Fipronil
“Novel Insecticide with Different Mode of Action, Effective against Wide Range of Insect Pests”
Product Category: Insecticide
Active Ingredient: Fipronil
Formulation: Available in Granules Formulation (0.4% G) & SC Formulation (Suspension Concentrate) with 5% w/v concentration
Target Crop: Rice
Target Pests: Stem Borers, Leaf Folder, Plant Hoppers
Mode of Action:
- Contact & stomach action.
- Disrupts the insect central nervous system by blocking the passage of chloride ions.
Key Properties / USPs:
- Broad-spectrum activities and can be used on various crops like Rice.
- Useful as insect resistance management (IRM) tool.
- PGR (Plant Growth Regulator) effects, showing greening effect on crops with excellent crop safety.
- Suitable for IPM (integrated pest management) programs, that is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
Recommendations:
|
Formulation |
Crop |
Pests |
Dose |
|
Fipronil 0.4% |
Rice |
Stem Borers, Leaf Folder, Plant Hoppers |
6 kg / Acre |
|
Fipronil 5% |
Rice |
Stem Borers, Leaf Folder, Plant Hoppers |
480 ml / Acre |
Method of Application:
- Apply product as broadcasting over the plants when insect population reaches ETL.
- Use good quality sprayer & hollow cone nozzles and ensure thorough coverage of the crop while using Fipronil SC 5%.
Registration Details: Product is registered in Pakistan under form-16.
SKU: Fipronil 0.4%G is available in 6 kg sachet pack & Fipronil 5% SC is available in 480 ml bottle pack.