Paraquat Dichloride — Dosage & Labelled Products

Pesticide · 12 crops on label · 16 CIB&RC registered brand products

Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for weeds control. It is approved for use on 12 crops including Apple, Coffee, Cotton, Grapes.

Paraquat Dichloride dosage by crop

Registered CIB&RC label doses of Paraquat Dichloride 24% 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)
Apple	Rosa Eglantaria · Weeds	Spray	0.75 kg	3.25 ltrs	700-1000	N.A.
Apple	Rosa Moschata · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Apple	Rubus Ellipticus · Weeds	Spray	0.75 kg	3.25 ltrs	700-1000	N.A.
Coffee	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Borreria Hispida · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Digitaria Marginata · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Paspalum Conjugatum · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Cotton	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Digera Arvensis · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Digitaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Eragrostis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Euphorbia Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Fimbristylis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Leucas Aspera · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Grapes	Convolvulus Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Grapes	Cynodon Dactylon · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Grapes	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Grapes	Portulaca Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Grapes	Tridax Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	1.0 kg	4.25 ltrs	500	120-150
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Paddy	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Brachiaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Marsilea Quadrifolia · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Potato	Anagallis arvensis · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Chenopodium Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Fumaria Parviflora · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Rubber	Digitaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Eragrostis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Euphorbia Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Fimbristylis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Sugarcane	Digitaria Sanguinalis · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Physalis Minima · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sunflower	Chenopodium Spp · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Tea	Borreria Hispida · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Imperata · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Paspalum Conjugatum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Setaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Wheat	Broad Leaf Weeds · Weeds	Spray	1.0 kg	4.25 ltrs	500	120-150

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 Paraquat Dichloride label

Apple 32 pesticides
Coffee 5 pesticides
Cotton 116 pesticides
Grapes 59 pesticides
Maize 28 pesticides
Paddy 165 pesticides
Potato 39 pesticides
Rubber 3 pesticides
Sugarcane 24 pesticides
Sunflower 12 pesticides
Tea 38 pesticides
Wheat 52 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 Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL used for in India?

Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL is a pesticide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for weeds control on 12 crops including Apple, Coffee, Cotton.

What is the recommended dosage of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL?

The registered dosage of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL varies by crop and target pest. For example: Apple (Rosa Eglantaria) — 3.25 ltrs per hectare; Apple (Rosa Moschata) — 2.0ltrs. per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.

How many brand products contain Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL in India?

16 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL are available in India, manufactured by 15 companies. All products listed on this page contain Paraquat Dichloride 24% 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 Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL?

The pre-harvest interval for Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL varies by crop: Apple — N.A. days; Apple — 90 days; Apple — N.A. days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.

Is Paraquat Dichloride safe for all crops?

Paraquat Dichloride 24% 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.