{"product_id":"tapride-4g-cartap-hydrochloride-4-gr","title":"Krishikranti TAPRIDE 4G Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR  Granular Insecticide for Stem Borer, Leaf Folder \u0026amp; Caterpillar Control in Paddy \u0026 Sugarcane","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     KRISHIKRANTI TAPRIDE 4G — CARTAP HYDROCHLORIDE 4% GR\n     Shopify Dawn 15.4.0 — Mobile Optimized + SEO Rankable\n     Easy English | Built for Google #1 + AI Overview\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhat is Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartap Hydrochloride 4% GR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a systemic and contact insecticide in \u003cstrong\u003egranular (GR)\u003c\/strong\u003e form that controls stem borers, leaf folders, and caterpillars in paddy and sugarcane. \u003cstrong\u003eKrishikranti TAPRIDE 4G\u003c\/strong\u003e is the trusted choice for paddy farmers facing yellow stem borer, pink stem borer, leaf folder, and caterpillar damage. The granular form gives \u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days of systemic protection\u003c\/strong\u003e from a single broadcast no spraying needed, no water mixing. Safer for natural enemies than older organophosphate granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eHow Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen granules are broadcast in paddy field water or moist soil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.95;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow release\u003c\/strong\u003e  granules dissolve gradually in soil water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e  plant roots absorb the active ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystemic spread\u003c\/strong\u003e  Cartap moves through stems and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest kill\u003c\/strong\u003e  when stem borers and leaf folders feed on treated plants, Cartap blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors causing paralysis, feeding cessation, and death within 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy TAPRIDE 4G wins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Different mode of action from organophosphates and pyrethroids  works on resistant pests. Single application gives 14–21 days protection. No water mixing, no spray equipment, easy broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eTarget Pests \u0026amp; Crops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 280px; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a5c1a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCrop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003eTarget Pests\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaddy \/ Rice  Primary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eYellow Stem Borer, Pink Stem Borer, Striped Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, Green Leafhopper, Gall Midge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSugarcane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eEarly Shoot Borer, Top Borer, Internode Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eStem Borer, Cob Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVegetables (Cabbage, Brinjal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eDiamond Back Moth, Shoot Borer, Caterpillar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCartap Hydrochloride 4% GR Dosage \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 280px; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a5c1a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCrop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003ePer Acre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003ePer Hectare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eStem Borer, Leaf Folder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSugarcane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eShoot Borer, Top Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e12 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e30 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd;\"\u003eStem Borer, Cob Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8dd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eDBM, Shoot Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e8–10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e20–25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 14px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow to Apply TAPRIDE 4G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.95;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Paddy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain 2–3 inches of standing water. Broadcast granules uniformly 15–20 days after transplanting. Keep water locked for 48–72 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Sugarcane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix granules with sand or DAP\/urea. Broadcast at root zone at sowing or earthing-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Maize \/ Vegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply in soil at root zone. Mix with sand for uniform spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest timing — Paddy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 days after transplanting (vegetative stage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e One application gives 14–21 days protection. Repeat after 20 days only if pest pressure continues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f5a623; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to fish — \u003cstrong\u003edo NOT use in rice-fish farming (pisciculture) ponds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Toxic to bees — but soil application reduces bee exposure. Pre-harvest interval (PHI): \u003cstrong\u003e30 days for paddy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wear gloves and mask during application. Store in cool, dry place away from food and animal feed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Benefits of krishikranti tapride 4G \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.95;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent mode of action\u003c\/strong\u003e — nereistoxin analogue (IRAC 14) — works on pests resistant to OPs and pyrethroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days residual protection\u003c\/strong\u003e from a single application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo water mixing needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct broadcast, no sprayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystemic action\u003c\/strong\u003e — kills hidden stem borers inside plant tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops feeding fast\u003c\/strong\u003e — pests stop damage within hours of feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafer for beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e than OP and pyrethroid granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy soil broadcast\u003c\/strong\u003e — labour-saving application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with fertilizers\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be mixed with DAP, urea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ1: What is Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartap Hydrochloride 4% GR is used to control yellow stem borer, pink stem borer, leaf folder, green leafhopper, and gall midge in paddy. Also controls early shoot borer and top borer in sugarcane and stem borer in maize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ2: What is the dose of Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR per acre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaddy 10 kg per acre. Sugarcane 12 kg per acre. Maize 10 kg per acre. Vegetables 8 to 10 kg per acre. Apply by broadcasting in moist soil or paddy field water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ3: How to apply Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR in paddy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 2–3 inches of standing water in paddy field. Broadcast granules uniformly 15–20 days after transplanting. Keep water locked for 48–72 hours so granules dissolve and roots absorb the active ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ4: Is TAPRIDE 4G effective for paddy stem borer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cartap Hydrochloride is one of the most effective molecules for yellow stem borer and pink stem borer in paddy. Its systemic action reaches the larvae inside stems where sprays cannot reach. Apply 10 kg per acre at vegetative stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ5: How is Cartap better than other stem borer products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartap is a nereistoxin analogue with a different mode of action than organophosphates and pyrethroids. This means it works on stem borer populations that have built resistance to older insecticides. It also stops pest feeding within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ6: How long does Cartap 4% GR work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle application gives 14–21 days residual protection. Use as part of resistance management rotation with other chemistry classes for best long-term results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ7: Can it be used in rice-fish farming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cartap is toxic to fish. Do not use in rice-fish integrated farming or near pisciculture ponds. Use bio-pesticides or fish-safe alternatives instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0 4px;\"\u003eQ8: What is the pre-harvest interval for Cartap 4% GR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 days for paddy. Apply 15–20 days after transplanting and the PHI will be naturally completed by harvest. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAlso Useful For Your Crop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; line-height: 2.1;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor higher-strength Cartap soluble powder for spray → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/tapride-cartap-hydrochloride-50-sp-insecticide\" title=\"Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP soluble powder insecticide\"\u003eTapride Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP — soluble powder for spray application\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor chlorantraniliprole granular for stem borer → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/fertap-gold-chlorantraniliprole-0-4-with-gr\" title=\"Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR granular insecticide for paddy\"\u003eFERTAP-GOLD Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR — alternate paddy granular for stem borer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fipronil granular alternative → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/gold-fipronil-0-3-gr-a-fipronil-based-phenylpyrazole-insecticide\" title=\"Fipronil 0.3% GR granular insecticide for paddy\"\u003eGOLD Fipronil 0.3% GR — phenylpyrazole granular for paddy \u0026amp; sugarcane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dual-class chemistry combination → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/origen-fipronil-4-thiomethoxam-4-sc\" title=\"Fipronil Thiamethoxam SC dual-class insecticide\"\u003eORIGEN Fipronil + Thiamethoxam SC — alternate chemistry for resistance management\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor all paddy crop pest management → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/insecticides\" title=\"paddy crop insecticides for stem borer\"\u003epaddy crop insecticides for stem borer \u0026amp; pest control\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor paddy stem borer control guide → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/blogs\/blogs\/paddy-stem-borer-control-symptoms-treatment-best-insecticide-guide\" title=\"paddy stem borer control guide\"\u003epaddy stem borer control — symptoms, treatment \u0026amp; best insecticide guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ESSENTIAL BIOSCIENCES","offers":[{"title":"10 kg (5 kg x 2)","offer_id":45236658765977,"sku":"ksk-1050","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 kg (5 kg x 3)","offer_id":45236658798745,"sku":"ksk-1051","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 kg (5 kg x 5)","offer_id":45236658831513,"sku":"ksk-1052","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 kg (5 kg x 10)","offer_id":45236658864281,"sku":"ksk-1053","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9204\/0601\/files\/ebs-tapride-4g-cartap-hydrochloride-4-gr-insecticide-control-caterpillars-in-paddy-crops-1091215.jpg?v=1769498188","url":"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/kn\/products\/tapride-4g-cartap-hydrochloride-4-gr","provider":"Krishi Bhandar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}