Cartap

Cartap is a pesticide that was first introduced into the market in Japan in 1967. Its commercial names include Padan, Kritap, AG-Tap, Thiobel, and Vegetox. It is commonly used as a hydrochloride (C₇H₁₅N₃O₂S₃HCl). Cartap is essentially a contact and stomach poison. It is used for the control of chewing and sucking pests and results in insect paralysis. It has been categorized as a high-effectiveness, low-toxicity, and low-residue pesticide used in rice and sugarcane fields.