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
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Mode of Entry: Systemic
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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.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance or Economic Threshold Level
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, termites, leaf miner, psylla and flea beetle.
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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.
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 (Helopeltis theivora) |
0.05 L or 50 ml |
160 L |
0.31 ml |
7 days |
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.
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 provided product information mentions that 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
- Confidor Insecticide belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides.
- It has excellent root systemic properties.
- The active ingredient taken up by the plant is further distributed in an acropetal direction.
- 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.
