DEFENSOR™

Trade Name: DEFENSOR™
Formulation: Cartap Hydrochloride 75% SG

Cartap hydrochloride 75% SG is a systemic insecticide with stomach and contact action, with effective control of yellow stem borers and leaf folder in rice crop.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Cartap Hydrochloride a.i. 75.00 %w/w
Isopropyl acid phosphate 03.00 %w/w
Polyoxyethylene Nonylphenyl ether 1.50 %w/w
Polydimethyl Siloxane 00.10 %w/w
Soluble starch 10.70 %w/w
Diluent (4-0-B-D galactopyranosyl Alpha-D glycopyranose) Q.S. to make %w/w
Total 100.00 %w/w

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Crop Common name of insect                          Dosage/ha. Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days)
A.I. (g) Formulation (kg.) Dilution in water (litres)

 

 

 

 

Rice

 Yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulus Walker)

318.75-

 

375

 

425-500

 

250-500

 

35-89
Leaf folder (cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guen)

318.75-

 

375

 

425-500

 

250-500

 

35-89

 

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

Knapsack sprayer, foot sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer, compression knapsack battery sprayer, and ASPEE-HTP power sprayer etc.

 

STORAGE

Store the material in its original pack in separate rooms or premises away from food kinds of stuff and other articles or in separate almirahs under lock and key, away from the reach of children, irresponsible persons, and livestock. The rooms meant for storing should be well built, dry, cool, well-lit and ventilated and of sufficient dimensions to avoid contamination with vapour. The packages should be stored/transported in such a manner that they do not come in contact with foodstuff or animal feeds. Store away from sparks, fire, and open flame.

 

DISPOSAL OF USED EMPTY CONTAINERS

The empty container should be broken and buried ½ meter deep in the soil away from habitation and not left in the open to prevent their reuse. Surplus material or washing from machines and containers should be disposed of in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental and water pollution.

PRECAUTIONS

  1. Read and follow all instructions on the label and leaflet very carefully and have a container with label available to show to the physician in case of accidental poisoning
  2. Avoid direct contact or inhalation of poison by wearing a face mask, rubber gloves, goggles, protective clothing, and gum boots etc
  3. Do not eat, smoke while applying
  4. Always apply in the direction of the wind to avoid remaining in the drift if poison
  5. Always change clothing and take a bath as soon as the treatment is completed
  6. Clean the application thoroughly before and after use
  7. Call a physician immediately if any symptoms of poisoning appear in a person who is using or has recently used the material.

SYMPTOMS OF POISONING

Nausea, trembling of extremities and body, salivation, spasms, dyspnoea, and mydriasis.

FIRST AID

If swallowed, induce vomiting. Do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious. Call a physician. If eyes are contaminated, flush with plenty of clean water. In case of spillage on the body, it should be washed with soap and water. If inhaled, carry the patient to fresh air.

ANTIDOTE

An intravenous injection of 100-200 mg of L-cysteine or an intramuscular injection of 20-60 mg of BAL (dimercaprol or 2,3-dimercapto propanol) are recommended.