Active ingredient and systemic action
- Contains Imidacloprid 17.8% Soluble Liquid (SL), a neonicotinoid class insecticide.
- Binds selectively to post-synaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in insect nerve tissues, causing irreversible neural failure and death.
- Absorbed rapidly through leaves, roots, and stems, translocating systemically to protect new flushes and vegetative shoots.
Target pests and labeled crops
- Cotton: Effectively suppresses aphids, jassids (leafhoppers), and thrips during early and mid-vegetative phases.
- Paddy: Manages green leafhoppers and brown planthoppers when applied at recommended threshold levels.
- Chilli, tomato, and okra: Controls whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, significantly reducing viral disease transmission.
- Sugarcane: Applied as a sett drench or soil treatment to protect emerging cane buds against subterranean termite damage.
Application methods and precautions
- Foliar spray: Dilute at prescribed label rates with clean water and spray evenly across the canopy.
- Soil drenching and sett dipping: Used for sugarcane setts and nursery transplants to establish early seedling protection.
- Follow CIBRC approved application guidelines, avoid spraying during active bee foraging hours, and observe pre-harvest intervals.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Confidor?
Confidor contains Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (Soluble Liquid).
Which pests does Confidor control?
It controls sucking pests like aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and soil termites.
Is Confidor a systemic insecticide?
Yes, it possesses strong systemic properties and translocates upward through plant tissues.
Can Confidor be used for sugarcane termite control?
Yes, it is registered for sett treatment or soil drenching in sugarcane to prevent termite attacks.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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