InsecticideToxicity: Green (Caution)Systemic Mode of Action
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC
Chemical Group: Ryanoid / Anthranilic Diamide
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC is India’s premier diamide insecticide that activates insect ryanodine receptors, halting feeding within minutes. Exceptionally safe for beneficial predators and pollinators.
Dosage / Acre
60 ml per acre
0.3 to 0.4 ml per liter water
Rainfastness
2 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
14 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
150 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
CottonPaddySugarcaneTomatoChillySoybeanMaize
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
Pink BollwormAmerican BollwormStem BorerLeaf FolderFruit BorerFall Armyworm
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Apply at early egg-hatching or first larval instar stage for 100% control.
- Maintain adequate water volume of 150-200 liters per acre for uniform foliar canopy coverage.
- Excellent translaminar movement ensures control on underside of leaves.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Wear protective rubber gloves and mask during spray preparation.
- Do not spray directly onto flowering crops during peak morning bee-foraging hours.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 0.3 to 0.4 ml per liter. This equates to approximately 4.5 ml per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC is 14 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 2 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC is registered and labeled for use on: Cotton, Paddy, Sugarcane, Tomato, Chilly, Soybean, Maize.