White backed hopper in paddy feeds at the base of the plant, sucking sap and causing the classic "hopper burn" — patches of the field turning yellow, then brown, then collapsing entirely if the infestation isn't caught early. It often builds up alongside brown plant hopper and green leaf hopper, so a single spray round can leave a field vulnerable if the chemistry doesn't cover all three. Because resistance builds quickly with repeated use of the same product, rotating between different modes of action is key. Here are 16 verified solutions for white backed plant hopper in paddy. 1. Thiamethoxam 25% WG A systemic neonicotinoid absorbed by the plant, giving quick knockdown and lasting protection against white backed hopper. Product Recommendation Actara Insecticide by Syngenta Areva Insecticide by Dhanuka 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. Product Recommendation Fax SC Insecticide by Dhanuka Regent SC Insecticide by Bayer 3. Flonicamid 50% WG A selective feeding blocker that stops white backed hopper from feeding almost immediately, causing it to starve, while staying gentle on beneficial insects. Product Recommendation Ulala Insecticide by UPL Panama Insecticide by SWAL 4. Imidacloprid 70% WG A concentrated systemic neonicotinoid effective at very low doses, giving long-lasting protection against hoppers with minimal product used per acre. Product Recommendation Admire Insecticide by Bayer Ad-Fyre Insecticide by Dhanuka 5. Imidacloprid 17.8% SL A systemic neonicotinoid readily taken up by the plant, giving strong root-systemic action against white backed hopper and other sucking pests. Product Recommendation Confidor Insecticide by Bayer Katyayani IMD-178 6. Imidacloprid 30.5% SC A higher-concentration suspension formulation of imidacloprid, giving good residual activity that holds up well even after rainfall. Product Recommendation Kargil Insecticide Confidor Super by Bayer 7. Triflumezopyrim 10% w/w SC A newer mesoionic insecticide that locks the pest's nerve receptor channels closed, causing immediate feeding cessation, including on hoppers resistant to older neonicotinoids. Product Recommendation Pexalon Insecticide by Corteva 8. Carbosulfan 25% EC A carbamate insecticide with strong contact and stomach action, effective against white backed hopper alongside other major rice hoppers and borers. Product Recommendation Marshal Insecticide by FMC 9. Buprofezin 15% + Acephate 35% w/w WP Combines a growth regulator that stops nymphs from moulting with a fast-acting organophosphate for adult knockdown, breaking the hopper lifecycle at two stages in one spray. Product Recommendation Tapuz Insecticide by Adama 10. Dinotefuran 15% + Pymetrozine 45% WG Combines a fast neonicotinoid with a feeding-behaviour disruptor, giving dual-mode, long-duration control of white backed hopper and other rice hoppers. Product Recommendation Exylon Dynemo 11. Triflumezopyrim 20% w/w WG A higher-concentration granular formulation of the same mesoionic chemistry, giving systemic and contact control specifically against brown and white backed plant hopper. Product Recommendation Vestoria Insecticide by Syngenta 12. Ethiprole 10.7% + Pymetrozine 40% WG Pairs a nerve-disrupting contact insecticide with a feeding blocker, giving both quick knockdown and long residual protection while staying gentle on natural predators. Product Recommendation Kollar Insecticide 13. 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. Product Recommendation IFFCO Shinzen Insecticide 14. Dinotefuran 70% WG A fast-moving neonicotinoid readily taken up by the plant, giving quick knockdown of white backed hopper even where spray coverage is uneven. Product Recommendation PI Osheen Ultra 15. 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. Product Recommendation FIPXAM Insecticide 16. Buprofezin 25% SC An insect growth regulator that blocks moulting in young hoppers, fitting well into an integrated approach alongside faster-acting sprays. Product Recommendation PI Bupro Insecticide Applaud Insecticide by Tata Rallis 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.