Frequently Asked Questions
Fax SC is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control various insects that damage the crops. It controls insects like stem borer, brown plant hopper, green leaf hopper, rice leaf hopper, rice gall midge, whorl maggot, white backed plant hopper, diamondback moth, thrips, aphids, jassids, fruit borer, early shoot borer, root borer, whiteflies, and bollworms.
Fax SC insecticide contains Fipronil 5% SC that acts through contact, stomach, and systemic action.
Fax SC insecticide can be used for paddy, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane, and cotton for controlling sucking and chewing insects.
The active ingredient of Fax SC insecticide when comes in contact with the insects, paralyses the nervous system and causes death of the destructive insects.
Fax SC insecticide can be used at a dosage range of:
- 1.6-4 ml/litre
- 320-800 ml in 200 litres of water per acre
- 24-60 ml/15 litre pump.
Note: Refer to the label instructions for crop-specific dosages.
Yes, Fax SC 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.
Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Fax SC 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 Fax SC as soon as the insect attack is spotted.
Fax SC 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 Fax SC insecticide. The frequency of application depends on the insect damage and crop. The first spray should be done soon after the infestation while the successive sprays can be taken at an interval of 7-10 days. Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer to get effective coverage.