Bayer Confidor Super - Insecticide

Confidor is a popular systemic insecticide from Bayer Crop Science, primarily containing the active ingredient Imidacloprid, used to control a wide range of sucking pests like aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and termites in various crops by disrupting their nervous systems, offering long-lasting, internal protection. It works by being absorbed by roots and leaves and moving throughout the plant, protecting new growth and providing effective control at low application rates.  

Key Features & Benefits: 

• Broad-Spectrum: Effective against many sucking insects and some soil pests.

• Systemic Action: Travels within the plant for complete protection (from roots to shoots).

• Long-Lasting: Provides extended control, reducing the need for frequent applications.

• Versatile Application: Can be applied as a foliar spray or soil drench.

Common Formulations:

• Confidor 17.8% SL: A soluble liquid formulation. 

• Confidor Super (Imidacloprid 350 SC): A suspension concentrate for better absorption and persistence. 

Target Pests: 

• Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Hoppers, Termites, Leaf Miners, Psylla, Flea Beetles.

Target Crops: 

• Cotton, Rice, Chilli, Tomato, Sugarcane, Mango, Citrus, Okra, Grapes, Sunflower, Groundnut.

How it Works (Mode of Action): 

• Imidacloprid interferes with nerve impulse transmission in insects, causing paralysis and death.

Usage:

• Applied at specific dosages (e.g., 0.5 ml/liter of water for foliar spray). 

• Recommended to mix with water and apply as a spray or soil drench.