Tata Tafgor is a high-performance, broad-spectrum insecticide that is effective against pests like hoppers, mealybugs, scale, and others. This insecticide offers systemic and contact action as it works by inhibiting an essential enzyme, which causes lethal nervous system failure and paralysis. The Tafgor insecticide provides rapid knockdown with a dual-action formula, which ensures the best results. It is also highly compatible with other insecticides and fungicides for improved efficacy.
Key Features and Benefits of Tafgor Insecticide:
Broad-Spectrum: Tata Tafgor controls both sucking and chewing insects in a single application, making it very versatile.
Dual Action: Tafgor insecticide offers a systemic and contact mode of action, ensuring the best protection.
Quick Knockdown: Tata Tafgor delivers immediate knockdown of pests on contact while maintaining residual systemic protection.
High Compatibility: This insecticide is highly compatible with other insecticides and fungicides, improving overall efficacy.
Cost-Effective: The Tata Tafgor insecticide requires a low-level dose to provide effective protection, making it very cost-efficient.
Tafgor Insecticide Uses — What Does It Control?
Tafgor Insecticide Uses cover both sucking and chewing pest categories, plus mites, across all recommended crops:
Sucking Pests: Aphids, Jassids, Whiteflies, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Thrips, Scale Insects
Caterpillar Pests: Helicoverpa, Spodoptera litura, Fall Armyworm, Cutworm, Pod Borers, Diamondback Moth (DBM), Stem Borer, Bollworms, Leaf Roller
Mites: Spider Mites and other mite species (miticidal action)
Other Pests: Shoot Fly, Leaf Miner, Sawfly, Hoppers
Recommended Crops: Maize, Mustard, Onion, Mango, Safflower, Potato, and Rose
Tata Tafgor Dose — Recommended Dose:
The Tafgor Insecticide Dosage Per Litre is 1–2 ml per litre of water — equivalent to 250–500 ml per acre in 200–300 litres of water based on crop and pest infestation severity.
Crop | Target Pest | Dose Per Acre | Per Litre | PHI |
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Maize | Stem Borer, Shoot Fly, Aphids | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Mustard | Aphids, Sawfly | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Onion | Thrips | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Mango | Hoppers, Mealybugs, Scale | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Safflower | Aphids | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Potato | Thrips, Aphids | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Rose | Aphids, Thrips, Mites | 250–500 ml | 1–2 ml | As per label |
Tafgor Insecticide How To Use — Application Instructions:
Study the product label and safety data sheet before measuring Tata Tafgor — note the crop-specific dosage and precautions.
Measure the required dose of Tafgor insecticide as per the crop-wise dose table above — 1–2 ml per litre of water.
Pre-mix the measured quantity in a small amount of clean water in a separate container before adding to the sprayer tank.
Fill the tank with the remaining clean water — 200–300 litres per acre — and mix well before spraying.
Use a knapsack or power sprayer, ensuring thorough and uniform coverage of all plant surfaces for best results.
Apply at the early stages of pest infestation — applying during the susceptible life stage of the target pest gives the strongest control.
For best results, use a compatible sticker adjuvant alongside Dimethoate 30% EC to improve leaf adhesion and spray retention.
Spray during early morning or late evening — avoid windy or rainy conditions and peak bee foraging hours.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Tata Tafgor in the early morning or late evening on a calm, dry day. Apply at the early stages of pest infestation — early intervention with Tafgor insecticide prevents population build-up and gives the most cost-effective pest management result per spray application.
Frequency of Application and Re-Entry Period:
Frequency of Application: Apply at the first sign of pest infestation. Tafgor insecticide provides residual protection that minimises repeat sprays — repeat as needed based on field scouting, up to 2–3 applications per season. Always rotate with products 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: Tata Tafgor is compatible with most fungicides and insecticides — creating a synergistic effect that boosts overall pest management effectiveness. Always perform a jar test before mixing with unfamiliar products.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Wear proper PPE — gloves, mask, goggles, and a face shield — before handling or spraying Tafgor insecticide.
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.
Moderately toxic to aquatic life and beneficial insects — avoid spraying near water bodies and during pollinator activity.
Do not allow spray drift to water bodies or nearby pollinator areas.
Keep children, pets, and livestock away from treated fields for at least 24 hours.
Wash hands and all exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after every spray session.
Triple rinse empty containers, puncture, and dispose of per local waste guidelines — do not reuse containers.
Storage Instructions:
Store Tata Tafgor in its original sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep containers tightly closed to prevent leaks.
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 under proper storage conditions.
Product Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Product Name | Tata Tafgor Insecticide |
Brand | Tata Rallis |
Tafgor Insecticide Technical Name | Dimethoate 30% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate) |
Chemical Class | Organophosphate |
IRAC Group | 1B — Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Inhibitor |
Secondary Action | Miticidal activity — controls mites |
Mode of Action | Locally Systemic + Contact + Stomach — AChE inhibition → acetylcholine accumulation → continuous nerve firing → paralysis → death |
Formulation Type | EC — Emulsifiable Concentrate |
Application Method | Foliar Spray |
Dose | 1–2 ml per litre of water (250–500 ml per acre) |
Pack Sizes Available | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 Litre |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture |
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | As indicated on the product label |
