What is Confidor insecticide?

Confidor is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control various insects that damage the crops. It controls insects like brown plant hopper, white-backed plant hopper, green leaf hopper, aphids, jassids, thrips, termite, hopper, whitefly, leaf miner, psylla, and flea beetle.

What is the active ingredient of Confidor insecticide?

Bayer Confidor insecticide contains Imidacloprid 17.8% SL as its main ingredient. It acts through systemic mode of action to control various insects.

What crops can Confidor Bayer be used on?

Confidor insecticide is recommended to be used for cotton, okra, tomato, chilli paddy, sugarcane, citrus, mango, groundnut, citrus, and grapes.

What is the recommended Confidor insecticide dosage?

Confidor insecticide can be used at a dosage range of: 0.5-1 ml/liter of water 100-200 ml in 200 liters of water per acre 7.5-15 ml/15 liter spray pump Note: Refer to the label instructions for crop-specific dosages.

How does Bayer Confidor insecticide kill insects?

Confidor insecticide works by systemic action. The active ingredient present in Confidor moves systemically through the plant system and interferes with the insect nervous system. This results in nervous system dysfunction and leads to the death of the target insect.

Is Confidor insecticide harmful to beneficial insects?

Yes, Confidor insecticide can be harmful to beneficial insects if applied incorrectly. Since it is a broad-spectrum insecticide, it may affect pollinators. To reduce the risk of harming beneficial insects, it is advisable to spray during early morning or late afternoon.

When is the right time to spray Confidor insecticide?

Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Confidor insecticide to avoid drifting and washing away. Cooler hours of the day, like early morning or late afternoon, are ideal for spraying. It is advised to spray Confidor as soon as the insect attack is spotted.

Can we mix Confidor insecticide with other chemicals?

Confidor can be mixed with some compatible chemicals. But it is recommended to seek expert advice or follow label claims.

What is the price of Confidor insecticide?

BigHaat offers the best prices for insecticides. Please visit BigHaat website or mobile app for discounted Bayer Confidor price.

How to use Confidor insecticide?

To get the best results, mix a spreader or sticker (adjuvant) with Confidor insecticide. Two successive sprays are recommended first soon after the infestation while the second spray can be taken after 10-15 days. Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer to get effective coverage.

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Imidacloprid 17.1% SL

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Overview

Product Name	Confidor Insecticide
Brand	Bayer
Category	Insecticides
Technical Content	Imidacloprid 17.1% SL
Classification	Chemical
Toxicity	Yellow

Product Description

About Confidor Insecticide

Confidor Insecticide is a Bayer CropScience product. It contains Imidacloprid 17.8% SL and is a systemic insecticide from the neonicotinoid group. It is a broad-spectrum insecticide used mainly for the control of sucking pests and termites in recommended crops.

Confidor Insecticide is used against aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, brown plant hopper, white backed plant hopper, green leaf hopper, termite, mango hopper, leaf miner, citrus psylla and flea beetle. It is recommended in cotton, paddy, chilli, sugarcane, mango, sunflower, okra, citrus, groundnut, grapes, and tomato.

Confidor Insecticide Technical Name

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL

Product Specifications

Mode of Entry: Systemic
Mode of Action: Imidacloprid acts on the insect nervous system by interacting with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. This disrupts normal nerve signal transmission in the insect. As the nervous system stops functioning properly, the pest is controlled effectively.
Time of Application: At pest appearance or Economic Threshold Level

Key Features & Benefits

Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, termites, leaf miner, psylla and flea beetle.
Effective Against: Aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, brown plant hopper, white backed plant hopper, green leaf hopper, termite, mango hopper, leaf miner, citrus psylla and flea beetle.
It has excellent root systemic properties.
It has broad spectrum of activity; good long-lasting effect combined with low application rates and good plant compatibility.

Confidor Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops

Crops	Target insect pests	Dosage / Acre	Dilution in water	Dosage / L of water	Waiting period
Cotton	Aphid, whitefly, jassid and thrips	40 to 50 ml	200 to 280 L	0.17 to 0.2	40 days
Paddy	Brown plant hopper, white backed plant hopper and green leaf hopper	40 to 50 ml	200 to 280 L	0.17 to 0.2	40 days
Chilli	Jassid, aphid and thrips	50 to 100 ml	200 to 280 L	0.25 to 0.35	40 days
Sugarcane	Termite	140 ml	750 L	0.19 ml	45 days
Mango	Hopper	2 to 4 ml per tree	10 L per tree	10 L per tree	45 days
Sunflower	Whitefly, jassid and thrips	40 ml	200 L	0.2 ml	30 days
Okra	Aphid, jassid and thrips	40 ml	200 L	0.2 ml	3 days
Citrus	Leaf miner and psylla	20 ml	Depends on tree size and plant protection equipment	Not specified	15 days
Groundnut	Aphid and jassid	40 to 50 ml	200 L	0.20 to 0.25 ml	40 days
Grapes	Flea beetle	120 to 160 ml	400 L	0.30 to 0.40 ml	32 days
Tomato	Whitefly	60 to 70 ml	200 L	0.30 to 0.35 ml	3 days
Tea	Tea mosquito bug	0.05 L or 50 ml	160 L	0.31 ml	7 days

Method of Application

Apply Confidor Insecticide as per crop specific recommendation. It can be applied as a spray, stem paint, basal stem spray or drench, injection into plants, or soil treatment where recommended.

Best Time to Spray

Spray Confidor Insecticide when the target pest infestation is noticed or when the pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level.

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

The Confidor is compatible with conventional insecticides. For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing with other products.

Safety Precautions

Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Confidor Insecticide Expert Advice

“Bayer Confidor is a broad-spectrum systemic insecticide used to kill sucking pests and termites in various crops. For best results, apply Confidor Insecticide when the target pest first appears in the recommended crop.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval where mentioned on the product label.
Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
Do not use on crops other than those specified on the label or leaflet.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.