Tata Hunk insecticide is a broad-spectrum insecticide containing Acephate 95% SG, which works by inhibiting an essential enzyme, leading to continuous nerve stimulation, paralysis, and death of the pest. The Tata Hunk insecticide offers strong protection with a triple mode of action along with prolonged protection, making it an effective pest controller.
Key Features and Benefits of Hunk Insecticide:
Strong Protection: Tata Hunk insecticide provides a triple mode of action with contact, stomach, and systemic modes of action.
Easy Handling: The SG formulation of Acephate 95% SG produces no dust, is near-odourless, and dissolves instantly in water for easy handling.
Ovicidal Properties: Hunk insecticide is effective against pest eggs as it breaks the pest reproductive cycle early and reduces population build-up.
Long Lasting: This Acephate 95% SG offers prolonged effects after a single application through residual activity.
IPM Compatible: Tata Hunk insecticide is suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices due to its low chemical impact formula
Hunk Insecticide Uses — What Does It Control?
Hunk Insecticide Uses cover both sucking and chewing pest categories across all three registered crops:
Cotton: Jassids, Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Bollworms
Chilli: Jassids, Thrips, Fruit Borers
Paddy / Rice: Yellow Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), Green Leaf Hopper (GLH)
Other Pests: Sucking pests across vegetable, cereal, and fruit crops when used as recommended
Tata Hunk Dose — Recommended Dose:
The Acephate 95% SG Dosage is 1.5 gm per litre of water — equivalent to 300 gm per acre in 200 litres of water and 22.5 gm per 15L pump.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose Per Acre | Per 15L Pump | PHI |
Cotton | Jassids, Bollworms, Thrips | 300 gm | 22.5 gm | 21 days |
Chilli | Jassids, Thrips, Fruit Borer | 300 gm | 22.5 gm | 14 days |
Paddy / Rice | Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, BPH | 300 gm | 22.5 gm | 14 days |
How To Use Tata Hunk Insecticide:
Check the label instructions and dosage properly before measuring Acephate 95% SG.
Measure 1.5 gm of Hunk insecticide per litre of water needed for the spray volume.
Pre-dissolve the SG granules in a small amount of clean water first — they dissolve quickly — then add to the half-filled sprayer tank.
Top up with the remaining water and mix well before spraying.
Use a minimum of 200 litres of water per acre for complete crop coverage — use hollow cone nozzles for fine mist and thorough leaf coverage.
Apply at the first sign of pest activity and target early-instar larvae for the best ovicidal and knockdown effect.
Spray during early morning or late afternoon — avoid peak bee foraging hours as Tata Hunk insecticide can harm pollinators.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap immediately after using the product.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Hunk insecticide in the early morning or late afternoon. For BPH and Stem Borer in Paddy, apply at the tillering stage when pest populations first emerge. For Cotton Jassids and Bollworms, spray at the first sign of pest incidence on young leaves and squares.
Frequency of Application and Re-Entry Period:
Frequency of Application: Apply at the first sign of pest infestation. Tata Hunk insecticide provides 15–20 days of residual protection — repeat based on field scouting. Limit to 2–3 applications per season and rotate with products from different IRAC groups to avoid resistance.
Re-Entry Period: Do not enter treated fields for at least 24 hours after spraying without proper protective gear.
Tank-Mix Compatibility: Hunk insecticide works well in combination with most insecticides and fungicides. Always do a jar test before mixing with unfamiliar products. Avoid strongly alkaline inputs.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Check label instructions and dosage carefully before using Tata Hunk insecticide.
Do not smoke, eat, or drink while applying the product.
Wear gloves, goggles, and a face mask before handling or spraying Acephate 95% SG.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap immediately after every spray session.
Keep Hunk insecticide away from children and pets at all times.
For agricultural use only — do not use on export Basmati rice due to MRL restrictions in key export markets.
Triple rinse empty containers, puncture, and dispose of per local waste guidelines.
Storage Instructions:
Store Tata Hunk insecticide in its original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption.
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 |
Product Name | Tata Rallis Hunk Insecticide |
Brand | Tata Rallis (Rallis India Limited) |
Hunk Insecticide Technical Name | Acephate 95% SG (Soluble Granule) |
Chemical Class | Organophosphate |
IRAC Group | 1B — Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Inhibitor |
Mode of Action | Contact + Stomach + Systemic — converts to Methamidophos in vivo → AChE inhibition → nerve signal overload → paralysis → death |
Additional Properties | Ovicidal activity; low odour; dust-free; rainfast |
Formulation Type | SG — Soluble Granule |
Application Method | Foliar Spray — Hollow Cone Nozzle |
Dose | 1.5 gm per litre of water (300 gm per acre / 22.5 gm per 15L pump) |
Pack Sizes Available | 100 gm, 250 gm, 500 gm, 1 kg |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | 14–21 days (crop specific) |