FIPRO PAL

1. Product Overview:

• Common Name: Fipronil 0.6% w/w GR

• Formulation Type: Granular (GR)

• Active Ingredient: Fipronil – 0.6% (w/w)

• Mode of Action: Broad-spectrum phenylpyrazole insecticide. It acts by disrupting the insect central nervous system by blocking GABA-gated chloride channels.

2. Target Pests:

Primarily used for controlling:

• Stem borer

• Leaf folder

• Early shoot borer (in crops like sugarcane)

3. Recommended Crops:

• Rice (Paddy)

• Sugarcane

• Maize

• Other cereal crops (depending on pest presence and local guidelines)

4. Dosage(Based on Crop stages):

• Rice:
  ✅ Dosage: 15–20 kg per hectare
  ✅ Application Time: At 2–3 weeks after transplanting or as soon as pest symptoms appear.

• Sugarcane:
  ✅ Dosage: 25–30 kg per hectare
  ✅ Application Time: At early shoot borer stage (about 30–45 days after planting)

5. Application Method:

• Apply granules directly to the soil or standing water in the field.

• Uniform broadcasting is essential.

• Ensure light irrigation immediately after application if the field is dry.

6. Benefits:

• Long residual activity

• Controls pests in both early and later crop stages

• Safer to beneficial insects than many other insecticides

7. Precautions:

• Avoid overuse and follow label directions.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from food and animal feed.

• Do not apply during strong winds or heavy rains.

Disclaimer:This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.