Imidacloprid 17.8% SL - Dosage & Uses

Insecticide · controls disease, insects · 11 crops · 24 label claims

Highly toxic - yellow label triangle (Poison)

Imidacloprid dosage by crop

Registered label doses of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL: 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)
Chillies	Aphids · Insects	Spray	25 50	125-250	500-700	40
Chillies	Jassids · Insects	Spray	25 50	125-250	500-700	40
Chillies	Thrips · Insects	Spray	25 50	125-250	500-700	40
Citrus	Psylla · Disease	Spray	10	50	Depending on size of tree & Protection equipment used	15
Citrus	Leaf Miner · Insects	Spray	10	50	Depending on size of tree & Protection equipment used	15
Cotton	Aphids · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Cotton	Jassids · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Cotton	Thrips · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Cotton	White Fly · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Grapes	Flea Beetle · Insects	Spray	0.06-0.08	300-400	1000	32
Groundnut	Aphids · Insects	Spray	20-25	100-125	500	40
Groundnut	Jassids · Insects	Spray	20-25	100-125	500	40
Mango	Leaf Hopper · Insects	Spray	0.4 0.8 g/tree	2-4 ml/tree	10 litre	45
Okra	Aphids · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	3
Okra	Jassids · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	3
Okra	Thrips · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	3
Paddy	Brown Planthopper · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Paddy	Green Leaf Hopper · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Paddy	WhiteBacked Planthopper · Insects	Spray	20 25	100 125	500 700	40
Sugarcane	Termites · Insects	Spray	70	350	1875	45
Sunflower	Jassids · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	30
Sunflower	Thrips · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	30
Sunflower	White Fly · Insects	Spray	20	100	500	30
Tomato	White Fly · Insects	Spray	30-35	150-175	500	3

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 Imidacloprid label

Chillies 3 claims
Citrus 2 claims
Cotton 4 claims
Grapes 1 claim
Groundnut 2 claims
Mango 1 claim
Okra 3 claims
Paddy 3 claims
Sugarcane 1 claim
Sunflower 3 claims
Tomato 1 claim

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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 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL used for?

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is a insecticide registered in India for disease and insects control on 11 crops including Chillies, Citrus, Cotton, Grapes.

What is the dosage of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL 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 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL?

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL 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 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL?

The pre-harvest interval for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL 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.