Active Ingredient and Systemic Spectrum
Imidacloprid (IRAC Group 4A) acts as an agonist on insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR). By binding to these neural receptors, it prevents normal nerve signaling, leading to tremors, paralysis, cessation of feeding, and death.
Its high acropetal xylem mobility distributes the active ingredient throughout newly expanding shoots and foliage.
- Cotton: Sucking pest complex including aphids, jassids, and thrips.
- Paddy: Brown planthopper (BPH) and green leafhopper.
- Sugarcane: Termite suppression via set drenching or furrow application.
- Vegetables: Whiteflies, aphids, and thrips in chillies, tomatoes, and okra.
- Seed dressing: Protects tender seedlings from early sucking insect attacks for several weeks after emergence.
Application Stewardship and Pollinator Protection
Because neonicotinoids are systemic and persistent, growers must follow responsible application timings and dosage limits to preserve beneficial pollinators.
Calibrating sprayers correctly ensures uniform crop wetting without excessive runoff into the soil.
- Avoid spraying during active crop bloom to protect foraging honeybees and non-target beneficial insects.
- Apply during morning or late evening hours using calibrated hollow cone nozzles.
- Observe the pre-harvest interval (PHI) stipulated on the registered container label prior to harvest.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Bayer Confidor?
Confidor contains Imidacloprid, a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide available in 17.8% SL and 70% WG formulations.
Which insect pests does Confidor primarily target?
It targets sap-sucking pests including aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and plant hoppers across diverse field and horticultural crops.
Can Confidor be used for seed treatment?
Yes, Imidacloprid formulations are widely approved for seed dressing to protect emerging seedlings from early sucking pests.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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