Frequently Asked Questions
Cover is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control various insects that damage the crops. It controls insects like stem borer, leaf folder, early shoot borer, top shoot borer, fruit & shoot borer, spotted bollworm, American bollworm, tobacco caterpillar, gram pod borer, pod fly, fruit borer, spotted stem borer, and pink stem borer.
Cover Insecticide contains Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC that acts through contact and ingestion.
Cover Insecticide can be used for paddy, sugarcane, brinjal, cotton, red gram, chilli, tomato, maize, groundnut, and okra for controlling sucking and chewing insects.
The active ingredient of Cover Insecticide when comes in contact with the insects, disrupts muscle contraction leading to paralyses and death of the destructive insects.
Cover Insecticide can be used at a dosage range of
• 0.25-0.75 ml/litre
• 50-150 ml in 200 litres of water per acre
• 3.75-11.75 ml/15 litre pump.
Refer to the label instructions for crop specific dosages.
No, Dhanuka Cover Insecticide is safe for beneficial insects and pollinators, and hence, it can be used in integrated pest management.
Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Cover 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 Cover as soon as the insect attack is spotted.
Cover can be mixed with some compatible chemicals. But it is recommended to seek expert advice or follow label claims.
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To get the best results, mix a spreader or sticker (adjuvant) with Cover Insecticide. Two successive sprays are recommended first soon after the infestation while the second spray can be taken after 3-38 days (refer to label instructions). Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer to get effective coverage.