Green leaf hopper in paddy is more than a sap-sucking nuisance — it's the main carrier of rice tungro virus, which can stunt plants and cause yellow-orange discoloration long before the hopper population itself looks alarming. Because this pest builds resistance quickly if the same chemical is used repeatedly, rotating between different modes of action is essential to keep it under control across the season. Here are 21 verified solutions for green leaf hopper in paddy, to rotate through your spray programme.
1. Thiamethoxam 25% WG
A systemic neonicotinoid absorbed by the plant, giving quick knockdown and lasting protection against green leaf hopper.
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2. Fipronil 5% SC
A phenylpyrazole insecticide that blocks GABA-gated chloride channels in the pest's nervous system, giving reliable contact and ingestion control.
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3. Chlorantraniliprole 9.3% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.6% ZC
Combines a diamide that disrupts insect muscle function with a fast-acting pyrethroid, giving both quick knockdown and longer-lasting protection.
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4. Flonicamid 50% WG
A selective feeding blocker that stops green leaf hopper from feeding almost immediately, causing it to starve, while staying gentle on beneficial insects.
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5. Imidacloprid 17.8% SL
A systemic neonicotinoid readily taken up by the plant, giving strong root-systemic action against green leaf hopper and other sucking pests.
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6. Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC
A pyrethroid that disrupts sodium channel gating in the pest's nerve cells, giving fast knockdown and long residual control.
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7. Acephate 50% + Imidacloprid 1.80% SP
Pairs a fast-acting organophosphate with a systemic neonicotinoid, giving both quick knockdown and longer residual protection against hoppers.
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8. Bifenthrin 10% EC
A pyrethroid that keeps nerve sodium channels open, causing hyperexcitation and rapid knockdown, with acaricidal action as a bonus.
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9. Acephate 75% SP
A systemic and contact organophosphate that inhibits a key nervous-system enzyme, giving broad control of sucking and chewing pests together.
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10. Carbosulfan 25% EC
A carbamate insecticide with strong contact and stomach action, effective against green leaf hopper alongside other major rice hoppers and borers.
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11. Chlorantraniliprole 0.50% + Thiamethoxam 01% w/w GR
A granular formulation applied to the soil that combines a diamide with a neonicotinoid, giving long-lasting, root-absorbed protection through the season.
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12. Carbofuran 3% CG
A granular carbamate broadcast into the field, giving broad-spectrum, longer-duration control of green leaf hopper and other soil and foliar pests.
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13. Deltamethrin 11% w/w EC
A synthetic pyrethroid giving fast knockdown of green leaf hopper and other sucking and chewing pests through contact and stomach action.
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14. Chlorantraniliprole 8.80% + Thiamethoxam 17.50% SC
An integrated combination used as a nursery-stage treatment, giving early protection against green leaf hopper, stem borer, and leaf folder together.
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15. Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG
Combines a fast neonicotinoid with a feeding-behaviour disruptor, giving dual-mode, long-duration control of green leaf hopper and other rice hoppers.
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16. Thiamethoxam 75% SG
A concentrated systemic granule that the plant absorbs and distributes throughout its tissues, giving strong, longer-lasting hopper control.
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17. Fipronil 0.3% GR
A granule broadcast into standing water that moves through the root zone, reaching hoppers sheltering low on the plant where sprays often miss.
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18. Dinotefuran 70% WG
A fast-moving neonicotinoid readily taken up by the plant, giving quick knockdown of green leaf hopper even where spray coverage is uneven.
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19. Fipronil 4% + Thiamethoxam 4% w/w SC
Combines a contact-acting phenylpyrazole with a systemic neonicotinoid, giving both immediate knockdown and longer protection in one spray.
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20. Fipronil 15% + Flonicamid 15% WDG
Pairs a feeding blocker with a strong contact insecticide, giving both fast visible reduction in feeding damage and dependable knockdown.
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21. Buprofezin 25% SC
An insect growth regulator that blocks moulting in young hoppers, fitting well into an integrated approach alongside faster-acting sprays.
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Disclaimer: Always confirm current label registration, approved dosage, water volume, and pre-harvest interval (PHI) for your state before using any product — labels are periodically revised by regulatory authorities.
This guide is a general advisory. Do your own research and verification before using any product. Always confirm suitability for your crop stage, region, and field conditions before making any purchase, spray, or crop-management decision.
