Tegata Insecticide (Lambda-cyhalothrin 9.5% + Thiamethoxam 12.6% ZC)
Tegata is a powerful 'one-shot' insecticide from Parijat, designed to protect your crops from complex pest attacks. It saves you time and money by combining two potent active ingredients in one bottle.
Stop worrying about mixing different products. Tegata is a pre-mixed solution that tackles both sucking pests (like aphids, jassids, whiteflies) and chewing pests (like bollworms, fruit borers) at the same time. Its advanced ZC formulation provides fast knockdown and long-lasting control.
Tegata's unique formula acts as a systemic, contact, and stomach poison, providing complete 360-degree protection for your crop.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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One-Shot Solution: Saves time, labor, and cost by controlling sucking and chewing pests with a single spray.
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Broad-Spectrum Power: Highly effective against a wide range of pests, including aphids, jassids, bollworms, stem borers, and thrips.
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Long-Lasting Control: Advanced ZC "Zeon Capsule" technology protects the active ingredient from sunlight (UV rays) for extended residual action.
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Excellent Rain-Fastness: The formulation sticks strongly to leaves and resists wash-off from rain, protecting your investment.
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Phyto-Tonic Effect: Promotes crop vigor, greening, and branching, leading to a healthier and more resilient plant.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Brand Name | Tegata |
| Technical Name | Lambda-cyhalothrin 9.5% + Thiamethoxam 12.6% ZC |
| IRAC MoA Code | 3A + 4A |
| Chemical Group | Synthetic Pyrethroid + Neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | ZC (Capsule Suspension + Suspension Concentrate) |
| Toxicity Label | Yellow Label (Highly Toxic) |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Tegata works with a powerful dual-action 'cross-fire' effect that targets the pest's nervous system in two different ways, making it highly effective and delaying resistance.
- Systemic Action (Thiamethoxam): The insecticide is quickly absorbed by the plant and moves upward into new leaves and stems. When sucking pests (like aphids) feed on the plant's sap, they ingest the poison, which attacks their nervous system, leading to paralysis and death. This protects the plant from the inside.
- Contact & Stomach Action (Lambda-cyhalothrin): This ingredient stays on the leaf surface in tiny, protective capsules. It provides a "knockdown" punch, killing chewing pests (like caterpillars) when they walk over (contact) or eat (stomach) the treated leaves. This protects the plant from the outside.
- Result (Vigor Effect): Beyond killing pests, Tegata also has a "vigor effect," stimulating the plant's natural defenses. This often results in a visibly greener, healthier, and more productive crop.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
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| Cotton | Jassids, Aphids, Thrips, Bollworm complex |
| Maize | Aphids, Shoot Fly, Stem Borer |
| Soybean | Stem Fly, Semilooper, Girdle Beetle |
| Chilli | Thrips, Fruit Borer, Whitefly |
| Tomato | Thrips, Fruit Borer, Whitefly |
| Tea | Thrips, Semilooper, Tea Mosquito Bug |
Dosage & Application Guide
The Golden Rule: Always follow the "Dose per Acre" for accurate results.
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 | 80 ml | 200 L | 0.4 ml | 26 |
| Maize | 50 ml | 200 L | 0.25 ml | 42 |
| Soybean | 50 ml | 200 L | 0.25 ml | 48 |
| Chilli | 60 ml | 200 L | 0.3 ml | 3 |
| Tomato | 50 ml | 200 L | 0.25 ml | 5 |
| Tea | 60 ml | 200 L | 0.3 ml | 7 |
*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Timing: Apply as soon as pests reach the Economic Threshold Level (ETL). For bee safety, spray during the early morning or late evening when pollinators are not active.
- Mixing: Fill the spray tank with half the required water, add the recommended dose of Tegata, stir well, and then add the remaining water. Always conduct a jar test before tank-mixing with other chemicals. Do not mix with alkaline products like Bordeaux mixture.
- Coverage: Ensure thorough coverage of all plant parts, including the undersides of the leaves, for effective contact action.
- Safety: Always wear PPE (gloves, mask, goggles). Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What pests does Tegata control?
Tegata is a "one-shot" solution that controls both sucking pests (like aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips) and chewing pests (like bollworms, stem borers, fruit borers) in a single spray.
2. What is a "ZC" formulation and why is it better?
ZC is an advanced formulation that combines a Capsule Suspension (CS) and a Suspension Concentrate (SC). This means one active is in tiny protective capsules for long-lasting UV protection, while the other is ready for quick plant absorption. This provides extended control and excellent rain-fastness.
3. Is Tegata resistant to rain?
Yes. The advanced ZC formulation has excellent rain-fastness. The capsules are designed to stick firmly to the leaf surface, so it won't wash off easily after the spray has dried.
4. Can I use Tegata on vegetables close to harvest?
It's perfect for some! Tegata has a very short Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) for Chilli (3 days) and Tomato (5 days). However, for other crops like Soybean, the PHI is 48 days. Always check the table and label for your specific crop.
5. Does Tegata only kill pests?
No, it also has a "phyto-tonic" or "vigor effect." The Thiamethoxam component can stimulate the plant's stress-defense proteins, resulting in a greener, healthier, and more robust crop with better branching.
Safety & Disclaimer
Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. The information provided here is for guidance only. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during application.
