InsecticideToxicity: Yellow (Poison)Systemic Mode of Action
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL
Chemical Group: Neonicotinoid
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is India’s most trusted systemic neonicotinoid against sap-sucking insect complexes, offering rapid acropetal uptake through xylem vessels.
Dosage / Acre
50 – 100 ml per acre
0.3 – 0.5 ml per liter water
Rainfastness
3 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
21 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
150 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
CottonPaddyChillySugarcaneMangoOkraSunflower
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
AphidsJassidsWhiteflyThripsBrown Plant Hopper (BPH)Termites
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Highly effective as both foliar spray and seedling root dip before transplanting.
- Also used for termite protection in sugarcane setts.
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Highly toxic to honeybees. Avoid spraying during crop full-bloom.
- Rotate with non-neonicotinoid chemistries to manage sucking-pest resistance.
Popular Commercial Brands
Well-known commercial products formulated with Imidacloprid 17.8% SL:
Confidor (Bayer)Tatamida (Tata Rallis)Victor (Dhanuka)
Other Insecticides
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Official MoA&FW (.nic.in & .gov.in)Official Regulatory & Label Claim Portals for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL
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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee
Verify statutory label claims, approved crop-pest combinations, MRL limits, and banned pesticide circulars for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL.
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Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage
Official advisories on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), locust monitoring, and state biocontrol laboratories.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 0.3 – 0.5 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 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is 21 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 3 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is registered and labeled for use on: Cotton, Paddy, Chilly, Sugarcane, Mango, Okra, Sunflower.