Bayer Confidor is a broad-spectrum, systemic insecticide containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, manufactured by Bayer CropScience.
Key Specifications & Action
- Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (Soluble Liquid)
- Chemical Group: Neonicotinoid
- Mode of Action: Systemic action. It is absorbed by the plant’s roots and leaves and moves upward, disrupting the insect nervous system via nicotinic acetylcholine receptors to cause paralysis and death.
- Residual Protection: Lasts for 10 to 14 days per application.
Target Pests & Crops
- Pests Controlled: Effectively manages sucking and other pests like aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and termites.
- Recommended Crops: Used across various crops including cotton, rice, chilli, and mango.
Dosage & Application
- Foliar Spray: Generally mixes at 0.5 ml per litre of water or 50–100 ml per acre.
- Soil Drenching: Applicable at 50–100 ml per acre for soil pests like termites.
- Safety Precaution: Highly toxic to bees; apply during early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak foraging time
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