Active ingredient and biochemical mode of action
Takumi contains Flubendiamide formulated as water-dispersible granules (WG), belonging to the phthalic acid diamide group (IRAC Group 28).
Key technical properties:
- Ryanodine receptor activation: Binds selectively to insect ryanodine receptors, triggering an unregulated release of internal calcium stores in muscle tissues.
- Rapid feeding cessation: Affected larvae experience rapid muscle contraction, paralysis, and stop feeding on plant tissue within minutes of ingestion.
- Translaminar movement: Penetrates treated leaf surfaces to eliminate caterpillars feeding on the underside of foliage.
- Rainfast formulation: Granular WG formulation dissolves smoothly in water and adheres firmly to leaf wax, providing reliable rainfastness once dried.
Target pests, registered crops and application timing
Takumi is registered for controlling destructive caterpillar pests across various cropping systems:
Target pest spectrum:
- Cotton: American bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and spotted bollworm.
- Pulses (Pigeon pea, chickpea, blackgram): Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) and Maruca pod borer.
- Vegetables (Tomato, cabbage, chilli): Fruit borer and diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella).
- Rice: Stem borer and leaf folder during tillering and panicle development stages.
Application guidelines and resistance management
Apply Takumi at the early larval instar stage when pest counts reach economic threshold levels (ETL). Always use clean water and calibrate spray equipment to ensure thorough foliar coverage. Wear personal protective equipment including gloves, masks, and aprons during mixing and spraying, and observe the prescribed pre-harvest interval before harvesting produce.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active technical ingredient in Takumi insecticide?
Takumi contains Flubendiamide 20% WG, belonging to the diamide insecticide family.
Which insect pests does Takumi primarily target?
It targets lepidopteran chewing pests including bollworms, fruit borers, pod borers, and diamondback moths.
How does Takumi stop caterpillar damage so quickly?
It activates insect ryanodine receptors, releasing internal calcium and causing immediate muscle paralysis that stops feeding within minutes.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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