About Coragen Insecticide
Coragen Insecticide is an FMC product. It contains Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% w/w SC. It is a broad-spectrum insecticide from the anthranilic diamide group, recommended for controlling selected insect pests in agricultural crops.
Coragen Insecticide is used against stem borer, leaf folder, diamond back moth, bollworms, early shoot borer, top borer, stalk borer, internode borer, fruit borer, tobacco caterpillar, green semilooper, girdle beetle, pod borer, fruit and shoot borer, leaf caterpillars and spotted stem borer. It is recommended on rice, cabbage, cotton, sugarcane, tomato, chilli, soybean, brinjal, pigeon pea, Bengal gram, black gram, bitter gourd, okra, maize, groundnut and green gram.
Coragen Insecticide Technical Name
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% w/w SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Dual action (Contact and Systemic)
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Mode of Action: Chlorantraniliprole belongs to Group 28 insecticide. It acts as a ryanodine receptor modulator in insects. It affects insect muscle function, leading to feeding inhibition, lethargy, muscle paralysis and eventual death of the pest.
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Time of Application: Economic Threshold Level
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled borers, caterpillars, leaf folders, leaf feeders, bollworms, pod borers, fruit borers, shoot borers and semiloopers.
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Effective Against: Stem borer, leaf folder, diamond back moth, american bollworm, spotted bollworm, tobacco caterpillar, early shoot borer, top borer, stalk borer, internode borer, fruit borer, green semilooper, girdle beetle, gram pod borer, pod borer, fruit and shoot borer and spotted stem borer.
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Re-Entry: Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours of application until sprays have dried
Coragen Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Rice |
Stem borer and leaf folder |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
47 days |
Cabbage |
Diamond back moth |
20 ml |
200 L |
0.1 ml |
3 days |
Cotton |
American bollworm, spotted bollworm and tobacco caterpillar |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
9 days |
Sugarcane |
Early shoot borer |
200 to 290 ml |
440 L |
0.45 to 0.66 ml |
208 days |
Sugarcane |
Top borer |
150 ml |
440 L |
0.34 ml |
208 days |
Sugarcane |
Stalk borer and internode borer |
150 ml |
440 L |
0.34 ml |
208 days |
Tomato |
Fruit borer |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
3 days |
Chilli |
Fruit borer and tobacco caterpillar |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
3 days |
Soybean |
Green semilooper, girdle beetle and tobacco caterpillar |
60 ml |
200 to 300 L |
0.2 to 0.3 ml |
29 days |
Brinjal |
Fruit and shoot borer |
80 ml |
200 to 300 L |
0.27 to 0.4 ml |
3 days |
Pigeon pea |
Gram pod borer and pod fly |
60 ml |
200 to 300 L |
0.2 to 0.3 ml |
22 days |
Bengal gram |
Pod borer |
50 ml |
200 L |
0.25 ml |
11 days |
Black gram |
Pod borers |
40 ml |
200 L |
0.2 ml |
20 days |
Bitter gourd |
Fruit borer and leaf caterpillars |
40 to 50 ml |
200 L |
0.2 to 0.25 ml |
7 days |
Okra |
Fruit borer and shoot borer |
150 ml |
200 L |
0.75 ml |
5 days |
Maize |
Spotted stem borer, pink stem borer and cob borer |
80 ml |
200 L |
0.4 ml |
10 days |
Groundnut |
Tobacco caterpillar |
60 ml |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
28 days |
Green gram |
Pod borer and tobacco caterpillar |
50 ml |
160 to 240 L |
0.21 to 0.31 ml |
14 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Coragen Insecticide as a foliar spray using a manually operated sprayer, foot sprayer or farm machinery operated sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle. For sugarcane, follow setts drenching and soil drench application as per crop stage.
Spray Coragen Insecticide when the pest population reaches Economic Threshold Level. For crops other than sugarcane, use it preferably during the vegetative stage or at the onset of flowering stage. Do not spray in windy conditions, and repeat the spray if rainfall occurs within 24 hours after application.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- 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.
- Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew beetle leaves while handling the product.
- Wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, chemical resistant gloves, mask, goggles and covered shoes while handling the product.
- Avoid spray drift onto grazing animals or neighboring areas.
- Do not blow the spray nozzle with mouth.
- Clean blocked nozzle with a thin stem or brush.
- Wash exposed body parts with soap and plenty of water after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours after spraying.
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.
Store the product in a separate room or storage area away from rooms or premises used for storing food articles. Keep the product under lock and key.
Coragen Insecticide Expert Advice
“FMC Coragen is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to kill wide range of insect pests in various crops. For best results, apply coragen insecticide when pest population reaches economic threshold level.” -BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Coragen Insecticide belongs to IRAC Group 28.
- Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Maximum number of sprays per crop cycle should be followed as mentioned in the product leaflet.
- Coragen Insecticide is not phytotoxic at recommended dosages.
- The product should not be used for any purpose other than specified on the product label.
- Dangerous to reuse empty containers.
- Used packages and empty containers should be disposed of safely and should not be reused for any other purpose.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
