Tata Asataf is a broad-spectrum systemic insecticide that works great against pests like jassids, thrips, bollworms, and others through systemic and contact action. It works by inhibiting an essential enzyme, causing neurotransmitter buildup in the pest’s nervous system, causing rapid paralysis and death of the pest. The Asataf insecticide offers quick pest relief and has a low chemical impact, making it suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
Key Features and Benefits of Asataf Insecticide:
Dual Action: Tata Asataf insecticide provides systemic and contact modes of action, ensuring complete protection.
Quick Action: The Asataf insecticide delivers rapid pest paralysis when it makes contact with the pest, stopping crop damage and pest feeding.
Prolonged Effects: This insecticide provides long-lasting protection through residual action, reducing the need for frequent application.
Broad-Spectrum: Tata Asataf insecticide controls both sucking and chewing pests, making it highly versatile.
High Compatibility: The Asataf insecticide is compatible with commonly used insecticides, fungicides, and foliar fertilizers.
Asataf Insecticide Uses — What Does It Control?
Asataf insecticide helps control both sucking and chewing pests across all three registered crops:
Sucking Pests: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), Green Leaf Hopper (GLH)
Chewing Pests: American Bollworm, Pink Bollworm, Spotted Bollworm, Caterpillars, Shoot Borer
Registered Crops: Cotton, Safflower, Paddy (Rice)
Tata Asataf Dose — Recommended Dose:
The Asataf insecticide Dose Per Litre is 1–1.5 gm per litre of water, equivalent to 350–500 gm per acre in 200–300 litres of water and 26–37 gm per 15L pump.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose Per Acre | Per 15L Pump | PHI |
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Cotton | Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Bollworms | 350–500 gm | 15 to 22.5 gm | 21 days |
Safflower | Aphids, Caterpillars, Sucking Pests | 350–500 gm | 15 to 22.5 gm | 21 days |
Paddy / Rice | BPH, GLH, Stem Borer | 350–500 gm | 15 to 22.5 gm | 14 days |
How to Use Tata Asataf Insecticide:
Measure the required dose of Asataf insecticide as per the crop-wise dose table above.
Pre-dissolve the measured powder in a small amount of clean water in a separate container — stir until fully dissolved before adding to the sprayer tank.
Pour the dissolved solution into the sprayer tank half-filled with clean water and mix thoroughly.
Fill with the remaining clean water and agitate well to form a uniform solution before spraying.
Use a hollow cone or flat fan nozzle — ensure spray covers both upper and lower leaf surfaces and the base of stems where hoppers and borers are most active.
Apply at the first sign of pest activity or at the Economic Threshold Level for the target pest.
Spray during early morning or late evening — avoid peak bee foraging hours as Tata Asataf is toxic to bees.
Rinse all sprayer equipment thoroughly with clean water after every use.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Asataf insecticide in the early morning or late evening. For Cotton Bollworm, spray at the first sign of egg hatching or early larval feeding. For Paddy hoppers, apply at the active tillering stage when pest populations first reach the economic threshold.
Frequency of Application and Re-Entry Period:
Frequency of Application: Apply at the first sign of pest infestation. Tata Asataf provides 7–10 days of residual activity — repeat as needed, up to 2–3 times per season. Always rotate with insecticides from different IRAC groups after 2 consecutive applications.
Re-Entry Period: Do not enter treated fields for at least 24 hours after spraying without proper protective gear.
Tank-Mix Compatibility: Asataf insecticide is compatible with most fungicides and insecticides. Always perform a jar test before mixing with unfamiliar products. Avoid mixing with strongly alkaline products.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Wear gloves, goggles, and a face mask before handling or spraying Tata Asataf.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during mixing or application.
Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes — rinse immediately with clean water for 15 minutes if contact occurs.
Toxic to bees and aquatic organisms — do not spray during active bee foraging hours or near beehives, ponds, rivers, or fish farms.
Keep children, pets, and livestock away from treated fields for at least 24 hours.
Wash all exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after every spray session.
Triple rinse empty containers, puncture, and dispose of per local waste guidelines.
Storage Instructions:
Store Asataf insecticide in its original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.
Keep away from food, animal feed, and seeds.
Store out of reach of children and farm animals.
Storage Temperature: Below 35°C.
Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Product Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Product Name | Tata Asataf insecticide |
Brand | Tata Rallis |
Asataf insecticide Technical Name | Acephate 75% SP (Soluble Powder) |
Chemical Class | Organophosphate |
IRAC Group | 1B — Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Inhibitor |
Mode of Action | Systemic + Contact + Stomach — AChE inhibition → acetylcholine accumulation → continuous nerve firing → paralysis → death |
Formulation Type | SP — Soluble Powder |
Application Method | Foliar Spray |
Dose | 1–1.5 gm per litre of water (350–500 gm per acre) |
Pack Sizes Available | 100 gm, 250 gm, 500 gm, 1 kg |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 years from the date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | 14–21 days (crop specific) |
