Fenel Insecticide
About Fenel Insecticide
Fenel Insecticide is a phenyl pyrazole insecticide for foliar application, offering low-dose, highly effective pest control against a wide range of economically important pests. It is particularly effective against thrips and works well even on insects resistant to other insecticide classes.
Technical Details
- Technical Name: Fipronil 5% SC
- Mode of Entry: Contact and systemic
- Mode of Action: Acts mainly as an ingestion toxicant with complementary contact action. It disrupts nerve impulse transmission by blocking GABA-regulated chloride channels, leading to insect death.
Key Features & Benefits
- Selective toxicity—targets insect GABA chloride channels more effectively than in mammals.
- Effective through both contact and ingestion; particularly strong ingestion activity.
- Moderately slow insect mortality but quick cessation of feeding.
- Good to excellent residual control after foliar application.
- Ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
- Demonstrated Plant Growth Enhancement (PGE) effects such as improved root systems, more tillers, greener plants, increased leaf area, and earlier flowering.
- Belongs to a new generation family of Phenyl Pyrazole insecticides.
Usage & Recommendations
| Crop | Target Pest |
|---|---|
| Rice | Green Leaf Hopper, Gall Midge, Whorl Maggot, Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, Brown Plant Hopper, White Backed Plant Hopper |
| Chilli | Thrips, Aphids, Fruit Borer |
| Cabbage | Diamond-back Moth |
| Sugarcane | Early Shoot Borer, Root Borer |
| Cotton | Aphid, Jassid, Thrips, Whitefly, Bollworms |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray
Additional Information
Compatible with a wide range of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and liquid fertilizers. Conduct a jar test if in doubt about compatibility.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines provided on the product label and leaflet.
| Quantity: 1 |
| Size: 500 |
| Unit: ml |
| Chemical: Fipronil 5% SC |