Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC Insecticide Uses

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Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC is a CIB-registered insecticide from the anthranilic diamide class, used across cereals, cash crops, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables. This page lists its mode of action, key benefits and the complete crop-wise recommended dosage as per the approved label.

Which Problem Is This For? (Symptom Guide)

Not sure whether the pest damage in your field matches this insecticide's use case? This guide helps match field symptoms to the crop and pest this formulation is labelled for.

Crop Other Names What You'll See in the Field
Rice Stem borer ("tana chhedak"), Leaf folder ("patti modak"). Dead central shoots ("dead hearts") in young plants or white, empty panicles ("whiteheads") at flowering (stem borer); leaves folded lengthwise and stuck together with silk, with white streaks where the pest has scraped the green tissue inside (leaf folder).
Cotton Bollworm complex ("sundi"), including pink bollworm ("gulabi sundi"). Small round holes bored into squares, flowers or bolls with larvae visible inside; shedding of damaged squares and bolls, and frass (excreta) near the entry hole.
Sugarcane Early shoot borer ("tana chhedak"), Top borer ("agra tana chhedak"). Dead hearts in young cane (central shoot dries and can be pulled out easily, with a rotten smell) for early shoot borer; drying of the top three to four leaves with bore holes near the growing point for top borer.

Mode of Action

Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC belongs to the anthranilic diamide class of insecticides, with a novel mode of action that acts on insect ryanodine receptors. This activates the muscle ryanodine receptor, causing uncontrolled contraction and paralysis. While it has some contact activity, it is most effective through ingestion of treated plant material, so affected pests stop feeding within hours of exposure.

Features & Benefits

  • Provides effective, long-duration protection with a unique mode of action in crops like paddy and sugarcane.
  • Protects the rice crop from stem borer and leaf folder, and the sugarcane crop from early shoot borer and top borer.
  • Activates the muscle ryanodine receptor, leading to contraction and paralysis in target pests.
  • Prevents the build-up of pest populations and helps maximise crop yield potential.

Recommended Usage of Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC Insecticide

The table below gives the recommended dose, water volume and waiting period (PHI) per acre for each crop and target pest.

Crop Target Pest(s) Dose per Acre Water Volume per Acre Waiting Period (PHI)
Rice Stem borer, Leaf folder 60 ml ~200 L 47 days
Cabbage Diamond back moth 20 ml ~200 L 3 days
Cotton American bollworm, Spotted bollworm, Tobacco caterpillar 60 ml ~200 L 9 days
Sugarcane Termite 200–250 ml ~400 L 208 days
Sugarcane Early shoot borer, Top borer 150 ml ~400 L 208 days
Tomato Fruit borer 60 ml ~200 L 3 days
Chilli Fruit borer, Tobacco caterpillar 60 ml ~200 L 3 days
Brinjal Shoot & Fruit borer 80 ml ~200–300 L 22 days
Pigeon Pea Gram pod borer, Pod fly 60 ml ~200–300 L 29 days
Soybean Green semilooper, Stem fly, Girdle beetle, Tobacco caterpillar 60 ml ~200–300 L 22 days
Bengal Gram Pod borer 50 ml ~200 L 11 days
Black Gram Pod borer 40 ml ~200 L 20 days
Bitter Gourd Fruit & leaf borer/caterpillar 40–50 ml ~200 L 7 days
Okra Fruit borer 50 ml ~200 L 5 days
Maize Spotted stem borer, Pink stem borer, Fall army worm 80 ml ~200 L 10 days
Groundnut Tobacco caterpillar 60 ml ~200 L 28 days
Green Gram Pod borer complex (Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera litura, Maruca testulatis) 50 ml ~160–240 L 14 days
Red Gram Gram pod borer, Pod fly 60 ml ~200 L 22 days

Doses above are converted from the official CIB label rate, which is expressed per hectare (1 ha ≈ 2.47 acres). Always confirm against the product label/CIB registration before spraying, and follow your local agricultural extension advice.

How to Use

  1. Identify your crop and target pest in the table above, and note the recommended dose and water volume per acre.
  2. Add the measured dose to a sprayer tank that is partially filled with water, then top up to the required volume while stirring continuously.
  3. Apply as a uniform foliar spray using a knapsack or power sprayer, ensuring full coverage of the crop canopy.
  4. Spray during the early morning or late evening; avoid windy conditions or spraying before expected rainfall.
  5. Time the application to early pest infestation for the best results.

Precautions & Safety

  • Wear protective gear (mask, gloves, full-sleeve clothing) while handling and spraying.
  • Do not mix with strongly alkaline pesticides unless compatibility is confirmed.
  • Keep away from children, food and livestock; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Strictly observe the waiting period (pre-harvest interval) before harvesting the treated crop.
  • Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after use.

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