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Carbofuran 3% CG - Dosage & Uses

Insecticide · controls insects · 19 crops · 37 label claims

Extremely toxic - red label triangle (Poison)

Carbofuran dosage by crop

Registered label doses of Carbofuran 3% CG: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient and formulation per hectare, water volume and pre-harvest waiting period
CropPest / diseaseMethoda.i. per haFormulation per haWater (L/ha)Waiting period (days)
AppleWooly Aphids · InsectsSpray5/tree166/tree--
BajraShoot Borer Fly · InsectsSpray150050000--
BananaAphids · InsectsSpray50g/suckers166g/sucker--
BananaRhizome Weevil · InsectsSpray1 g/ suckers33g/sucker--
BarleyAphids · InsectsSpray100033300--
BarleyJassids · InsectsSpray125041600--
ChilliesAphids · InsectsSpray100033300--
ChilliesThrips · InsectsSpray100033300--
CitrusLeaf Miner · InsectsSpray150050000--
French BeanGrey Weevil · InsectsSpray100033300--
French BeanStem Weevil · InsectsSpray100033300--
French BeanWhite Grub · InsectsSpray75023300--
French BeanWhite Grub · InsectsSpray70023300--
GroundnutPod Borer · InsectsSpray150050000--
GroundnutWhite Grub · InsectsSpray100033300--
MaizeShoot Borer Fly · InsectsSpray100033300--
MaizeStem Borer · InsectsSpray100033300--
MaizeThrips · InsectsSpray100033300--
Mustardleaf Miner · InsectsSpray200066600--
MustardWhite Fly · InsectsSpray200066600--
OkraJassids · InsectsSpray100033300--
PaddyBrown Planthopper · InsectsSpray75025000--
PaddyGall Midge · InsectsSpray75025000--
PaddyGreen Leaf Hopper · InsectsSpray75025000--
PaddyHispa · InsectsSpray75025000--
PaddyStem Borer · InsectsSpray75025000--
PeaAphids · InsectsSpray1000---
PeaShoot Borer Fly · InsectsSpray1000---
PeachAphids · InsectsSpray100033300--
PeachLeaf Curl · InsectsSpray100033300--
PotatoAphids · InsectsSpray50016600--
PotatoJassids · InsectsSpray100033300--
SorghumShoot Borer Fly · InsectsSpray100033300--
SorghumStem Borer · InsectsSpray2508300--
SugarcaneTop Borer · InsectsSpray200066600--
TeaCock Chafer Grub · InsectsSpray0.3g/plant33.10g/plant--
TomatoWhite Fly · InsectsSpray120040000--

Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.

Crops on the Carbofuran label

  • Apple 1 claim
  • Bajra 1 claim
  • Banana 2 claims
  • Barley 2 claims
  • Chillies 2 claims
  • Citrus 1 claim
  • French Bean 4 claims
  • Groundnut 2 claims
  • Maize 3 claims
  • Mustard 2 claims
  • Okra 1 claim
  • Paddy 5 claims
  • Pea 2 claims
  • Peach 2 claims
  • Potato 2 claims
  • Sorghum 2 claims
  • Sugarcane 1 claim
  • Tea 1 claim
  • Tomato 1 claim

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) approved label claims, compiled by NaPanta agronomists · View source →. Updated: reviewed with each CIB&RC registration update · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbofuran 3% CG used for?

Carbofuran 3% CG is a insecticide registered in India for insects control on 19 crops including Apple, Bajra, Banana, Barley.

What is the dosage of Carbofuran 3% CG per acre?

Label doses are given per hectare in the table above; divide by 2.47 for one acre. The dose differs by crop and target pest, so use the row for your crop and follow the water volume shown.

How toxic is Carbofuran 3% CG?

Carbofuran 3% CG carries the red label triangle - extremely toxic (Poison). Wear protective clothing, keep away from children and water bodies, and observe the waiting period before harvest.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Carbofuran 3% CG?

The pre-harvest interval for Carbofuran 3% CG varies by crop and formulation. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop. PHI is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest to ensure residues are within safe limits.

How do I dispose of empty pesticide containers safely?

Triple-rinse the container with water and pour rinsate into the spray tank. Puncture the container so it cannot be reused. Do not burn, bury, or throw in water bodies. Return to the dealer or dispose at a designated waste collection point as per CPCB guidelines.

What should I do if a farmer is accidentally exposed to a pesticide?

Move the person away from the exposure area immediately. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. For eye exposure, rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Go to the nearest hospital and take the pesticide label or container for the doctor to identify the active ingredient.