Tafgor - Dimethoate 30% EC - Rallis India
Rallis India
Tafgor - Dimethoate 30% EC - Rallis India
Product details
Tafgor
Locally systemic and contact insecticide for listed pests.
What it controls: Listed insect pests, subject to the raw-food restriction below.
When to use it: Only for a permitted crop and target on the supplied label.
What to include: Protective equipment and the complete crop-specific directions.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌿Plant uptake: Dimethoate has locally systemic activity.
- 🎯Contact action: The manufacturer also identifies contact activity.
- 🌽Maize targets: The current product page lists stem borer and shoot fly.
- 🌻Oilseed targets: Includes specified mustard pests and safflower aphid.
- 🌹Rose targets: The manufacturer lists scale and thrips on rose.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Tafgor | Rallis India |
| Technical Name | Dimethoate 30% EC |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 1B | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Chemical Group | Organophosphate |
| Formulation | EC | Emulsifiable concentrate |
| Toxicity Label | Read the toxicity symbol and precautions on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
- Exposure: Dimethoate reaches susceptible insects through contact and feeding.
- Enzyme inhibition: It inhibits acetylcholinesterase, which normally helps end nerve signals.
- Nerve disruption: Signals are not cleared normally, disrupting insect movement and survival.
Other Group 1B brands share the same principal mode of action; changing brand alone is not a resistance rotation.
Target Crops & Pests
Important: dimethoate is banned in India on fruits and vegetables consumed as raw food items. The crop list below does not override that prohibition.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Maize |
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| Mustard |
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| Safflower |
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| Potato |
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| Rose |
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| Onion |
Not for onion consumed raw. No use programme is supplied here. |
| Mango |
Manufacturer-listed scope only; do not use on mango consumed raw. No use programme is supplied here. |
Treat the statutory raw-food restriction as a use prohibition, not as a problem that a longer waiting period can solve.
Dosage & Application Guide
These are CIBRC formulation-level references for dimethoate 30% EC, not a current Tafgor label or a complete application programme. Method, timing and PHI remain unverified. Match the supplied Indian label and the raw-food prohibition before use. Approximate acre quantities retain hectare originals.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize: borer | ≈ 267.1 ml (660 ml/ha) |
≈ 202.3–404.7 L (500–1000 L/ha) |
See note* | See note* |
| Maize: fly | ≈ 467.4 ml (1155 ml/ha) |
≈ 202.3–404.7 L (500–1000 L/ha) |
See note* | See note* |
| Shared crops* | ≈ 267.1 ml (660 ml/ha) |
≈ 202.3–404.7 L (500–1000 L/ha) |
See note* | See note* |
| Rose: scale | ≈ 1001.6 ml (2475 ml/ha) |
≈ 202.3–404.7 L (500–1000 L/ha) |
See note* | See note* |
| Rose: thrips | ≈ 534.2 ml (1320 ml/ha) |
≈ 202.3–404.7 L (500–1000 L/ha) |
See note* | See note* |
| Restricted uses* | See note* | See note* | See note* | See note* |
Maize: borer means stem borer; fly means shoot fly. Shared crops* means mustard leaf miner/aphid/sawfly, safflower aphid and potato thrips. Each retains 660 ml/ha product with 500–1000 L/ha water. Rose rates are target-specific; do not interchange them.
* Method, placement, timing and PHI are held for these reference uses until the current supplied Tafgor leaflet establishes them. Do not infer spraying from EC or a water rate. A dash is not a zero-day PHI. No per-litre or tank rate is derived.
Restricted uses* means mango hopper and onion thrips. No numerical programme is supplied for them. Do not use dimethoate on fruits or vegetables consumed raw; a longer waiting period cannot remove this prohibition.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Check the use: First check the raw-food prohibition and the exact crop–pest pair on the supplied label.
- Match the programme: Use the complete crop-specific method and timing, rather than an assumed EC spray or tank recipe.
- Protect pollinators and water: Do not apply during active bee foraging. Prevent drift or runoff to water and aquaculture.
- Mixtures: Do not add a sticker or another pesticide without label-supported directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Tafgor be used on fruit or vegetables eaten raw?No. Dimethoate is banned for that use in India. Older crop lists and a harvest interval do not override the restriction.
Why does the page still mention mango and onion?They appear in the manufacturer’s crop scope, but their raw-food uses are not recommended here. The restriction is shown alongside the crop.
Is Tafgor systemic or contact?The manufacturer describes locally systemic and contact activity.
Is there one dose for every crop?No. Crop, target, water and application method must stay together. No blanket per-litre rate is given.
Does an unstated PHI mean immediate harvest?No. An unstated interval is missing information, not permission to harvest immediately.
Safety & Disclaimer
Wear the protective clothing, gloves and face/eye protection required by the pack; avoid breathing spray and contact with skin or eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke during handling.
Keep the original closed pack locked away from children, food, feed and animals. Prevent contamination of water and never reuse empty pesticide containers.
If exposure or illness occurs, obtain medical help promptly and take the pack or leaflet. Follow its first-aid directions.
Dimethoate is toxic to bees, aquatic organisms and beneficial arthropods. Avoid active bee foraging, water contamination and exposure of non-target organisms.
Do not use on fruits or vegetables consumed as raw food items. Read and follow the supplied Indian label, its harvest/access intervals and current restrictions.