Chemical profile and neonicotinoid mode of action
- Active ingredient: Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (soluble liquid, IRAC Group 4A).
- Mode of action: Agonist of insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR); causes sustained neuro-excitation, paralysis, and death.
- Acro-petally systemic: Rapidly absorbed by root systems and foliage, moving upward through xylem vessels to defend new leaf flushes.
- Low application rate: Delivers potent insect protection at low active ingredient doses per acre.
Target sucking insect pests and registered crops
- Cotton: Highly effective against aphids, jassids, and thrips during early vegetative establishment.
- Paddy (Rice): Industry standard for managing Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH).
- Chilli: Controls chilli thrips and aphids, mitigating leaf curling and vector-borne viral transmission.
- Vegetables: Protects tomato, brinjal, okra, and cabbage against aphids, whiteflies, and jassids.
- Sugarcane: Applied as a sett drench or foliar spray to control termites and pyrilla.
Spraying methods, application timing, and safety stewardship
- Application methods: Administered via foliar spray, seedling root dip before transplanting, or direct soil drenching.
- Spray timing: Apply at early economic threshold levels when initial sucking pest colonies appear.
- Pollinator protection: Avoid spraying during peak honeybee flight hours, as neonicotinoids are hazardous to pollinators.
- Pre-harvest interval: Strictly follow CIB&RC approved pre-harvest waiting periods before crop harvest.
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Common questions
What is the active chemical in Bayer Confidor?
Confidor contains Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide.
Which insect pests are controlled by Confidor?
It controls sucking pests including aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and brown plant hoppers (BPH).
Can Confidor be used for seedling root dip?
Yes, dipping vegetable seedling roots in a dilute Confidor solution before transplanting provides weeks of early sucking pest protection.
Is Confidor safe for honeybees?
No, Imidacloprid is toxic to bees; do not spray during daytime foraging hours in blooming fields.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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