Taurus 500SP is a powerful systemic insecticide formulated for effective control of key sucking insect pests, including aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leaf miners, and Tuta absoluta, in vegetables, ornamentals, and edible crops.
Containing Thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate 500 g/kg, Taurus 500SP provides rapid contact and stomach action with long residual control, making it ideal for tomatoes, beans, peppers, capsicum, melons, onions, and roses. Its reliable performance supports healthy crop growth, improved yields, and reduced pest damage under Kenyan farming conditions.
About Taurus 500SP
- Active Ingredient: Thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate 500 g/kg
- Formulation Type: Water Soluble Powder (SP)
- Product Type: Insecticide
- Mode of Action: Contact and stomach action (nAChR agonist)
- Target Pests: Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leaf miners, Tuta absoluta
- Target Crops: Tomatoes, French beans, runner beans, peppers, capsicum, melons, onions, roses
- Re-Entry Interval (REI): 12 hours
Why Choose Taurus 500SP
- Strong control of major sucking insect pests
- Effective against Tuta absoluta in tomatoes
- Systemic activity protects new growth
- Suitable for vegetables and ornamentals
- Supports integrated pest management programs
- Proven performance under field conditions
Application Instructions
| Crop | Pest | Rate | Method of Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roses | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies | Foliar spray: 300–500 g/Ha (6–10 g per 20 L of water) Using 1000 L of water per hectare | Apply at first signs of infestation for maximum effectiveness. Maximum 3 applications per season at 10-day intervals. PHI: |
| French beans | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies | ||
| Runner beans | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies | ||
| Pepper, Capsicum | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies | ||
| Tomato | Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Tuta absoluta | ||
| Melon, Onion | Whiteflies, Leaf miners |












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