How to Control Yellow Stem Borer in Paddy with Adama Barroz

Adama Barroz for Stem Borer in Paddy: Stem Borer is one of the most common pests in India. Yellow Stem Borer which is a common name of Scirpophaga incertulas feeds on tillers of paddy. This leaves a dead heart shoot which ultimately results in a white ear. This causes a huge yield loss for rice farmers. Hence to overcome this pest, every farmer should check their fields for stem borers. When they see any such symptoms, immediately, they should use appropriate agro chemicals for stem borer. To control this pest, Adama has come up with a new product, Barroz. Here in this piece of information, you are going to know about the technical name, recommended dose per hectare, etc of Barroz product. Hence have a look at the below section.

Adama Barroz for Stem Borer
Adama Barroz for Stem Borer

Adama Barroz for Stem Borer in Rice Fields:

Chemical Composition: This product has two technicals namely Cartap Hydrochloride 7.5% w/w & Emamectin Benzoate 0.25% w/w. This is a unique combination that is one of its kind which no other product has. With the help of both these technicals, we can see better control of stem borer.

Recommended Dose: Company is recommending around 3kg per acre or 7.5 kg per hectare. Since it has a higher percentage of cartap hydrochloride, only 3kg is sufficient unlike 7.5kg per acre.

Target Pest: This is mainly for the paddy stem borer. This might not show effective results on other insects in paddy fields.

Mode of Action: This is a systemic insecticide. It has two ways of action. One molecule, Emamectin causes paralysis and the other molecule Cartap kills the insect when ingested (as Stomach Poison).

Time of Application: Company is suggesting a different time of application for different parts of India. For the South & East India region, 15-25 DAT is the time of application. While in the North India region, 25-35 DAT is the time of application of Barroz.

Method of Application: Since this has a granular formulation, only broadcasting is the method of application for Barroz. You can either mix 3kg of Barroz in Urea or in Sand and you have to broadcast uniformly in one acre of land.

Packing Available: 3kg

Toxicity Label: This is a moderately toxic product, hence it comes under Blue Label.

Adama Barroz for Stem Borer
Adama Barroz for Stem Borer

Benefits of Astra:

  • 2-way attack on Stem Borer
  • Results for longer periods
  • Helps in Tiller growth
  • Cost-effective as the price of Barroz is affordable

Precautions:

  • One has to use protective gear while using this agro chemical.
  • One should not eat, drink, chew and smoke while using this insecticide.
  • Keep this product away from foodstuff and animal feed.
  • Do avoid direct contact with the mouth, eyes, and skin.

This is all about the Barroz to control Stem Borer in Paddy. Hope you got the information that you are searching for the agro chemical Barroz of Adama.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Macarena Bio Solution:

What is Barroz Technical Name or Composition?

Cartap Hydrochloride 7.5% w/w & Emamectin Benzoate 0.25% w/w

What is the Adama Barroz Dose per Acre?

3kg per acre

What is Barroz Adama Price in India?

Around 800 rupees per acre