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Insecticides India Limited (IIL): Crop Protection Overview

Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) is a major Indian agrochemical and biological crop protection manufacturer with nationwide manufacturing and formulation facilities. The company supplies technical and formulated insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and bio-stimulants approved by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee. Farmers rely on IIL products across major field crops, horticulture, and commercial plantations.

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Crop protection portfolio and formulation range

  • Insecticides: Solutions targeting chewing caterpillars, stem borers, and sucking pest complexes in rice, cotton, pulses, and vegetables.
  • Fungicides: Formulations designed to manage foliar blights, powdery mildew, sheath blight, and rust diseases.
  • Herbicides: Pre-emergence and post-emergence weed control products registered for cereals, oilseeds, and sugarcane.
  • Biologicals and bio-stimulants: Mycorrhizal products and soil conditioners that enhance root development and nutrient uptake.

Regulatory compliance and CIB&RC standards

All agrochemicals formulated by IIL are registered under the Insecticides Act 1968 and evaluated by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) for bio-efficacy and environmental safety. Products carry standardized colour-coded toxicity triangles on containers to guide safe handling.

Field application and stewardship guidelines

  • Always check product packaging labels for approved crops, target pests, and official dilution ratios.
  • Apply recommended water volumes per acre to ensure thorough canopy coverage and prevent pesticide under-dosing.
  • Wear personal protective equipment including gloves and face masks, and store agrochemicals locked away from cattle feed and children.

Official source

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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) ↗

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Common questions

What categories of agricultural inputs does IIL produce?

IIL produces technical-grade agrochemicals, formulated insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and biological plant nutrition products.

Where can farmers check approved uses of IIL pesticides?

Farmers can verify approved crop-pest combinations, dosages, and safety waiting periods on the CIB&RC portal at cibrc.nic.in or on the product label.

How should empty pesticide containers be disposed of?

Empty containers must be triple rinsed into the spray tank, punctured or crushed to prevent reuse, and disposed of per local environmental guidelines.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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