Chemical properties and neurotoxic mode of action
- Second-generation neonicotinoid: Active ingredient Clothianidin at 50% concentration (IRAC Group 4A / Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist).
- Synaptic hyper-activation: Binds strongly to postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insect nerves, causing irreversible excitation, convulsions, paralysis, and death.
- Systemic root and foliar absorption: Rapidly absorbed through roots and green foliage, translocating through xylem vessels to protect fresh shoots and untreated canopy zones.
- Water Dispersible Granule (WDG): Clean, dust-free granules that dissolve readily in spray water without nozzle clogging.
CIBRC approved target crops and insect pests
Approved in Indian agriculture for managing Jassids, Whiteflies, and Aphids in cotton; Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and Green Leaf Hopper in rice; Termites and White grubs in sugarcane; and Aphids in tea and vegetables. Its translaminar and systemic strength makes it particularly effective against sucking pests hiding on the lower leaf surface.
Application guidelines, dosage and safety
- Apply at low, potent dosages according to CIBRC approved label recommendations (typically 20 to 25 grams per acre in 200 liters of water for field crops).
- Apply using a knapsack or power sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle for uniform foliar wetting.
- Observe the mandatory Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) printed on the product packaging before harvesting produce.
- Avoid spraying flowering crops during peak daytime hours when bees and pollinators are active.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active chemical ingredient in Clothianidin 50% WDG?
It contains Clothianidin at 50% concentration formulated as Water Dispersible Granules (WDG).
How does Clothianidin control Brown Plant Hopper in rice?
Its systemic xylem movement translocates into lower tiller stems where plant hoppers feed, paralyzing their nervous systems within hours.
What is the advantage of a WDG formulation?
WDG granules are dustless during measuring, disperse instantly in water, and leave zero sediment to clog spray nozzles.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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