Caldon, manufactured by Dhanuka Pesticides Ltd., is used predominantly for paddy and vegetables like brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, potato, pulses etc. It is water soluble powder formation. It controls chewing, sucking as well as miting insects. It has no effect on natural enemies of insects. While other insecticides in this category are effective for 7 days, Caldon is effective for nearly 21 days. It costs around Rs 60 per kg. For 1 acre of paddy 7.5 kg of Caldon need to be applied.
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