Tuckzila - Tolfenpyrad 15% EC - Parijat
Tuckzila - Tolfenpyrad 15% EC - Parijat
Tuckzila Insecticide by Parijat
Tolfenpyrad 15% EC with contact and ingestion activity against specified sucking pests and cabbage diamond
back moth.
Crop fit: Specified pests of cabbage, okra, cotton, cumin, chilli, mango and
onion.
First application: At the onset of the listed pest infestation, rather than waiting
for severe damage.
Coverage focus: Uniform foliar spraying with a knapsack sprayer; contact and
ingestion action depend on the pest encountering the treatment.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🎯 Contact and ingestion action: Susceptible
insects are exposed through contact with treated surfaces or feeding, making crop coverage important.
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🐛 Defined sucking- and chewing-pest uses: The crop lists include sucking pests and a separate cabbage diamond back moth use, rather than a universal caterpillar claim.
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🍃 Feeding suppression: Tolfenpyrad has an
antifeeding effect in affected pests, alongside its effect on insect energy metabolism.
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🔎 Immature and adult activity: The product
has activity on susceptible larvae or nymphs and adults; scout for the relevant stages of the identified pest.
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⚙️ Respiration-targeting action group: Group
21A identifies a mitochondrial energy-production target, helping distinguish it from nerve-targeting insecticide groups.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Tuckzila by Parijat |
| Technical Name |
Tolfenpyrad 15% EC |
| Product Class |
Insecticide for the listed crop-pest uses |
| IRAC MoA Code |
21A: mitochondrial complex I electron-transport inhibitor |
| Action Family |
METI acaricides and insecticides |
| Formulation |
EC: emulsifiable concentrate |
| Exposure & Route |
Contact and ingestion activity; foliar spraying |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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The pest contacts or ingests the treatment: Uniform foliar application places the treatment on crop surfaces where the listed
insects contact it or feed. These exposure routes do not establish whole-plant systemic movement.
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Mitochondrial complex I is inhibited: Group 21A interferes with an early part of the cellular electron-transport system used in
energy production.
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Energy-dependent activity is disrupted: The reduced energy supply affects normal activity and feeding and can lead to death in
susceptible insects. Successful exposure and pest susceptibility remain necessary.
Group 21A is not a resistance guarantee. A different brand in the same group is not a different mode of action.
Choose crop-appropriate alternatives and integrate scouting and other pest-management measures; no fixed time to feeding cessation or
pest death is promised.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop |
Target pests |
|---|---|
| Cabbage |
Diamond back moth; aphids |
| Okra (bhindi) |
Aphids; jassids; thrips; whitefly |
| Cotton |
Aphids; jassids; thrips; whitefly |
| Cumin |
Aphids; thrips |
| Chilli |
Aphids; thrips |
| Mango |
Hoppers; thrips |
| Onion |
Thrips |
Use the exact crop-and-pest combination. These are insect-pest uses, not a crop-and-disease treatment
programme; a general fungicidal property does not supply disease-specific application directions.
Dosage & Application Guide
Onset Timing, Foliar Water & Complete Harvest Planning
Apply at the onset of the listed pest infestation. Use a knapsack sprayer to cover the entire foliage
uniformly. The listed crop uses specify 200 L spray water/acre. Shake the product container well before preparation and maintain
continuous agitation while completing the mixture.
The water quantity alone is not a spray recipe. Confirm the product amount, crop-specific harvest waiting
period, application limits and worker re-entry requirements before mixing. A re-entry period is not a harvest interval, and neither
may be inferred from another crop or another tolfenpyrad product.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Scout at the start of infestation: Identify the pest and crop first, and inspect the relevant larval, nymphal or adult stages. Do
not treat solely because old feeding injury remains.
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Check the complete programme: Confirm crop permission, product quantity, water, first timing, harvest interval, re-entry and
maximum applications together before preparation.
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Prepare calibrated foliar equipment: Use a clean, maintained, leak-free knapsack sprayer. Check nozzle distribution and output for
the intended area so that rows receive even coverage.
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Shake, dilute and stir as directed: Shake the container well. Add the confirmed product quantity to a small amount of water and
stir well with a wooden stick, then add the remaining recommended water with continuous agitation. Do not stir with bare hands.
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Cover the entire foliage: Direct uniform coverage to the crop surfaces where the listed insects occur and prevent drift. Do not
rely on assumed systemic movement to compensate for poor coverage.
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Keep additions and repeats within permission: Use a proposed mixture only when both current product labels permit it for the crop.
Do not improvise an additive, higher amount or repeat schedule after an inadequate result; check identity, coverage and fresh
infestation.
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Record harvest and worker restrictions separately: Record crop, target, date and treatment. Plan later work around both the harvest
waiting period and worker re-entry requirement, along with the permitted treatment limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Tuckzila only for sucking pests?
No. Cabbage lists diamond back moth as well as aphids. The other target lists remain crop-specific: onion
lists thrips, while mango lists hoppers and thrips.
2. Does ingestion activity mean the product is systemic?
No. It describes exposure through feeding, not movement through the whole plant. Use the foliar route and
obtain even coverage rather than assuming a soil drench or seed treatment is permitted.
3. When should treatment begin?
At the onset of the listed pest infestation. Inspect the crop and relevant pest stages rather than waiting
for severe injury or spraying simply because old damage remains.
4. Can I use it as a fungicide?
Do not treat a general fungicidal property as a disease programme. Establish an exact crop, diagnosed
disease, application method, quantity, timing and harvest restriction under the current product label before considering any disease
use.
5. May I harvest as soon as workers can re-enter?
No. Re-entry governs access to the treated area; the harvest waiting period governs picking produce. Confirm
both separately before treatment, especially for frequently picked crops such as okra or chilli.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the current Tuckzila label and leaflet before use. Follow
protective-equipment, crop, weather, pollinator, harvest, re-entry, application-limit, first-aid, equipment-cleaning and disposal
directions.
Wear the required protective clothing and equipment. Avoid breathing spray and prevent contact with skin,
eyes and mouth. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling or spraying. Wash thoroughly after use and wash contaminated
clothing separately.
Store in the closed original labelled container, secure and away from children, animals, food, feed, water
sources and fire. Prevent drift and contamination of ponds, drains and other water sources by spray, leftovers or washings. Seek
medical help promptly after exposure or illness and take the pack or label; do not improvise treatment.