Imidacloprid — Dosage & Labelled Products
Pesticide · 8 crops on label · 2 CIB&RC registered brand products
Imidacloprid 70% WS is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for insects control. It is approved for use on 8 crops including Chillies, Cotton, Mustard, Okra.
Imidacloprid dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillies | Aphids · Insects | Spray | 700 1050 | 1000 1500 | - | - |
| Chillies | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 700 1050 | 1000 1500 | - | - |
| Chillies | Thrips · Insects | Spray | 700 1050 | 1000 1500 | - | - |
| Cotton | Aphids · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | NR |
| Cotton | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | NR |
| Cotton | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | - |
| Cotton | White Fly · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | - |
| Mustard | Painted Bug · Insects | Spray | 490 | 700 | - | - |
| Mustard | sawfly · Insects | Spray | 490 | 700 | - | - |
| Okra | Aphids · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | - |
| Okra | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 350 700 | 500 1000 | - | - |
| Pearl Millet | Shoot Borer Fly · Insects | Spray | 700 | 1000 | - | - |
| Pearl Millet | Termites · Insects | Spray | 700 | 1000 | - | - |
| Sorghum | Shoot Borer Fly · Insects | Spray | 700 | 1000 | - | - |
| Sugarcane | Termites · Insects | Spray | 70 105 | 100 150 | - | - |
| Sunflower | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 490 | 700 | - | - |
| Sunflower | White Fly · Insects | Spray | 490 | 700 | - | - |
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
- Cotton 116 pesticides
- Mustard 15 pesticides
- Okra 45 pesticides
- Pearl Millet 5 pesticides
- Sorghum 25 pesticides
- Sugarcane 24 pesticides
- Sunflower 12 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 70% WS used for in India?
Imidacloprid 70% WS is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for insects control on 8 crops including Chillies, Cotton, Mustard.
What is the recommended dosage of Imidacloprid 70% WS?
The registered dosage of Imidacloprid 70% WS varies by crop and target pest. For example: Chillies (Aphids) — 1000 1500 per hectare; Chillies (Jassids) — 1000 1500 per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Imidacloprid 70% WS in India?
2 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Imidacloprid 70% WS are available in India, manufactured by 2 companies. All products listed on this page contain Imidacloprid 70% WS 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 70% WS?
The pre-harvest interval for Imidacloprid 70% WS varies by crop: Cotton — NR days; Cotton — NR days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is Imidacloprid safe for all crops?
Imidacloprid 70% WS 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.

