Dhanuka MORTAR® is an insecticide containing Cartap Hydrochloride 75% SG, formulated for the management of important insect pests in rice. It is a soluble-granule formulation from Dhanuka Agritech Limited and is specifically recommended for yellow stem borer and leaf folder in rice. (Dhanuka Agritech Limited)
Key Features
• Technical: Cartap Hydrochloride 75% SG
• Company: Dhanuka Agritech Limited
• Crop: Rice (Paddy)
• Target Pests: Yellow Stem Borer and Leaf Folder
• Provides systemic, contact and translaminar activity.
• Dhanuka describes MORTAR as having activity against the egg, larval and adult stages of the target insects. (Dhanuka Agritech Limited)
Mode of Action
MORTAR works through a nereistoxin (NTX) mode of action. Cartap Hydrochloride disrupts nerve transmission in insects by acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, leading to paralysis and eventual death of the target insect. (Dhanuka Agritech Limited)
Target Crop & Pests
Rice (Paddy)
• Yellow Stem Borer (Scirpophaga incertulas)
• Leaf Folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) (Directorate of Plant Protection)
Recommended Application
Dhanuka’s product page specifies 200 g per acre. The government-approved label gives a formulation range of 425–500 g/ha with 250–500 L water/ha for rice. Follow the product label supplied with the purchased pack for the applicable dosage and application instructions. (Dhanuka Agritech Limited)
MORTAR should be applied using suitable spraying equipment with uniform coverage. Use only on the crops and pests specified on the product label. (Directorate of Plant Protection)
Agricultural Advisory: Always read and follow the current product label and leaflet before application. For crop-specific recommendations, consult a qualified agricultural expert or agronomist.
