Imidacloprid 20% SC Insecticide (1 Ltr) Crop Protection
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🌿 What Is It?
Imidacloprid® 20% SC is a liquid insecticide that mixes easily with water. It’s absorbed by plants and spreads throughout their tissues. When pests feed on the plant, they ingest the insecticide.
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Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid (200 g/L or 20%)
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Type: Soluble Concentrate (SC)
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Action: Targets the insect’s nervous system, causing paralysis and death
🐛 What Pests Does It Control?
It’s highly effective against sap-sucking insects like:
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Green Jassid (Amrasca spp.)
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Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
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Thrips (Thrips tabaci)
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Plant Hopper (Nilaparvata lugens)
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Also works on aphids, beetles, termites, and some soil insects
🌾 Where and How to Use It
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage per Liter | Pre-Harvest Interval |
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| Cotton | Green Jassid | 80–100 mL | 40 days |
| Cotton | Whitefly, Thrips | 250 mL | 40 days |
| Rice | Plant Hopper | 100 mL | 40 days |
PHI = Time to wait after spraying before harvesting
🧪 Application Methods
You can apply Imidacloprid in several ways:
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Foliar Spray: Spray directly on leaves
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Soil Drench: Pour around the base of the plant
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Seed Treatment: Coat seeds before planting
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Planting Hole Application: Use when planting trees or shrubs
🧠 How It Works
Imidacloprid blocks nerve signals in insects, causing them to stop moving and eventually die. It’s designed to affect insects more than mammals, making it safer for humans and animals.
⚠️ Safety Tips
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Low water solubility: Less chance of runoff
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Toxic to bees: Don’t spray during flowering or when bees are active
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Long-lasting: Remains active in soil and plants for a while