Description
Mode of Action of Fipronil 0.6% GR
Fipronil 0.6% GR is highly toxic to insects it acts by contact or ingestion of this insecticide by targeted insect. Fipronil blocks (γ-Aminobutyric acid) GABAA-gated chloride channels in the central nervous system. Disruption of the GABAA receptors by fipronil, which prevents the chloride ions update resulting in excess neuronal stimulation and death of the target insect.
Benefits of Fipronil 0.6% GR
• Easy to use as broadcast on standing crop.
• Great product for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Plant Growth Enhancement (PGE) effect occurs in many crops.
Dosage, Target Insct and Crop of Fipronil 0.6% GR
S.No. | Crop | Insect | AI | Formulation | Dilution in Water | Waiting Period | ||||||||||||||
Gram (gm) | Kilogram (kg) | Litre | English (days) | |||||||||||||||||
1. | Rice | Stem borer Leaf folder | 60 | 10 | — | 65 |