and nematicide, and its active ingredient is called Carbofuran. This pesticide belongs to the chemical "carbamate" family and often comes in the form of small granules that are mixed with the soil. Here is a breakdown of its nature, uses, and important precautions: 1. How does it work? Furadan is a systemic pesticide; this means that the plant's roots absorb the active ingredient from the soil and distribute it internally through the sap to the leaves, stems, and all parts of the plant. When insects or pests feed on any part of the plant, they become poisoned and die. It also works by contact with pests directly in the soil. 2. Most important uses of Furadan in agriculture It is primarily used to protect crops from pests that attack the roots or the lower and internal parts of the plant. Among its most prominent uses: Nematode control: It eliminates microscopic nematodes that infect roots and cause them to become galled and impair the plant's ability to absorb nutrients (such as root-knot nematodes in tomatoes, cucumbers, and potatoes). Red Palm Weevil: It is widely used in the Arab region to protect palm trees; it is sprinkled around the base of the palm tree or used to dip new offshoots before planting to kill larvae and hidden insects. Soil and tunneling insects: It eliminates borers, cutworms, and soil grubs, as well as aphids and leafhoppers that suck plant sap. Protection of field crops: It is used in sugarcane, corn, rice, and peanut cultivation to protect them from stem borers and seedling pests in the early stages of growth. 3. Common application method Because its effect lasts for a long time in the soil, it is usually applied by: Linear or circular broadcasting: It is broadcast at precise rates (depending on the crop type) around the plant stem or in the planting rows, then incorporated into the soil, and the land is irrigated immediately to activate the active ingredient.