Barroz - Cartap Hydrochloride 7.5% w/w + Emamectin Benzoate 0.25% w/w GR - ADAMA
Barroz - Cartap Hydrochloride 7.5% w/w + Emamectin Benzoate 0.25% w/w GR - ADAMA
Barroz Insecticide | Cartap Hydrochloride 7.5% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.25%
GR
A two-active granular insecticide for rice stem borer, with a sand-carrier application and region-specific
transplanting windows.
Crop and target: Rice (paddy): stem borer, including yellow stem borer associated
with dead-heart damage.
First application timing: South and East India: 15–25 days after transplanting.
North India: 25–35 days after transplanting.
Application format: Granules mixed with sand for application, rather than a
spray-tank preparation.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌾 Rice stem-borer focus: A targeted option
for the rice stem-borer problem associated with dead-heart damage.
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🧩 Two formulated insecticidal actions: Cartap hydrochloride and emamectin benzoate combine different effects on insect nerve-and-muscle function.
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📦 Granular carrier method: The product is
mixed with sand for application, without preparing it as a spray concentrate.
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🕒 Regional timing windows: Separate
South/East and North India windows help match the first application to time since transplanting.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Barroz | ADAMA India |
| Active ingredients |
Cartap hydrochloride 7.5% w/w + Emamectin benzoate 0.25% w/w GR |
| Product type |
Granular insecticide for rice stem borer |
| Formulation |
GR: granules |
| IRAC groups |
Cartap hydrochloride: Group 14, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers. Emamectin benzoate: Group 6,
glutamate-gated chloride channel allosteric modulators. |
| Chemical families |
Nereistoxin analogue (cartap hydrochloride) and avermectin (emamectin benzoate) |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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Cartap affects nerve signalling: Cartap hydrochloride is classified as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blocker,
affecting insect nerve communication.
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Emamectin affects chloride channels: Emamectin benzoate acts on glutamate-gated chloride channels and disrupts normal muscle
control in susceptible insects.
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Combined effects impair insect function: The two-active formulation brings together different nerve-and-muscle effects against the
target pest.
A premix does not remove resistance risk or restore a shoot already killed by stem-borer damage. Count both
IRAC Groups 14 and 6 when planning other treatments, and assess new pest activity rather than expecting dead hearts to
recover.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop |
Target pests |
|---|---|
| Rice (paddy) |
Stem borer, including yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) associated with dead-heart damage |
Confirm the pest before treating. This recommendation does not extend to every rice insect, other crops or
direct-seeded-rice timing.
Dosage & Application Guide
Rice stem borer: granular application after transplanting
| Crop and target |
Product per acre |
Carrier |
Method and first application timing |
Harvest waiting period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (paddy): stem borer |
3 kg |
Sand |
Method: Mix the granules with sand and apply. Wear protective gloves. First timing: South/East India: 15–25 days after transplanting; North India: 25–35 days after transplanting. |
35 days from the last application to harvest |
Measure commercial Barroz product by field area. Follow the supplied label for the sand quantity, field
distribution and any field-water requirements; do not substitute fertiliser or invent a sand ratio. The 35-day harvest interval is
separate from days after transplanting and from worker re-entry restrictions.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Match the regional window: Check the transplanting date and select the South/East or North India timing shown above. Do not turn
this into a calendar rule for direct-seeded rice.
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Handle the granules safely: Wear protective gloves and the other required equipment. Mix with sand as directed; do not handle or
mix the product with bare hands.
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Keep the application method distinct: Use the label’s field distribution and field-water directions. Do not dissolve or spray
Barroz as though it were a WDG or soluble product.
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Respect the further-treatment restriction: Do not apply Barroz a second time after 35–40 days after transplanting. This restriction
does not authorize two applications or set a repeat interval; check the current label before considering any further treatment.
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Record and protect: Record the date and treated area, respect the 35-day harvest interval and separate re-entry restrictions, and
prevent contamination of ponds, wells, drains and other water sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Barroz intended to control?
Rice stem borer, including the yellow stem borer associated with dead-heart damage. Diagnose the problem
before treating.
2. Will it restore dead hearts already present?
No. A shoot already killed by stem-borer damage will not be restored. Monitor the crop and further pest
activity under qualified local advice.
3. Can I put the granules in a spray tank?
Do not prepare Barroz as a spray concentrate. Its application guidance is to mix the granules with sand and
apply, following the supplied label’s distribution instructions.
4. When is the first application?
Use 15–25 days after transplanting in South and East India, or 25–35 days after transplanting in North
India, subject to the current crop-specific label.
5. Can I add fertiliser or another pesticide?
Sand-carrier use does not authorize a fertiliser or pesticide mixture. Use another product in combination
only when both current labels permit the exact products, crop and method.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the supplied Indian label and leaflet before opening the pack, and use the
product only for its listed crop and target. Wear the specified protective clothing and equipment. Avoid skin and eye contact and
inhalation; do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product. Wash thoroughly and change contaminated clothing after work.
Wear protective gloves when handling and applying Barroz; do not mix or handle it with bare hands.
Keep the original labelled container securely closed, away from children, food and feed. Prevent
contamination of ponds, wells, drains and other water sources. Never reuse empty pesticide containers; follow the label and local
disposal requirements.
If exposure or suspected poisoning occurs, stop work and obtain prompt medical help with the product label.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or induce vomiting unless directed by a medical
professional.