Kabuto Herbicide – Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL Broad-Spectrum Weed Control
Product Description
KABUTO Herbicide by IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. is a powerful, contact-based, non-selective and broad-spectrum herbicide designed for effective weed control in both agricultural and non-cropped areas.
Technical Details
- Technical Name: Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL
- Mode of Entry: Contact
- Mode of Action: Disrupts photosynthesis and ruptures weed cell membranes causing rapid desiccation and death.
Key Features & Benefits
- Fast-acting contact herbicide.
- Controls annual grasses, broadleaf weeds, and perennial weeds.
- Used in forests, railway tracks, airports, defense areas, canals, and orchards.
- Acts as a defoliant in cotton to improve fiber quality and prepare for second crop cycle.
- Inactive on soil contact, ensuring no residual effect.
Recommended Usage
Apply through ground-level spray targeting newly emerged weeds. Always use a Flood Jet or Flat Fan nozzle for uniform coverage.
Application Guidelines
| Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (ml/acre) | Dilution in Water (L/acre) | Waiting Period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Lambs quarter, Blue pimpernel, Nut sedge, Carpet weed, Common fumitory | 425–850 | 200 | 100 |
| Cotton | False amaranth, Carpet weed, Rice flat sedge, Wild jute, Dudhi | 500–800 | 200 | 150–180 |
| Maize | Nut sedge, Day flower, Carpet weed, Barnyard grass, Wild amaranth | 400–1000 | 200 | 90–120 |
| Rice | Barnyard grass, Goat weed, Commelina, Buffalo grass, Water clover | 500–1400 | 100 | — |
| Wheat | Grassy & broadleaf weeds | 1700 | 200 | 120–150 |
| Tea | Cogon grass, Button weed, Day flower, Hilo grass | 330–1700 | 80–160 | — |
| Apple | Musk rose, Rosa eglanteria, Rubus ellipticus | 1300 | 280–400 | — |
| Grapes | Nut sedge, Bermuda grass, Tridax daisy, Common purslane | 1000 | 500 | 90 |
Additional Notes
- KABUTO should be sprayed when weeds are young and actively growing.
- Avoid spraying when leaves have sand or dust; ideal to apply after rain.
- Provides fast action and complete desiccation of weed foliage.
Important Disclaimer
Note: This product is not supplied in Kerala due to local regulations. Always follow instructions mentioned on the product label and leaflet. Use safety equipment and protective clothing during handling and application.
| Chemical: Paraquat dichloride 24% SL |