Krishikranti TAPRIDE 4G Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR Granular Insecticide for Stem Borer, Leaf Folder & Caterpillar Control in Paddy & Sugarcane

What is Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR?

Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR is a systemic and contact insecticide in granular (GR) form that controls stem borers, leaf folders, and caterpillars in paddy and sugarcane. Krishikranti TAPRIDE 4G is the trusted choice for paddy farmers facing yellow stem borer, pink stem borer, leaf folder, and caterpillar damage. The granular form gives 14–21 days of systemic protection from a single broadcast no spraying needed, no water mixing. Safer for natural enemies than older organophosphate granules.

How Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR Works

When granules are broadcast in paddy field water or moist soil:

1. Slow release  granules dissolve gradually in soil water
2. Root uptake  plant roots absorb the active ingredient
3. Systemic spread  Cartap moves through stems and leaves
4. Pest kill  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

Why TAPRIDE 4G wins: 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.

Target Pests & Crops

Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR Dosage & Application

How to Apply TAPRIDE 4G

1. For Paddy: Maintain 2–3 inches of standing water. Broadcast granules uniformly 15–20 days after transplanting. Keep water locked for 48–72 hours.
2. For Sugarcane: Mix granules with sand or DAP/urea. Broadcast at root zone at sowing or earthing-up.
3. For Maize / Vegetables: Apply in soil at root zone. Mix with sand for uniform spreading.
4. Best timing — Paddy: 15–20 days after transplanting (vegetative stage)
5. Repeat: One application gives 14–21 days protection. Repeat after 20 days only if pest pressure continues.

Key Benefits of krishikranti tapride 4G 

• Different mode of action — nereistoxin analogue (IRAC 14) — works on pests resistant to OPs and pyrethroids
• 14–21 days residual protection from a single application
• No water mixing needed — direct broadcast, no sprayer
• Systemic action — kills hidden stem borers inside plant tissue
• Stops feeding fast — pests stop damage within hours of feeding
• Safer for beneficial insects than OP and pyrethroid granules
• Easy soil broadcast — labour-saving application
• Compatible with fertilizers — can be mixed with DAP, urea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR used for?

Cartap 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.

Q2: What is the dose of Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR per acre?

Paddy 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.

Q3: How to apply Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR in paddy?

Maintain 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.

Q4: Is TAPRIDE 4G effective for paddy stem borer?

Yes. 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.

Q5: How is Cartap better than other stem borer products?

Cartap 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.

Q6: How long does Cartap 4% GR work?

Single application gives 14–21 days residual protection. Use as part of resistance management rotation with other chemistry classes for best long-term results.

Q7: Can it be used in rice-fish farming?

No. 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.

Q8: What is the pre-harvest interval for Cartap 4% GR?

30 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.

Also Useful For Your Crop

• For higher-strength Cartap soluble powder for spray → Tapride Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP — soluble powder for spray application
• For chlorantraniliprole granular for stem borer → FERTAP-GOLD Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR — alternate paddy granular for stem borer
• For fipronil granular alternative → GOLD Fipronil 0.3% GR — phenylpyrazole granular for paddy & sugarcane
• For dual-class chemistry combination → ORIGEN Fipronil + Thiamethoxam SC — alternate chemistry for resistance management
• For all paddy crop pest management → paddy crop insecticides for stem borer & pest control
• For paddy stem borer control guide → paddy stem borer control — symptoms, treatment & best insecticide guide