InsecticideToxicity: Yellow (Poison)Systemic & Contact Mode of Action
Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP
Chemical Group: Nereistoxin Analogue
Cartap Hydrochloride blocks synaptic nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors. Renowned in paddy cultivation for stopping stem borer larvae before dead-heart formation.
Dosage / Acre
250 – 300 gm per acre
1.5 gm per liter water
Rainfastness
4 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
21 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
200 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
PaddySoybeanCabbage
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
Yellow Stem BorerLeaf FolderWhorl MaggotGirdle Beetle
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Apply at 20-25 days after transplanting when moth emergence peaks.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Adhere to safety wear norms.
Popular Commercial Brands
Well-known commercial products formulated with Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP:
Caldan 50 SP (Dhanuka)Padan (Sumitomo)Kritap (Krishi Rasayan)
Other Insecticides
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Official MoA&FW (.nic.in & .gov.in)Official Regulatory & Label Claim Portals for Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP
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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee
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Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage
Official advisories on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), locust monitoring, and state biocontrol laboratories.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 1.5 gm per liter. This equates to approximately 1.5 gm per liter per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP is 21 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 4 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP is registered and labeled for use on: Paddy, Soybean, Cabbage.