Active technical content and novel mode of action
Fatera contains Chlorantraniliprole (Rynaxypyr) formulated as free-flowing granules (IRAC Group 28).
Key biochemical properties:
- Active ingredient: Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% Granules (GR).
- Ryanodine receptor activation: Activates insect ryanodine receptors, triggering rapid internal calcium release in muscle cells.
- Immediate feeding cessation: Susceptible larvae experience muscle paralysis and cease feeding within minutes of ingesting treated root or stem tissue.
- Systemic root uptake: Granules dissolve in soil moisture and are absorbed by crop roots, translocating acropetally to protect tillers and growing stems.
- Extended residual control: Delivers sustained protective activity over 20 to 30 days, guarding crops during critical vegetative tillering phases.
Approved crops and key target insect pests
Fatera is approved by the Central Insecticides Board for targeted soil application in major cereal and cash crops:
Target pests and crops:
- Paddy (Rice): Yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) and leaf folder; prevents dead hearts in vegetative stages and whiteheads during reproductive stages.
- Sugarcane: Early shoot borer (Chilo infuscatellus) and top borer.
- Application window for paddy: Broadcast within 15 to 25 days after transplanting or direct seeding.
- Application window for sugarcane: Apply during planting or early earthing-up operations along the cane furrows.
Application technique and moisture management
Broadcast Fatera uniformly at approved CIBRC label rates (typically 4 kg per acre) mixed with sand or fertilizer if necessary. Ensure standing water of 2 to 3 inches in paddy fields for at least 48 to 72 hours after application to facilitate root absorption. Applicators should wear rubber gloves and boots, and adhere to recommended harvest waiting periods.
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Common questions
What is the active technical ingredient in Fatera insecticide?
Fatera contains Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR, an anthranilic diamide insecticide.
Which insect pests are controlled by Fatera in paddy?
It controls yellow stem borer and leaf folder, preventing dead hearts and white heads in rice crops.
Why is standing water important when applying Fatera to paddy?
Standing water allows the granules to dissolve properly so the active ingredient can be absorbed through the root system and translocated upward.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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