EBS Tapride Cartap Hydrochloride 50% Sp Insecticide

Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP – Detailed Description

Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP is a broad-spectrum, contact and systemic insecticide belonging to the Nereistoxin analogue group. It is formulated as a soluble powder (SP) and is widely used in agriculture to control a variety of chewing, sucking, and soil-dwelling insect pests. Its unique mode of action makes it effective against both larvae and adult stages of pests, providing long-lasting protection to crops.

✅ Mode of Action

Cartap Hydrochloride acts by:

• Inhibiting acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the insect's nervous system, disrupting neural signal transmission.

• This leads to muscle paralysis, feeding cessation, and eventual death of the insect.

• It also has ovicidal and larvicidal activity, making it effective at multiple life stages of pests.

🦠 Target Pests

Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP effectively controls a wide range of pests, including:

• Rice stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas)

• Leaf folder

• Brown planthopper (BPH)

• Green leafhopper

• Thrips

• Diamondback moth (DBM)

• Shoot borers and fruit borers

• Aphids and jassids

🌿 Crops Protected

It is widely used to protect various crops, including:

• Paddy (Rice) – Controls stem borers, leaf folders, and BPH

• Sugarcane – Effective against early shoot borers and top shoot borers

• Vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower) – Protects against fruit borers, caterpillars, and thrips

• Cotton – Effective against aphids, jassids, and bollworms

• Tea and Coffee – Controls leaf-eating caterpillars and beetles

• Pulses (Chickpea, Pigeon pea) – Protects against pod borers and leaf-feeding insects

🌟 Key Benefits

• Dual action: Works as both a contact and systemic insecticide, providing protection through ingestion and surface exposure.

• Effective at multiple life stages: Controls eggs, larvae, and adults, ensuring comprehensive pest management.

• Long-lasting residual effect: Offers protection for 10-15 days after application.

• Low toxicity to mammals: Safe for humans and beneficial insects when used as per recommended dosage.

• Rainfastness: Remains effective even after moderate rainfall, as it is absorbed quickly by the plant.

• Improved crop quality and yield: Minimizes pest damage, promoting healthier plant growth.

💧 Application & Dosage

• Dosage:

  • Rice: 400-600 g per acre (for stem borer and leaf folder)

  • Vegetables: 400-500 g per acre

  • Cotton: 500-600 g per acre

• Water volume: 150-200 liters per acre

• Method of application:

  • Foliar spray

  • Root zone application for soil-dwelling pests

• Pre-harvest interval (PHI): 7-10 days (varies by crop)

⚠️ Precautions

• Use protective gear (gloves, mask, and goggles) during application.

• Avoid spraying during high winds to prevent drift.

• Do not mix with highly alkaline or acidic chemicals.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

• Follow local guidelines for safe handling and disposal.

🔥 Persistence and Residual Effect

• Provides long-lasting residual protection for 10-15 days.

• Its systemic activity ensures protection against hidden pests.

• Offers effective soil pest management due to its root-zone absorption properties.

🔗 Compatibility

Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides, and foliar fertilizers. However, a compatibility test is recommended before tank-mixing.