Takumi Insecticide
Flubendiamide 20% WDG
₹750.00
Rallis Takumi (Flubendiamide 20% WDG) – Product Overview
Rallis Takumi is a next-generation, highly potent insecticide featuring Flubendiamide 20% WDG (Water Dispersible Granules). It belongs to the diamide class of chemistry and is specifically engineered to control a broad range of Lepidopteran pests (caterpillars). Takumi is famous for its safety profile and its ability to stop even the toughest, most resistant caterpillars in their tracks.
Key Features & Mode of Action
Unique Mode of Action: It acts on the ryanodine receptors in insect muscles. Once the caterpillar ingests or comes into contact with Takumi, its calcium balance is disrupted, leading to immediate muscle contraction and permanent paralysis.
Feeding Cessation: Pests stop feeding almost immediately after exposure. While the caterpillar may remain on the leaf for a short period, it can no longer cause any damage to the crop.
WDG Formulation: The Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) formulation is advanced—it dissolves completely in water, is dust-free, and ensures easy handling and precise dosing.
Rain-Fastness: Takumi is absorbed quickly into the plant tissue, making it highly resistant to being washed away by rain shortly after application.
Recommended Uses on Various Crops
Takumi is the specialist for controlling all types of borers, bollworms, and leaf-eating caterpillars.
Crop | Target Pests | Dosage (per Acre) |
|---|---|---|
Paddy (Rice) | Stem Borer, Leaf Folder | 50 g |
Cotton | American Bollworm, Spotted Bollworm | 100 g |
Chilli | Fruit Borer | 100 g |
Tomato | Fruit Borer | 100 g |
Cabbage | Diamondback Moth (DBM) | 40 - 60 g |
Pigeon Pea (Arhar) | Pod Borer | 100 g |
Soybean | Semilooper, Girdle Beetle | 100 g |
Key Benefits
Powerful Control: Highly effective against "hard-to-kill" caterpillars that have developed resistance to older pyrethroids or organophosphates.
Long Duration Protection: Provides an extended window of protection, typically lasting 15–20 days, which reduces the total number of sprays needed in a season.
Crop Safety: It is exceptionally safe for the treated crops at recommended doses and does not cause phytotoxicity (leaf burning).
IPM and Pollinator Friendly: Takumi has a very favorable safety profile for beneficial insects, predatory mites, and honeybees, making it a perfect fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
Healthy Yield: By preventing borer and folder damage, it ensures that the photosynthetic area of the plant remains intact, leading to better grain and fruit quality.
Application & Safety Guidelines
Timing: For best results, apply Takumi at the early larval stages (1st or 2nd instar). Early application prevents the borers from entering the stem or fruit.
Water Volume: Use 150–200 liters of water per acre for foliar application. Ensure the entire canopy is wet, especially in dense crops like Cabbage or Cotton.
Mixing: Dissolve the required quantity of granules in a small amount of water first to make a mother culture, then dilute it in the spray tank.
Safety: Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Store in a dry, cool place away from the reach of children and livestock.
Technical Summary
Active Ingredient: Flubendiamide 20% WDG
Category: Anthranilic Diamide (Group 28 Insecticide)
Primary Target: All Lepidopteran pests (Caterpillars/Borers)
Pro-Tip: In Paddy, Takumi is most effective when used as a preventive spray during the tillering stage to keep the crop free from "Dead Heart" caused by Stem Borers.