About Fax SC Insecticide
Fax SC Insecticide is a Dhanuka product. It contains Fipronil 5% SC and is a modern phenylpyrazole insecticide. It has contact, stomach and systemic action.
Fax SC Insecticide is used against stem borer, brown plant hopper, green leaf hopper, leaf folder, rice gall midge, whorl maggot, white backed plant hopper, diamond back moth, thrips, aphids, fruit borers, early shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms. It is recommended in rice, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane, and cotton.
Fax SC Insecticide Technical Name
Fipronil 5% SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact, Stomach and Systemic
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Mode of Action: Fipronil works mainly as an ingestion toxicant with some contact activity. It interferes with nerve impulse transmission by disrupting chloride ion passage through the GABA regulated chloride channel. This affects the insect central nervous system and leads to pest death.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, caterpillars, root borers, and bollworms.
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Effective Against: Stem borer, brown plant hopper, green leaf hopper, leaf folder, rice gall midge, whorl maggot, white backed plant hopper, diamond back moth, thrips, aphids, fruit borers, early shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms.
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Fast Visible Action: It shows cessation of feeding soon after treatment.
Fax SC Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target insect pests |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Rice |
Stem borer, brown plant hopper, green leaf hopper, leaf folder, rice gall midge, whorl maggot and white backed plant hopper |
400 to 600 ml |
200 L |
2.0 to 3.0 ml |
32 days |
Cabbage |
Diamond back moth |
320 to 400 ml |
200 L |
1.6 to 2.0 ml |
7 days |
Chilli |
Thrips, aphids and fruit borers |
320 to 400 ml |
200 L |
1.6 to 2.0 ml |
7 days |
Sugarcane |
Early shoot borer and root borer |
600 to 800 ml |
200 L |
3.0 to 4.0 ml |
270 days |
Cotton |
Aphids, jassids, thrips and whitefly |
600 to 800 ml |
200 L |
3.0 to 4.0 ml |
6 days |
Cotton |
Bollworms |
800 ml |
200 L |
4.0 ml |
7 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Fax SC Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume for the crop.
Spray Fax SC Insecticide when the target pest infestation is noticed in the recommended crop.
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.
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.
Fax SC Insecticide Expert Advice
Dhanuka Fax SC is an excellent insecticide used to kill wide range of insect pests in various crops. For best results, apply Fax SC Insecticide when the target pest first appears in the recommended crop.”- BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Fax SC Insecticide is a phenylpyrazole insecticide.
- It provides long duration thrips control.
- It is suitable for IPM.
- It has plant growth enhancement effect.
- It is an excellent thripicide.
- 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.
