Active Ingredient and Concentrated SC Formulation
Confidor Super contains Imidacloprid formulated as a high-density suspension concentrate (30.5% SC).
It acts on post-synaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect central nervous system, interfering with signal transmission and causing paralysis.
The advanced SC formulation provides superior rainfastness and leaf adherence compared to older liquid formulations.
- Formulation: 30.5 percent Suspension Concentrate (SC)
- Acropetal translocation: Rapidly absorbed through foliage and translocated upward into new vegetative shoots
- Lower application volume: Concentrated formulation reduces packaging volume and freight costs
Target Pests and Approved Crop Applications
Confidor Super is registered for managing difficult sap-sucking pest complexes in cash crops and vegetables.
Controlling early-season sucking pests prevents the transmission of viral diseases such as leaf curl virus in chilies and cotton.
- Cotton: Controls aphids, jassids, and thrips during vegetative and squaring stages
- Chili: Suppresses thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) to prevent upward leaf curling and stunted plants
- Horticulture: Controls whiteflies, leafhoppers, and psyllids in fruit crops
Application Guidelines, Mixing, and Bee Stewardship
Because of its high concentration, careful measurement following the CIBRC label leaflet is critical to avoid overdosing.
Apply during cool morning or evening hours with high-volume sprayers fitted with hollow cone nozzles.
Avoid spraying during active honeybee foraging periods on flowering crops.
- Measurement precision: Use calibrated micro-measuring cups to prepare accurate dilutions
- Pollinator safety: Avoid application during crop bloom when honeybees are actively foraging
- Personal protection: Wear protective rubber gloves, mask, and safety goggles during handling
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Common questions
What is the difference between Confidor 17.8 SL and Confidor Super?
Confidor Super has a higher concentration (30.5% SC) in a suspension concentrate formulation, requiring lower dosage per acre.
Does Confidor Super control chili thrips?
Yes, Confidor Super is widely registered and recognized for exceptional control of thrips in chili fields.
How does Imidacloprid move inside the plant?
It is absorbed by plant foliage and moves acropetally through the xylem vascular system to protect new expanding leaves.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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