Imidacloprid — Dosage & Labelled Products

Insecticide · 11 crops on label · 24 CIB&RC registered brand products

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Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is a insecticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for disease and insects control. It is approved for use on 11 crops including Chillies, Citrus, Cotton, Grapes.

Imidacloprid dosage by crop

Registered CIB&RC label doses of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient per hectare, formulation per hectare, water volume, 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 76 pesticides
Citrus 14 pesticides
Cotton 116 pesticides
Grapes 59 pesticides
Groundnut 47 pesticides
Mango 21 pesticides
Okra 45 pesticides
Paddy 165 pesticides
Sugarcane 24 pesticides
Sunflower 12 pesticides
Tomato 60 pesticides

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imidacloprid 17.8% SL used for in India?

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is a insecticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for disease and insects control on 11 crops including Chillies, Citrus, Cotton.

What is the recommended dosage of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL?

The registered dosage of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL varies by crop and target pest. For example: Chillies (Aphids) — 125-250 per hectare; Chillies (Jassids) — 125-250 per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.

How many brand products contain Imidacloprid 17.8% SL in India?

24 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL are available in India, manufactured by 21 companies. All products listed on this page contain Imidacloprid 17.8% SL as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL?

The pre-harvest interval for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL varies by crop: Chillies — 40 days; Chillies — 40 days; Chillies — 40 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.

Is Imidacloprid safe for all crops?

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.