CALDAN 50 SP

Description

Product Overview: Caldan 50 SP Insecticide

Caldan 50 SP Insecticide is a member of the Nereistoxin analogue group, offering effective control over various insect pests. It is particularly effective against biting, chewing, and sucking insects, targeting pests such as leaf folder, stem borer, and whorl maggot in paddy crops.

Technical Details:

• Active Ingredient: Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP
• Mode of Entry: Systemic, with both contact and stomach action
• Mode of Action: Caldan works by disrupting neurotransmission in insects. It binds to specific receptors in the insect nervous system, resulting in effective control through contact, systemic, and stomach poison actions, ultimately leading to insect mortality.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insect Control: Effective against all life stages of insects (egg, larva, adult).
• Complete Protection: Provides systemic, contact, and translaminar action for thorough coverage.
• Resistance Management: Helps break insect resistance, facilitating excellent integrated resistance management (IRM).
• Safe for Beneficial Insects: Suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
• Higher Yield Potential: Promotes increased crop yield and profitability.

Usage Recommendations:

• Recommended Crop: Paddy
• Target Pests: Leaf Folder, Stem Borer, Whorl Maggot
• Dosage: 400 gm per acre or 2 gm per liter of water
• Method of Application: Foliar application is recommended at the onset of pest infestation. After application, irrigate and maintain standing water in the rice field for 2-3 days to ensure effective distribution and absorption of the insecticide.

Additional Information: Caldan 50 SP is compatible with commonly used insecticides and fungicides.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines provided on the product label and accompanying leaflet.