APACHE by UPL
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APACHE Insecticide by UPL - Fipronil 15% + Flonicamid 15% WDG
In the intensive cultivation of staple crops like cotton and paddy, the simultaneous pressure from both sucking pests and chewing insects can significantly compromise plant vigor and final yield. Apache Insecticide is a high-performance systemic solution designed to address these complex pest profiles. By combining two distinct active ingredients in a modern Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) formulation, it provides a broad-spectrum approach to crop protection, ensuring that plants are shielded from the vegetative stage through to the reproductive phase.
Technical Characteristics and Features
This insecticide utilizes a synergistic blend of Fipronil (15%) and Flonicamid (15%), offering a multi-faceted mode of action that targets the nervous system and the feeding behavior of pests. Its technical profile includes:
Dual-Action Chemistry: The combination of a phenylpyrazole (Fipronil) and a pyridinecarboxamide (Flonicamid) allows for the effective management of pests that have developed resistance to single-molecule treatments.
Systemic and Contact Activity: It provides systemic movement within the plant to reach hidden pests while maintaining contact activity for rapid intervention.
Feeding Inhibition: One of the active components specifically targets the insect's ability to feed, leading to rapid starvation of sucking pests shortly after application.
Comprehensive Pest Spectrum: Effectively controls a wide range of insects, including aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and mealybugs in cotton, as well as brown plant hoppers (BPH), stem borers, and leaf folders in paddy.
WDG Formulation: The water-dispersible granules ensure easy handling, precise measurement, and excellent solubility, leading to a uniform spray suspension and consistent field performance.
Usage and Application Suitability
Apache is optimized for foliar application in cotton and paddy fields. For both crops, the recommended dosage is 400 grams per hectare. Application should ideally begin at the first sign of pest occurrence to maximize the systemic benefits.
Cotton: Recommended for managing aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, mealybugs, and bollworms.
Paddy: Highly effective against Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), White Backed Plant Hopper (WBPH), Green Leaf Hopper (GLH), stem borers, and leaf folders.
Method: For effective coverage, it is advised to use a compression knapsack sprayer equipped with a hollow cone nozzle. The product should first be mixed with a small amount of water to create a slurry before adding the remaining required volume. A 24-hour re-entry period and appropriate pre-harvest intervals (PHI) should be observed as per crop guidelines.
Operational Reliability and Outcomes
The integration of Fipronil and Flonicamid provides professional growers with a reliable tool for maintaining field hygiene and protecting yield quality. By neutralizing both sucking pests that transmit viral diseases and chewing pests that cause physical tissue damage, Apache supports more stable and predictable agricultural outcomes. Its systemic nature ensures that the protection is durable, reducing the necessity for frequent repeat applications. For agribusinesses and farmers, this formulation represents a balanced and efficient choice for safeguarding large-scale cotton and paddy operations against a wide variety of insect threats.
