About FIPRONIL 0.3 GR
Fipronil 0.3% GR is a granular insecticide used in agriculture to control a variety of insect pests in crops like rice, sugarcane, and wheat. It works through both contact and stomach action, disrupting the insect's central nervous system. Key Uses and BenefitsFipronil 0.3% GR is a broad-spectrum, systemic insecticide that is effective against a wide range of pests.
- Target Pests: It is primarily used to control stem borers, brown plant hoppers, green leafhoppers, rice leaf folders, gall midges, white-backed plant hoppers, whorl maggots in rice, and early shoot borers, root borers, and termites in sugarcane and wheat.
- Mode of Action: It belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical family and works by blocking gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-gated chloride channels in the insect's central nervous system, leading to excess neuronal stimulation and death.
- Additional Benefits: Besides pest control, it is noted for a "plant growth enhancement" (PGE) effect, which can lead to enhanced root growth, more productive tillers, and overall higher crop yields.
Application and DosageFipronil 0.3% GR is typically applied to the soil as a granule.
- Method: Granules can be broadcasted manually or by using a mechanical dispenser, sometimes mixed with sand or fertilizer.
- Timing: For rice, it should be applied within 15-25 days after transplanting in fields with 2-3 cm of standing water.
- Recommended Dosage (per acre):
- Paddy (Rice): 6-10 kg
- Sugarcane: 10-13 kg
- Wheat: 8 kg