CHAKKAR
CHAKKAR is a broad spectrum systemic insecticide for controlling wide range of sucking insects in a large number of crops. It is the first thianicotinyl compound belonging to the neonicotinoids class of insecticides. Chakkar has stomach and contact activity on insec
| Active ingredient | Thiamethoxam |
|---|---|
| Formulation | 25% WG |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most insecticides etc. |
| Shelf - life | Two years under normal storage conditions. |
| Available Packing | 50gm, 100gm, 250gm, 500gm and 1kg |
Mode of Action
: CHAKKAR acts on the central nervous system of insects, causing irreversible blockage of postsynaptic nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors. Chakkar results in rapid pulse leading to hyper excitation, convulsions, paralysis and finally to death.
Product Features :
- CHAKKAR is readily absorbed and translocated in plant tissue
- CHAKKAR stops feeding of insects within 15 minutes.
- CHAKKAR is economic in use as single spray.
- CHAKKAR gives better control to wide range of sucking pests.
- CHAKKAR is safe to beneficial insects therefore suitable for use in IPM program.
- CHAKKAR does not cause pest resurgence.
Recommendations for Use:
| Crop | Application dose /HA | Pest |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 100-200gm for 500-750ltr water | Jassids, Aphids, Whitefly |
| Paddy | 100gm for 500-750ltr water | Brown plant hopper, White back plant hopper, Stem borer, Gall midge, Leaf folder, Green leafchopper, Thrips |
| Potato | 100gm (foliar spray) 200gm (soil spray) for 500ltr water | Aphids (Myzus persicae) |
| Wheat | 50gm for 500ltr water | Aphids |
| Tea | 100gm for 400-500ltr water | Tea Mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora |
| Mango, Citrus | 100gm for 1000ltr water | Hoppers, Psylla |
| Cumin | 100gm for 500ltr water | Aphids |
| Tomato, Brinjal | 200gm for 500ltr water | Whitefly, Jassids |
| Tomato (soil drenching) | 400gm for 500ltr water | Whitefly |
| 100gm for 500-1000ltr water | Jassids, Aphids | |
| Mustard | 50-100gm for 500-1000ltr water | Aphids |
