Boregan SP is a powerful insecticide specifically designed for rice crops.1 It offers effective control against major rice pests like stem borers and leaf folders through systemic action.2 It's a product of Adama, a leading global crop protection company.3
Active Ingredient: Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP4
Formulation: Soluble Powder (SP)5
Mode of Action:
Boregan SP is an analogue of the natural toxin nereistoxin.6 It works by disrupting the nervous system of insects.7 More specifically, it acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor blocker, causing paralysis by blocking cholinergic transmissions in the central nervous system.8 This leads to the cessation of feeding and ultimately death of the insect.9
Key Features:
Systemic Action: Absorbed by the plant and translocated to different parts, providing protection from within.10
Stomach and Contact Action: Effective when insects ingest the insecticide or come into direct contact with it.11
Controls All Stages: Controls all stages of insect development, including eggs, larvae, and adults.12
Target Pests:
Boregan SP effectively controls:
Rice Stem Borers: Larvae that bore into the stems of rice plants, causing significant damage and yield loss.13 (e.g., Yellow stem borer, White stem borer, Pink stem borer)
Rice Leaf Folders: Larvae that fold the leaves of rice plants, affecting photosynthesis and reducing yield.14 (e.g., Cnaphalocrocis medinalis)
Whorl Maggot: A pest that damages the growing point of rice plants. (e.g., Hydrellia philippina)
Crops:
Boregan SP is specifically registered for use in Rice.15
Benefits:
Effective Control: Provides excellent control of major rice pests.16
Systemic Action: Offers protection from within the plant, reaching pests that may be hidden.17
Reduced Pesticide Use: Its effectiveness against all stages of insect development helps reduce the need for multiple applications.18
Improved Crop Health: Helps protect rice crops from damage, leading to better yields and quality.
Application:
Boregan SP is typically applied as a foliar spray. Ensure thorough coverage of the rice plants, particularly the base and lower parts of the stem where stem borers are commonly found. Always follow the instructions on the product label for specific recommendations on dosage and application timing.
Safety:
Handle with care and follow all safety precautions mentioned on the product label.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not apply near water bodies where it may affect aquatic life.
Store in a cool, dry place away from children and animals.
Overall, Boregan SP is a reliable and effective insecticide that offers targeted control of key rice pests. Its systemic action and effectiveness against all stages of insect development make it a valuable tool for integrated pest management in rice cultivation.19
