Product Overview:

NIDAN is a broad-spectrum contact and systemic insecticide containing Cartap Hydrochloride 4% in granular form (GR). It is highly effective against major pests like stem borers and leaf folders, especially in rice cultivation. Its unique mode of action ensures pest paralysis and death shortly after ingestion or contact.

Key Features:

• Contact and systemic action: Controls pests through direct contact and ingestion.

• Granular formulation: Easy to apply directly to the soil or standing water in paddy fields.

• Long residual effect: Provides prolonged protection against pests by systemic movement within plants.

• Safe to crops: Minimal phytotoxicity when applied at recommended dosages.

• Ideal for rice fields: Particularly effective in controlling pests in flooded conditions.

Mode of Action:

Cartap Hydrochloride interferes with the nervous system of pests by inhibiting neuromuscular transmission, causing paralysis followed by death. It acts both through ingestion and contact, making it versatile and reliable for integrated pest management.

Target Pests:

• Rice stem borer

• Leaf folder

• Early shoot borer (in sugarcane)

• Other lepidopteran larvae

Recommended Crops:

• Rice (Paddy)

• Sugarcane

• Other field crops as specified on the label

Application & Dosage:

• Typical dosage: 10–25 kg per hectare (depending on crop and pest intensity)

• Method: Broadcast in standing water in paddy fields or apply to soil at sowing/transplanting stage.

• Timing: Early stages of pest infestation or as per pest monitoring and threshold levels

Packaging & Safety:

• Pack Size: Commonly available in 5 kg / 10 kg bags

• Type: Durable woven bag with handles for ease of transport

• Precautions: Avoid direct contact during application. Wear gloves and wash hands after use. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

HSN Code: 3808.91.99

GST Rate: 5% (subject to revision – confirm locally)

Storage Instructions:

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

• Do not store near food, feed, or drinking water

• Seal tightly after use