Active Ingredient and Root Systemic Action
Fetra contains Chlorantraniliprole belonging to the anthranilic diamide chemical class (IRAC Group 28), formulated as dry broadcast granules.
It acts selectively on insect ryanodine receptors, triggering an unregulated release of internal calcium stores that paralyzes insect muscles and halts feeding within minutes.
When broadcast into moist soil or standing water, the active chemical dissolves and is absorbed by plant roots, translocating acropetally through the xylem to protect tillers and leaf sheaths from within.
- Formulation: Advanced dry broadcast granules for soil application
- Root systemic uptake: Translocates upward through plant xylem to protect expanding tillers and foliage
- Fast feeding cessation: Halts larval borer damage within minutes of feeding on treated tissues
Target Pests and Approved Crop Applications
Fetra is registered for soil broadcasting in transplanted rice and sugarcane during early vegetative growth stages.
Broadcasting granules provides continuous protection against internal boring caterpillars, eliminating the labor and equipment required for repeated foliar spray passes.
- Paddy: Yellow stem borer (dead hearts and white ears) and leaf folder suppression
- Sugarcane: Early shoot borer and top borer management during formative tillering phases
- Plant vigor: Promotes healthy root establishment, vigorous tillering, and uniform plant stands
Application Instructions, Moisture, and Safety
Broadcast granules evenly across the field when soil contains adequate moisture or shallow standing water.
In paddy fields, maintain shallow standing water (two to three inches) for several days post-application to ensure granule dissolution and root uptake.
Wear protective rubber boots and gloves during broadcasting.
- Water management: Maintain shallow standing water in paddy basins for 3 to 4 days after broadcasting
- Uniform broadcasting: Mix with dry sand or fertilizer for even field distribution
- Personal protection: Wear protective rubber gloves, mask, and boots during handling
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Common questions
What is the primary mode of action of Fetra granular insecticide?
Fetra activates insect ryanodine receptors, causing muscle paralysis and immediate feeding cessation in boring caterpillars.
How does Fetra protect paddy crops from stem borer?
The granules dissolve in standing water, and the active chemical is absorbed by roots and translocated to tillers, poisoning borers as they feed inside.
When should Fetra be applied in transplanted rice?
Apply Fetra fifteen to twenty-five days after transplanting when rice plants are actively establishing tillers.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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