About Sonic Flo Insecticide
Sonic Flo Insecticide is a Tata Rallis product. It contains Fipronil 5% SC and belongs to the phenyl pyrazole group of insecticides. It is used for the management of sucking pests and caterpillar pests, and has contact, and ingestion activity.
Sonic Flo Insecticide is used against pests such as 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 borer, early shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms. It is recommended in rice, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane, and cotton.
Sonic Flo Insecticide Technical Name
Fipronil 5% SC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Contact and Ingestion
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Mode of Action: Fipronil acts on the insect nervous system by interfering with normal nerve signal transmission. This disturbance affects feeding and movement in target pests. Feeding cessation may be noticed soon after treatment, helping reduce further crop damage.
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Time of Application: At pest appearance
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled sucking pests, caterpillar pests, stem borers, leaf folders, fruit borers, root borers, diamond back moth 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 borer, early shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms.
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Fast Visible Action: Cessation of feeding may be noted soon after treatment.
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Long Residual Control: It has excellent residual control after a foliar application.
Sonic Flo 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 borer |
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 Sonic Flo Insecticide as a foliar spray using the recommended dose and water volume for the crop.
Spray Sonic Flo 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.
Sonic Flo Insecticide Expert Advice
“Tata Rallis Sonic Flo is an excellent insecticide used to kill insects. For best results, apply Sonic Flo Insecticide when the target pest infestation is noticed in the crop.”- BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- 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.
- The product information mentions plant growth enhancement effect in many crops.
- The product information mentions that Sonic Flo is an excellent thripicide.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
