Adama Tapuz

About Tapuz Insecticide

• Tapuz is an insecticide product offered by Adama.
• Tapuz Insecticide is a pre-mix of buprofezin and acephate, which are active ingredients that work through two different modes of action.
• This combination makes Tapuz a quick, long-lasting, and effective tool for managing Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH) in paddy crop.

Tapuz Insecticide Technical Details

• Technical Name: Buprofezin 15% + Acephate 35% WP
• Mode of Entry: Systemic, contact and stomach action
• Mode of Action: Tapuz acts as an insect growth regulator and simultaneously affects the nervous system of the insect by inhibiting the transmission of messages through disruption of acetylcholine that leads to paralysis and death of target pests.

Key Features & Benefits

• Tapuz Insecticide combines two active ingredients, buprofezin and acephate, which work together to control pests effectively. Buprofezin acts as an insect growth regulator, inhibiting moulting, while acephate disrupts the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death.
• It is particularly effective against Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH), which are common and damaging pests in rice cultivation.
• As an early season spray, Tapuz provides quicker, long-lasting, and effective control of the targeted pests, helping to protect the rice crops throughout the growing season.
• Tapuz Insecticide has a pronounced phytotonic effect on plants.

Tapuz Insecticide Usage & Crops

• Recommendations:

• Method of Application: Foliar Spray

Additional Information:

• Comparatively safer to human and domestic animals.
• No phytotoxicity has been reported when used as recommended.