Dhanuka Targa Super (Quizalofop Ethyl 5% EC): Superior Post-Emergence Herbicide for Grassy Weed Control

🌾 What Is Dhanuka Targa Super?

Dhanuka Targa Super is a selective post-emergence herbicide formulated with Quizalofop Ethyl 5% EC, designed specifically to control narrow-leaved (grassy) weeds in broadleaf crops. It is absorbed by the leaves and stems of the weeds and rapidly translocated to their growing points, stopping weed growth at the root level.

🔬 Mode of Action

• Systemic herbicide that is absorbed through foliage and moves throughout the plant

• Inhibits the acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) enzyme, which is vital for fatty acid synthesis in grassy weeds

• Results in the death of the growing points and complete control of the weed

✅ Key Benefits of Targa Super

• ✔️ Highly effective against a wide range of grassy weeds

• 🚫 No adverse effect on broadleaf crops like soybean, groundnut, and cotton

• ⏳ Long-lasting control of grassy weeds

• 💧 Rainfast within a few hours after application

• 🌱 Promotes healthy crop growth by eliminating competition

🌿 Target Weeds Controlled

Targa Super effectively controls the following grassy weeds:

• Echinochloa spp. (Barnyard grass)

• Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Crowfoot grass)

• Digitaria spp. (Crabgrass)

• Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass)

• Eleusine indica (Goosegrass)

• Panicum spp.

🌱 Recommended Crops

• Soybean

• Groundnut (Peanut)

• Cotton

• Pulses

• Sunflower

• Vegetables like onion, garlic, tomato (check label)

📦 Dosage & Application

• Dosage: 400–500 ml per hectare (approximately 160–200 ml per acre)

• Dilution: Mix in 200–250 liters of water per hectare

• Application Stage: 15–25 days after sowing or when weeds are at 2–4 leaf stage

• Method: Use flat-fan nozzle for uniform coverage

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• 🧤 Wear gloves, masks, and protective clothing while spraying

• ⛔ Avoid spraying on windy days or before rain

• 🚿 Wash equipment and hands thoroughly after use

• 🐝 Keep away from aquatic areas and pollinators

🧪 Compatibility

• Compatible with most herbicides and fungicides

• Always perform a jar test before tank-mixing with other chemicals

• Avoid mixing with strongly acidic or alkaline solutions

📦 Available Packaging

• 100 ml

• 250 ml

• 500 ml

• 1 liter

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can Targa Super be used for wheat?
No, Targa Super is selective for broadleaf crops only. It will harm cereals like wheat.

Q2. Is it effective on broadleaf weeds?
No, Targa Super controls only narrow-leaved (grassy) weeds.

Q3. Can I tank mix it with insecticide?
Yes, but perform a jar test and follow label guidelines.

Q4. What if it rains after spraying?
Targa Super becomes rainfast in 2–3 hours after application.

Q5. Is it safe for pollinators?
Yes, but avoid spraying during flowering or when bees are actively foraging.

🏁 Conclusion

Dhanuka Targa Super (Quizalofop Ethyl 5% EC) is a highly efficient and crop-safe herbicide for post-emergence control of grassy weeds in broadleaf crops. It protects yield by eliminating weed competition without damaging your main crop. A must-have for modern farming where weed management is essential to profitability.