Protect Your Crops Like a Pro with Bayer Confidor – Long-Lasting Defense Against Sucking Pests

Sucking pests like whiteflies, aphids, and thrips silently destroy crops and reduce your income. But experienced farmers know the power of Bayer Confidor, a trusted insecticide containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, designed to stop pests at the root — literally.

Confidor doesn’t just sit on the surface. Its root-systemic action helps it move throughout the plant, protecting every leaf and stem from within. One timely application can mean the difference between a failed harvest and a bumper yield.

Why Experienced Farmers Choose Bayer Confidor

• Complete Control Over Sucking Insects – Destroys aphids, jassids, thrips, hoppers, whiteflies, psylla, leaf miners, termites, and more
• Systemic Action, Long-Lasting Effect – Absorbed by roots and leaves, moves upward in the plant for extended protection
• Low Dosage, High Impact – Just 0.5 ml per litre or 50–100 ml per acre provides weeks of pest control
• Works on Multiple Crops – Safe and effective for cotton, sugarcane, rice, mango, chilli, tomato, grapes, citrus, okra, sunflower, groundnut
• Early Action, Better Yield – Best when applied at early infestation — reduces pest build-up and crop stress
• Farmer-Tested, Bayer-Certified – From the brand known for global crop protection innovation

Product Specifications

• Brand: Bayer
• Product Name: Confidor (Imidacloprid 17.8% SL)
• Formulation Type: Soluble Liquid (SL)
• Mode of Action: Systemic Insecticide
• Application Method: Foliar Spray and Soil Application
• Recommended Dosage: 50–100 ml per acre or 0.5 ml per litre of water
• Target Crops: Cotton, Rice, Chilli, Sugarcane, Mango, Sunflower, Okra, Citrus, Groundnut, Grapes, Tomato
• Controls: Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Jassids, Hoppers, Flea Beetles, Termites, Leaf Miners, Psylla

How to Use Bayer Confidor

• When to Apply: At early stage of pest attack for best results
• Dosage:
  • Foliar spray – 0.5 ml/litre of water
  • Soil drenching – 50–100 ml per acre
• Application Tips:
  • Always spray during calm weather (morning or evening)
  • Avoid application during rain or strong wind
  • Use flat fan or hollow cone nozzle for uniform coverage

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I use Bayer Confidor on vegetables?

Yes, Confidor is widely used on tomato, chilli, okra, and other vegetables. Just follow the recommended dosage.

Q2. How many days does the effect of Confidor last?

It provides protection for 10–14 days depending on crop, weather, and pest pressure.

Q3. Can Confidor be mixed with other insecticides or fungicides?

Yes, it is compatible with most insecticides and fungicides. However, do a jar test before mixing.

Q4. Is Confidor harmful to beneficial insects?

Confidor has selective action and is often used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Avoid spraying when bees are active.

Q5. Is it effective against termites in soil?

Yes, Confidor is root-systemic and also controls termites in early stages when used as a soil application.