Classification:
Insecticide
Formulation:
Cartap 50% SP (Soluble Powder)
CAS NO:
15263-52-2
USAGE:
Cartap is a broad-spectrum insecticide used for controlling a wide range of
chewing and sucking insects in many crops such as rice, vegetables, and fruits.
It is effective against pests like leafhoppers, planthoppers, stem borers, and
caterpillars.
Pack size:
250g, 500g, 1kg/bag, or as required
Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (50% SP) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rice | Stem borers, Leafhoppers | 300-500 g/ha | Early pest infestation stage | 1) REI: 48 hrs 2) Max 2 applications/season |
Vegetables | Caterpillars, Aphids | 200-300 g/ha | When pests are first observed | Check crop sensitivity |
Fruits | Thrips, Moths | 300-400 g/ha | Before flowering or after fruit setting | PHI: 14 days |
Mode of Action:
-Acts as a nerve poison, blocking the synaptic transmission in insects
-Affects the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death
-Has contact and stomach-poisoning effects
Benefits:
-Broad-spectrum insect control
-Good residual activity
-Suitable for integrated pest management programs
-Can be used in rotation with other insecticides
Precautions:
-PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, masks, goggles
-Do not apply in windy conditions
-Do not mix with alkaline pesticides
-Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
Environmental Hazards:
-Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates
-Do not contaminate water bodies
-Low toxicity to birds and mammals
-Degradable in soil under normal conditions