Active chemical composition and insecticide action
Markar contains Bifenthrin 10% EC (emulsifiable concentrate), belonging to the synthetic pyrethroid chemical class.
It functions primarily as an axonic poison affecting the voltage-gated sodium channels in the nervous system of insects. This causes repetitive nerve firing, paralysis, and rapid death upon contact or ingestion.
- Active ingredient: Bifenthrin 10% EC.
- Mode of action: Contact and stomach poison with strong knockdown and residual repellency.
- Phyto-tonic benefit: Known to support crop vigor and healthy green canopy appearance when applied under label recommendations.
Target crops and approved pest spectrum
Markar is registered across a diverse range of field, plantation, and fiber crops in India.
It controls both foliar feeding caterpillars and destructive sucking insects, in addition to subterranean termites attacking root zones.
- Cotton: Controls spotted bollworm, pink bollworm, American bollworm, whiteflies, aphids, jassids, and thrips.
- Paddy (Rice): Controls stem borer, leaf folder, and green leafhopper.
- Sugarcane: Provides effective protection against subterranean termites damaging setts and roots.
- Tea: Suppresses red spider mites, looper caterpillars, and tea mosquito bugs.
Application techniques and environmental precautions
Foliar application should be initiated at early pest economic threshold levels (ETL) using properly calibrated knapsack or tractor-mounted sprayers.
For termite management in sugarcane, apply as a soil drench over planted setts prior to furrow covering.
- Dilution protocol: Strictly follow recommended label dilution in clean water per hectare.
- Safety gear: Wear protective overalls, chemical-resistant gloves, and face shield during mixing and spraying.
- Environmental caution: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms and honeybees; avoid spraying during active bee foraging and near water bodies.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Markar insecticide?
Markar contains Bifenthrin 10% EC, a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid.
Can Markar be applied for termite control in crops?
Yes, Markar is registered for termite management in sugarcane setts and agricultural soils through directed soil drenching.
Which crops are approved for Markar application?
It is approved for use on cotton, rice, sugarcane, tea, and selected vegetable crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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