Premier UPL Insecticides and Chemical Actives
UPL formulates high-potency insecticides designed for rapid contact knockdown alongside long-lasting systemic residual protection.
Understanding active ingredients and IRAC modes of action helps farmers design balanced pest management programs.
- Lancer Gold (Acephate 50% + Imidacloprid 1.8% SP): Dual contact and systemic powder for sucking pests and caterpillars
- Ulala (Flonicamid 50% WG): Selective chordotonal organ modulator stopping sap-sucking pests within thirty minutes
- Electron & Phoskill: Organophosphate formulations providing deep canopy penetration and contact knockdown
- Gunther (Novaluron + Bifenthrin): Synergistic insect growth regulator and synthetic pyrethroid for complete life-stage control
Target Pests and Approved Crop Applications
UPL insecticides are registered across cotton, paddy, sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial vegetable crops.
Applying products at recommended economic threshold levels ensures pest suppression without causing crop phytotoxicity.
- Paddy: Yellow stem borer, leaf folder, and brown planthopper (BPH) suppression
- Cotton: Controls aphids, jassids, whiteflies, and bollworm complexes
- Vegetables & chilies: Manages thrips, fruit borers, shoot borers, and diamondback moths
Application Guidelines, Mixing, and Safety
Dilute formulations in clean water according to CIBRC-approved product leaflets and apply with calibrated spray equipment.
Practice IPM rotation by alternating chemical modes of action and wear full personal protective clothing during spraying.
- Water volume: Ensure sufficient spray water volume per acre for uniform canopy coverage
- Resistance rotation: Rotate between different chemical groups across crop growth stages
- Personal protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and eye goggles during preparation
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Common questions
What are some of the most popular insecticides manufactured by UPL?
Popular UPL insecticides include Lancer Gold (Acephate + Imidacloprid), Ulala (Flonicamid), and Phoskill.
How does UPL Ulala manage sucking pests?
Ulala halts sucking insect feeding within 30 minutes by paralyzing their mouthparts through chordotonal organ disruption, leading to starvation.
Where can farmers check official approved dosages for UPL insecticides?
Official legal approvals, crop registrations, and dose rates are published by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIBRC).
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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