Taurus® 500SP
TAURUS® 500SP is a powerful insecticide with a broad spectrum control especially for sucking insects such as aphids, thrips and whiteflies in agricultural crops like roses, French beans, runner beans, tomatoes, pepper, capsicum, melon among others.
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MODE OF ACTION: Thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate is a nereistoxin analogue insecticide with contact and stomach actions, which acts by blocking the synapsis of the central nervous system.
APPLICATION RATES
| Crop | Pest | Rate | Method of application |
| Rose, French beans, Common beans, Runner beans, Pepper, Capsicum | Aphids, thrips whiteflies | Foliar spray 500-750 g/ha in 1000 litres of water 0.5-0.75 g per litre of water | Apply at first signs of infestation of pests for maximum 3 applications on 10 day intervals per season. PHI: Tomato, Melon and Onion – 3 days, French bean, Runner bean, Pepper and Capsicum – 7 days. |
| Tomato | Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, Tuta absoluta | ||
| Melon | Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, Leafminer | ||
| Onion | Leafminer |
PREPARATION OF SPRAY MIXTURE: Fill spray tank with half the amount of required water. Add required amount of TAURUS® 500SP and fill the water to the required level. Agitate to ensure thorough mixing. Use the spray mixture on the same day of its preparation.
COMPATIBILITY: TAURUS® 500SP is compatible with most pesticides and foliar fertilizers. However, it is advisable to carry out a compatibility test before mixing commercial quantities or spraying a large area.
APPLICATION TIMING: Apply TAURUS® 500SP at the first signs of pest infestation and repeat applications at 10-day intervals.
APPLICATION TECHNIQUE: Apply TAURUS® 500SP as a foliar spray. Adequate coverage of the crop foliage while spraying should be ensured for effectiveness.
PHYTOTOXICITY: TAURUS® 500SP is not phytotoxic when used as recommended.
RE-ENTRY PERIOD: DO NOT enter treated areas during the restricted-entry interval of 12 hours. If entry is necessary, protective clothing should be worn.
