Asataf - Acephate 75% SP - Rallis India
Asataf - Acephate 75% SP - Rallis India
Asataf
Acephate 75% SP | Systemic insecticide
What it controls: Listed pests of cotton, rice and safflower.
When to use it: Use only at the crop stage and timing specified on the current label.
What to include: Match the crop, target, application method, dose, water and harvest interval.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌿Three-crop scope: Rallis lists cotton, rice and safflower uses.
- 🐛Sucking and chewing pests: The listed targets include jassids, aphids, bollworms and rice pests.
- 🌱Systemic action: Rallis describes acephate as a systemic insecticide.
- 🧠Nerve-system action: Acephate inhibits acetylcholinesterase in susceptible insects.
- 🍃Contact and stomach action: Rallis describes activity through both contact and ingestion, alongside systemic action.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Asataf | Rallis India |
| Technical Name | Acephate 75% SP |
| IRAC MoA Code | 1B |
| Chemical Group | Organophosphate |
| Formulation | Soluble powder (SP) |
| Toxicity Label | Agricultural pesticide. Follow the hazard warnings and protective equipment on the current pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
- Contact or ingestion occurs: Rallis describes contact and stomach activity, with systemic movement in the plant.
- Nerve signalling is disrupted: Acephate inhibits acetylcholinesterase, preventing normal clearing of the nerve messenger acetylcholine.
- Susceptible insects are controlled: Abnormal nerve stimulation leads to loss of normal function and pest control.
Group 1B products share a mode of action. Follow label limits and a suitable resistance-management programme rather than repeatedly changing only the brand.
Target Crops & Pests
The crop–target pairs below are listed by Rallis for this product. They are not a substitute for the current pack directions.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
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| Rice |
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| Safflower |
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Dosage & Application Guide
The numerical entries below are formulation-level CIBRC reference data through 30 September 2025, not confirmation of the current branded pack directions. Match each crop, target, route, water volume and harvest interval to the current Indian label before use.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton: jassids | 157.83 390 g/ha |
202.34–404.69 500–1000 L/ha |
See note* | 15 |
| Cotton: bollworms | 315.65 780 g/ha |
202.34–404.69 500–1000 L/ha |
See note* | 15 |
| Rice | See note* | 121.41–202.34 300–500 L/ha |
See note* | 15 |
| Safflower | 315.65 780 g/ha |
202.34–404.69 500–1000 L/ha |
See note* | 15 |
Rice reference targets: yellow stem borer, leaf folder, plant hoppers and green leafhopper. The published formulation-dose range is inconsistent, so that generic rice dose is withheld; water and PHI are retained separately.
Separate historical Asataf catalogue reference: rice plant hoppers, green leafhopper, leaf folder and stem borer each have 266–400 g/acre with a 15-day PHI. The catalogue does not give water volume or route; do not automatically pair this dose with the generic table’s water. It describes treatment at pest occurrence or emergence for the listed cotton, rice and safflower programmes; the rice leaf-folder panel says occurrence. Confirm the current pack’s complete programme.
Kerala’s official 2023 Farm Guide lists acephate as restricted. Verify the currently applicable state conditions before sale or use; a national registration is not permission to disregard local controls.
Per-acre amounts are approximate conversions of the stated hectare rates using 1 acre = 0.40468564224 ha. The original hectare figures are retained. No per-litre or tank rate has been calculated from an area rate.
See note*: the application route, stage, intervals, maximum number and re-entry period require the current Asataf label. No per-litre rate has been inferred.
Rice dose is not calculated from the active-ingredient column or copied from acephate 95% SG, 97% DF or another formulation.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Confirm the programme: Check the current label for the exact crop, target, method and timing before preparing any treatment.
- Measure and calibrate: Measure the formulation accurately and use the label water volume with calibrated equipment. Do not substitute a tank rate from another formulation.
- Plan harvest and re-entry: Observe the crop-specific pre-harvest interval and the pack’s re-entry instructions. A missing value does not mean immediate harvest or entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which crops are listed for Asataf?Cotton, rice and safflower, for the specific pests shown above.
What is the cotton dose?The formulation reference distinguishes jassids at 390 g/ha from bollworms at 780 g/ha, each in 500–1,000 L/ha. Confirm the current Asataf label and route before use.
Why is the generic rice dose held?Its printed range is inconsistent. A separate historical branded catalogue gives 266–400 g/acre and a 15-day PHI, without water or route. Neither reference replaces the current complete Asataf label.
What is the harvest interval?The formulation reference lists 15 days for these cotton, rice and safflower rows. Check the current branded label and do not shorten its interval.
Is Asataf interchangeable with Hunk?No. Asataf is acephate 75% SP; Hunk is a different concentration and formulation. Their rates and directions must not be exchanged.
Safety & Disclaimer
Read the current Indian pack and leaflet before use. Use only the permitted crop, target, dose and application method, and observe local restrictions.
Acephate is an organophosphate insecticide. Avoid exposure and protect pollinators; follow the label’s bee and flowering-crop restrictions. Seek urgent medical help after suspected poisoning and show the pack.
Wear the protective equipment specified on the pack. Avoid skin and eye contact, inhaling spray or dust, and eating, drinking or smoking while handling.
Prevent drift and runoff into water bodies. Keep people and animals away as required by the label; store in the original labelled container away from food, feed and children.
Do not assume tank-mix compatibility. Follow the label for mixing, equipment cleaning and disposal; never reuse pesticide containers.