Confidor Super by Bayer

Confidor Super by Bayer

Confidor Super by Bayer is an advanced systemic insecticide with the active ingredient Imidacloprid (350 SC, 30.5% w/w), designed to protect crops from a wide range of sucking pests. With its improved suspension concentrate (SC) formulation, Confidor Super ensures better absorption, long-lasting persistence, and more efficient control of pests like jassids, aphids, thrips, brown plant hoppers, and white-backed plant hoppers. This insecticide is effective for cotton, paddy, and chili crops, offering reliable pest management with low doses, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Key Features:

• Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid 350 SC (30.5% w/w)
• Improved SC Formulation: Ensures better absorption, longer-lasting effects, and efficient pest control
• Broad Pest Control: Effective against jassids, aphids, thrips, brown plant hoppers, and white-backed plant hoppers
• Recommended Crops: Cotton (Kaapus/Kapas), Rice (Chaaval), and Chilli (Mirchi)
• Low Dose Application: Requires smaller amounts, making it cost-effective with minimal environmental impact
• Mode of Action: Acts on the nervous system of pests, disrupting signal transmission, and causing death
• IPM Friendly: Selective action on sucking pests, making it safer for beneficial insects and suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs

Benefits:

• Better Crop Growth: Increases plant vigor and growth by shielding crops from stress due to pest attacks
• Efficient Formulation: The suspension concentrate improves wetting, spreading, and absorption on leaf surfaces
• Cost and Labor Saving: Long-lasting effects reduce the need for frequent applications, saving farmers time and money
• Environmentally Conscious: Minimal dosage requirements ensure a lower environmental footprint

Pests Controlled:

• Jassids
• Aphids
• Thrips
• Brown Plant Hoppers
• White-Backed Plant Hoppers

Application Recommendations:

• Crops: Cotton, paddy, and chili
• Dosage: Apply as per recommended rates for each crop (refer to leaflet for crop-specific dosage)
• Method: Apply using foliar sprays via knapsack sprayers or other traditional spraying equipment
• IPM Use: Confidor Super is ideal for use in IPM programs due to its selective action against sucking pests, making it safer for natural enemies like predators and parasitoids

Safety Precautions:

• Use protective equipment (gloves, masks, and eyewear) while handling and applying the product
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing during application
• Keep away from water bodies and avoid contamination
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from foodstuffs and children's reach

First Aid:

• Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water
• Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 10-15 minutes
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately