Takaf - Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% SC - ADAMA
ADAMA
Takaf - Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% SC - ADAMA
Product details
Takaf Insecticide | Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% SC
A two-active insecticide for distinct cotton and chilli pest pairings, with energy-process and nerve-action
mechanisms.
Cotton targets: Thrips, leafhoppers, whitefly and aphids.
Chilli targets: Thrips and aphids; do not transfer cotton’s whitefly or leafhopper
targets to chilli.
Before treatment: Confirm the permitted method and first-treatment stage as well as
product amount, water and waiting restrictions. The mixture name alone is not a spray programme.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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☁️ Cotton whitefly option: Provides a
crop-specific treatment option for whitefly in cotton, without extending that claim to every crop.
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🌿 Thrips and aphid control: Both cotton and
chilli have listed thrips and aphid pairings, with each crop’s directions kept separate.
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🍃 Additional cotton leafhopper target: Cotton leafhoppers are included alongside its other listed pests; they are not automatically covered on chilli.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Takaf — ADAMA India Private Limited |
| Active ingredients |
Diafenthiuron 47% + bifenthrin 9.4% SC |
| Formulation |
SC — suspension concentrate |
| Product category |
Two-active insecticide |
| IRAC groups |
Diafenthiuron: 12A; bifenthrin: 3A |
| Chemical groups |
Diafenthiuron: thiourea; bifenthrin: pyrethroid |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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Diafenthiuron affects cellular energy processes: It is classified in Group 12A, among inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase. It
affects that protein, but it is not clear whether this effect causes its biological activity.
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Bifenthrin affects sodium-channel gating: This Group 3A active interferes with sodium channels involved in normal insect nerve
signalling.
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Normal nerve function is disrupted: The sodium-channel effect disturbs normal central and peripheral nervous-system function in
susceptible insects, contributing to the mixture’s insecticidal activity.
These are three explanations of two modes of action, not three separate groups. The uncertainty about whether
ATP-synthase effects cause diafenthiuron’s biological activity must not be treated as a proven energy-starvation pathway. Two actives
do not guarantee control of resistant pests or remove application and rotation limits. Do not treat another Group 12A or 3A product as
an automatically different mode of action. Consider both groups when choosing subsequent treatments and follow the current label and
qualified crop-specific resistance advice.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop |
Target pests |
|---|---|
| Cotton |
Thrips, leafhoppers, whitefly and aphids |
| Chilli |
Thrips and aphids |
Use only the exact crop–pest combination permitted on the supplied current Takaf pack. A broad whitefly
description does not add chilli whitefly, mites or other unlisted crop–pest uses.
Dosage & Application Guide
Keep cotton and chilli treatment directions separate
Identify the listed pest in cotton or chilli, then confirm the crop’s complete current-pack method and
first-treatment stage before measuring product. An SC formulation and a two-active mixture do not by themselves establish whether,
when or how to apply the product.
No automatic repeat, tank recipe or shared cotton-and-chilli calendar is given. Keep each crop’s product
amount, water, application method, first-treatment stage and harvest restriction together; a quantity alone is not enough to plan a
treatment.
A complete numerical programme is not supplied here. Do not borrow a method or first-treatment stage from
another diafenthiuron or bifenthrin product. Follow the supplied pack’s crop-specific harvest and worker-entry restrictions; missing
harvest information never means immediate harvest is allowed. The pre-harvest interval (PHI) is the required time between the final
application and harvest.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Match product and target: Confirm the exact 47% plus 9.4% SC identity and the permitted crop–pest pairing. Keep chilli targets
separate from cotton whitefly and leafhoppers.
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Confirm the treatment stage and method: Use the first-treatment conditions and application route specified for that crop on the
current pack. Do not infer a foliar or other route from the formulation.
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Measure only with complete directions: Confirm product units, treated area, water or carrier and equipment before measuring. No
pump or per-litre dose is established here.
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Apply with care: Follow the pack’s mixing, equipment, coverage and weather restrictions. Wear the specified protection, avoid drift
and runoff, and do not mix with bare hands.
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Check mixtures and resistance planning: Mix with another product only when both current labels expressly permit the proposed
combination for the crop and use. Physical compatibility alone is not permission to mix. Do not assume two actives make the treatment
resistance-proof or justify an extra application.
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Keep a treatment record: Record the crop, pest, date and amount. Observe harvest, worker-entry and further-treatment restrictions
separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which targets are listed on chilli?
Thrips and aphids. Cotton’s whitefly and leafhopper targets must not be transferred to chilli without their
own permitted directions.
2. Does Takaf have two or three modes of action?
Two: diafenthiuron is Group 12A and bifenthrin is Group 3A. The three explanatory steps above do not
represent three separate groups.
3. Is the diafenthiuron energy pathway fully settled?
No. Diafenthiuron affects mitochondrial ATP synthase, but it is not clear whether this protein effect causes
its biological activity. Do not treat this as a proven energy-starvation pathway or infer a fixed kill time.
4. Can I use a quantity without the first-treatment instructions?
No. A complete treatment also needs the exact crop and pest, water or carrier, method, first-treatment stage
and waiting restrictions. Do not fill missing directions from another product.
5. Can another pesticide or adjuvant be added?
Only when both current labels expressly permit the proposed combination for the crop and use. Physical
compatibility alone is not permission, and no automatic adjuvant or tank mixture is recommended here. Takaf is a manufactured SC
premix, not permission to mix separate active-ingredient products yourself.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: read the supplied Indian label and leaflet before opening the pack. Use only a
permitted crop–target combination with its complete method, quantity, timing, harvest and worker re-entry directions. Wear the
specified protective clothing, gloves and eye and respiratory protection. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhaling dust, spray
mist, fog or vapour. Avoid spray drift. Do not mix with bare hands. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling or applying
the product. Wash thoroughly and change contaminated clothing after work. Keep children, other people and animals away during
handling and application.
Store in the original labelled container, securely closed and away from children, food, feed and drinking
water. Follow the pack’s storage and weather precautions. Prevent spillage. Keep product, drift, leftovers, runoff and equipment
washings away from non-target areas and from entering ponds, rivers, wells, drains or other water sources. Follow the pack’s
precautions for pollinators, livestock and other non-target organisms. Never reuse empty pesticide containers; follow the label
and approved local disposal instructions.
If exposure, illness or suspected poisoning occurs, stop work and seek medical help promptly with the
product label. Do not self-administer antidotes or attempt home remedies. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional. This description does not replace the supplied label or
professional medical advice.