Bayer Confidor Super Imidacloprid 350 SC, 30.5% Insecticide

Bayer Confidor Super – Superior Protection Against Aphids, Jassids & Thrips

Bayer Confidor Super is a bestselling systemic insecticide containing Imidacloprid 350 SC (30.5% w/w). Its advanced suspension concentrate (SC) formulation ensures better absorption, longer persistence, and superior protection against sucking insect pests like aphids, jassids, thrips, and hoppers.

Product Specifications

Parameter	Details
Brand	Bayer
Technical Name	Imidacloprid 350 SC (30.5% w/w)
Formulation	SC (Suspension Concentrate)
Mode of Action	Systemic – Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
IRAC Classification	Group 4A
Target Pests	Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Brown Planthopper, White-Backed Plant Hopper
Suitable Crops	Cotton, Rice
Dosage	50–100 ml per acre (depending on crop & infestation)
Packaging Sizes	Commonly available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L

Mode of Action

Imidacloprid acts as an antagonist to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system. It disrupts signal transmission, causing hyper-excitation of nerve cells, paralysis, and eventually the death of the pest.

Key Advantages & Benefits

• Better Absorption: SC formulation enhances wetting, spreading, and absorption on leaves.
• Cost-Effective: Long persistence reduces repeat applications, saving farmer’s money, labor, and time.
• Selective Action: Safer for natural enemies and beneficial insects, suitable for IPM programs.
• Systemic Protection: Provides internal crop protection against sucking pests.
• Stress Shield Effect: Improves crop vigor and promotes healthier plant growth.

Target Crops & Pests

Crop	Target Pests
Cotton	Aphids, Jassids, Thrips
Rice	Brown Planthopper, White-Backed Plant Hopper

Dosage & Application

• Recommended Dose: 50–100 ml per acre (depending on crop & pest severity).
• Apply as a foliar spray with sufficient water volume for uniform coverage.
• Use knapsack or motorized sprayers with hollow cone or flat fan nozzles for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is Bayer Confidor Super mainly used for? It is mainly used to control sucking pests like aphids, jassids, thrips, and hoppers in cotton and rice. Q2. How does it work on insects? It acts on the nervous system of insects by blocking signal transmission, leading to paralysis and death. Q3. Is Confidor Super rainfast? Yes, its SC formulation ensures better sticking and absorption, making it effective even after light rains. Q4. Can it be used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? Yes, being systemic and selective, it is safer for natural enemies and beneficial insects, making it suitable for IPM programs. Q5. What is the dosage for cotton? For cotton, the recommended dose is 50–100 ml per acre, depending on pest severity.

Note

Bayer Confidor Super is intended strictly for agricultural purposes only.

Disclaimer

All information above is intended for informational purposes. For proper application, always follow the official directions mentioned on the packaging and product leaflet.