Fipronil 5% SC - Dosage & Uses

Insecticide · controls insects · 5 crops · 18 label claims

Highly toxic - yellow label triangle (Poison)

Fipronil dosage by crop

Registered label doses of Fipronil 5% SC: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient and formulation per hectare, water volume and pre-harvest waiting period
Crop	Pest / disease	Method	a.i. per ha	Formulation per ha	Water (L/ha)	Waiting period (days)
Cabbage	Diamond Back Moth · Insects	Spray	40-50	800-1000	500	7
Chillies	Aphids · Insects	Spray	40-50	800-1000	500	7
Chillies	Fruit Borer · Insects	Spray	40-50	800-1000	500	7
Chillies	Thrips · Insects	Spray	40-50	800-1000	500	7
Cotton	Aphids · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	6
Cotton	Bollworm · Insects	Spray	100	2000	500	7
Cotton	Jassids · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	6
Cotton	Thrips · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	6
Cotton	White Fly · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	6
Paddy	Brown Planthopper · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	Gall Midge · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	Green Leaf Hopper · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	Leaf Hopper · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	Stem Borer · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	White Planthopper · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Paddy	Whorl Maggot · Insects	Spray	50-75	1000-1500	500	32
Sugarcane	Early Shoot Borer · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	9 months
Sugarcane	Root Borer · Insects	Spray	75-100	1500-2000	500	9 months

Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.

Crops on the Fipronil label

Cabbage 1 claim
Chillies 3 claims
Cotton 5 claims
Paddy 7 claims
Sugarcane 2 claims

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) approved label claims, compiled by NaPanta agronomists · View source →. Updated: reviewed with each CIB&RC registration update · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fipronil 5% SC used for?

Fipronil 5% SC is a insecticide registered in India for insects control on 5 crops including Cabbage, Chillies, Cotton, Paddy.

What is the dosage of Fipronil 5% SC per acre?

Label doses are given per hectare in the table above; divide by 2.47 for one acre. The dose differs by crop and target pest, so use the row for your crop and follow the water volume shown.

How toxic is Fipronil 5% SC?

Fipronil 5% SC carries the yellow label triangle - highly toxic (Poison). Wear protective clothing, keep away from children and water bodies, and observe the waiting period before harvest.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Fipronil 5% SC?

The pre-harvest interval for Fipronil 5% SC varies by crop and formulation. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop. PHI is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest to ensure residues are within safe limits.

How do I dispose of empty pesticide containers safely?

Triple-rinse the container with water and pour rinsate into the spray tank. Puncture the container so it cannot be reused. Do not burn, bury, or throw in water bodies. Return to the dealer or dispose at a designated waste collection point as per CPCB guidelines.

What should I do if a farmer is accidentally exposed to a pesticide?

Move the person away from the exposure area immediately. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. For eye exposure, rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Go to the nearest hospital and take the pesticide label or container for the doctor to identify the active ingredient.