About Ferterra Insecticide
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Ferterra Insecticide is a novel insecticide of anthranilic diamide insecticide group in a granular form effective for borer control in Rice and Sugarcane crops.
- Ferterra Insecticide technical name - Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR
- It has a unique mode of action that controls pests that are resistant to other insecticides.
- It is selective and safe for non-target arthropods and conserves natural parasitoids, predators, and pollinators.
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Ferterra Insecticide is an excellent tool for IPM programs and provides growers greater flexibility in field operations.
Ferterra Insecticide Technical Details
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Technical Content: Rynaxypyr® active - Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR
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Mode of Entry: Systemic
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Mode of Action: Ferterra (Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR) is a plant systemic insecticide that has a unique mode of action called Ryanodine Receptor Activators that disrupt normal muscle functions within the pest. This Activation leads to the unregulated release of Ca2+ (Calcium) from the sarcoplasmic reticulum muscle cells resulting in impaired muscle paralysis, feeding cessation lethargy and eventually insect death.
Key Features & Benefits
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Ferterra insecticide exhibits high insecticidal potency and provides long duration control
- Granular formulation provides ease for application to the growers.
- Due to excellent control of Stem borer in Rice, it ensures greater crop health and high yield potential.
- Excellent control against Early shoot borer and Top borer in Sugarcane crop protects growers from incurring losses due to low crop yield and thereby maximizing output
- Ferterra prevents the buildup of the pest population and maximizes the crop yield potential.
Ferterra Insecticide Usage & Crops
Recommendations:
| Crops |
Target Pest |
Dosage/ Acre (kg) |
Method of application |
Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days) |
| Rice |
Yellow stem borer, Paddy leaf folder |
4 |
Broadcast |
53 |
| Sugarcane |
Early shoot borer, Top borer |
7.5 |
Broadcast |
147 |
Method of Application: Broadcast
Additional Information
- Ferterra is compatible with commonly used fungicide and fertilizers.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
