Bayer Confidor Super Insecticide is a powerful insecticide designed with the active ingredient Imidacloprid 350 SC (30.5% w/w), which delivers superior protection against a wide range of sucking pests. Known for its long-lasting persistence, it provides systemic and contact action, making it highly effective in controlling pests like aphids, jassids, and thrips in cotton and rice crops.

Product Specifications

Key Features & Benefits

• Precision Pest Control: Effectively targets a variety of sucking pests like aphids, jassids, and thrips without harming beneficial insects.
• Systemic Action: Moves throughout the plant, protecting both treated and untreated parts, ensuring full crop protection.
• Ideal for IPM Programs: Selectively acts on pests while being safer for natural predators, making it suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Improved Efficiency: Enhances wetting, spreading, and absorption on leaves, leading to better pest control and plant health.
• Cost-effective: Economical and easy to apply, providing convenience for farmers and growers.

How it Works:

Imidacloprid, the active ingredient, disrupts the nervous system of pests by acting as an antagonist to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in their central nervous system. This causes nerve cells to become excited, eventually leading to the death of the targeted insect.

Usage Instructions

• Method of Application: Can be applied as a foliar spray, soil application, or seed treatment depending on the crop and pest situation.

FAQs

Q: How does Confidor Super work on pests?
A: Confidor Super acts by interfering with the nerve signals of pests, leading to their paralysis and eventual death.

Q: What crops can Confidor Super be used on?
A: It is recommended for use on cotton and rice crops to control pests like aphids, jassids, thrips, and plant hoppers.

Q: What is the recommended dosage for Confidor Super?
A: The recommended dosage is 0.3-0.5 ml per liter of water, applied as a foliar spray or soil application.

Q: Is Confidor Super safe for beneficial insects?
A: Yes, Confidor Super selectively targets sucking pests and is relatively safer for beneficial insects, making it ideal for IPM programs.

Q: How long does Confidor Super provide protection?
A: Confidor Super offers long-lasting protection due to its systemic action, protecting crops for an extended period.