Black Cat (Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG) Insecticide

Black Cat (Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG) Insecticide

Black Cat is a systemic + contact insecticide, combining two powerful chemical groups — Phenylpyrazole (Fipronil) and Neonicotinoid (Imidacloprid). It is specially formulated to tackle White Grub, one of the toughest soil pests to control, and is also effective against sap-sucking pests and caterpillars in rice, cotton, and chilli.

Which Crop, Which Pest, What Dose (Quick Reference)

(Dosage figures are based on official CIB — Central Insecticides Board — label data)

Mode of Action

• Fipronil — A Phenylpyrazole-group contact and stomach poison that blocks the pest's nervous system.
• Imidacloprid — A Neonicotinoid-group systemic insecticide that moves through the plant/soil to give long-lasting protection.
• The combination makes Black Cat especially effective against soil-dwelling White Grub — its strong affinity with soil particles ensures long, persistent control.

How to Use

• Soil Drench (Sugarcane, Groundnut): Apply near the root zone — the most effective method for White Grub control.
• Foliar Spray (Cotton, Rice, Chilli): Apply during early pest infestation, ensuring thorough coverage of the plant.
• Waiting Period: Always follow the recommended waiting period before harvest, as shown in the table (ranges from 7 to 296 days depending on crop).

Identify the Pest Before You Spray

White Grub (Sugarcane, Groundnut): Look for yellowing and wilting of leaves, drying of the crown, and canes/plants that come off easily when pulled. Young grubs are whitish-yellow and 'C'-shaped; the adult is a dark brown beetle.

Rice Stem Borer & Leaf Folder: Stem borer larvae bore into the stem, drying up the central shoot — known as a 'dead heart', which can be pulled out easily. At the panicle stage, this damage appears as a 'whitehead' (empty, white panicles). Leaf folder larvae fold leaves longitudinally and feed inside.

Cotton & Chilli — Jassids/Thrips: Watch for yellowing and curling of leaf edges (jassids), and a silvery sheen with scorching on leaves/flowers (thrips) — early signs that call for timely control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the dosage the same for every crop?
No — dosage varies by crop and target pest; refer to the table above.

Should White Grub be sprayed or drenched?
Soil drenching is the most effective method for White Grub control, not spraying.

How many days before harvest should application stop?
This depends on the crop — 7 days for rice/chilli, and around 296 days for sugarcane (see the waiting period table above).