Gharda Kite Insecticide (Indoxacarb 14.5% + Acetamiprid 7.7% SC)
One-Shot Solution for "Double Trouble": Borers & Sucking Pests
Are your crops facing a simultaneous attack from Bollworms and Sucking Pests? Gharda Kite is a premium pre-mix insecticide designed to solve this exact problem. By combining two powerful chemistries—Indoxacarb and Acetamiprid—it eliminates the need for mixing multiple products.
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Perfect for Cotton and Chilli, Kite stops caterpillars from feeding within hours while rapidly knocking down Jassids, Whiteflies, and Thrips.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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"Stop-Feed" Action: Indoxacarb paralyzes the jaws of caterpillars (Bollworms) almost immediately. They may look alive, but they stop damaging your crop instantly.
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Dual Protection: Handles both chewing pests (Borers) and sucking pests (Whiteflies/Jassids) in a single spray, saving labor and tank-mixing errors.
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Systemic & Translaminar: Acetamiprid moves within the plant to protect new growth and penetrates leaves to kill pests hiding on the underside.
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Superior SC Formulation: The Suspension Concentrate (SC) technology ensures better coverage, sticks well to leaves, and is more rainfast than powders.
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Better ROI: Replaces the need to buy two separate bottles (one for worms, one for suckers), reducing overall cost per acre.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Brand Name | Kite |
| Technical Name | Indoxacarb 14.5% + Acetamiprid 7.7% w/w SC |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 22A (Indoxacarb) + Group 4A (Acetamiprid) |
| Formulation | Suspension Concentrate (SC) |
| Toxicity Label | Yellow Triangle (Highly Toxic) |
| Antidote | No specific antidote; treat symptomatically |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Kite attacks the insect nervous system from two different angles, making it very difficult for pests to survive.
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- Nerve Blockade (Indoxacarb): It blocks the sodium channels in the nerve cells of caterpillars. This causes paralysis and the "Stop-Feed" effect.
- Nerve Over-stimulation (Acetamiprid): It mimics acetylcholine in sucking pests, causing their nerves to fire uncontrollably, leading to rapid knockdown.
- Ovi-Larvicidal Action: It is effective against eggs and small larvae, breaking the pest lifecycle early.
Result: Total cleanup of the field during the critical flowering and fruiting stages.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton | Bollworm Complex (American, Spotted, Pink), Jassids, Whiteflies, Thrips. |
| Chilli | Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa), Thrips (Leaf Curl/Murda), Aphids. |
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Dosage & Application Guide
The Golden Rule: Always use 200 Liters of water per acre. High water volume is critical for Indoxacarb to work effectively.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
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| Cotton | 160 – 200 ml | 200 L | 2.0 ml | 30 Days |
| Chilli | 160 – 200 ml | 200 L | 2.0 ml | 5 Days |
*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Timing: Apply at the Economic Threshold Level (ETL)—typically when you see 5% damage to fruiting bodies or when pest population rises. Best used during flowering and boll formation.
- Nozzle: Use a Hollow Cone nozzle for fine misting. Coverage is key for contact action.
- Pollinator Safety: Indoxacarb and Acetamiprid can affect bees. Avoid spraying during peak flowering hours; spray in the late evening.
- Compatibility: Compatible with most fungicides like Gharda Yamakazi or PGRs like Chamatkar. Avoid mixing with highly alkaline products (like Bordeaux mixture).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Kite kill larvae immediately?
The larvae stop feeding within 0-4 hours (saving your crop), but they may take 24-48 hours to physically die and fall off the plant.
2. How is Kite different from products like Cigna (Lufenuron)?
Cigna is an IGR (slow acting, prevents molting). Kite acts on the nervous system and stops damage immediately. Kite is better for "fire-fighting" when pest pressure is high.
3. Can I use Kite on vegetables other than Chilli?
While effective, always check the label. The PHI for Chilli is short (5 days), but other vegetables may vary.
4. Is it rainfast?
Yes, the SC formulation sticks well to leaves and generally becomes rainfast within 2-4 hours of drying.
5. Do I need to add a separate sticker?
Kite SC already contains high-quality surfactants and stickers, so adding extra silicon spreaders is usually not necessary unless the crop canopy is extremely dense.
Safety & Disclaimer
Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. This product is a Yellow Label (Highly Toxic) insecticide. Use full personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and masks during mixing and spraying.
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