Shivalik Sacdor is a systemic insecticide containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL. It belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides and is used for the management of important sucking pests in labelled agricultural crops.
Imidacloprid acts on the insect nervous system and is absorbed into plant tissues, helping provide systemic protection against susceptible pests such as aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies and plant hoppers. The formulation is also registered against termites in Sugarcane.
| Brand | Shivalik Crop Sciences |
| Product Name | Sacdor |
| Product Type | Systemic Insecticide |
| Technical Name | Imidacloprid 17.8% SL |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 17.8% |
| Formulation | SL – Soluble Liquid |
| Chemical Group | Neonicotinoid |
| Mode of Action | Systemic action on the insect nervous system |
| Main Target Group | Sucking Pests |
| Additional Registered Use | Termites in Sugarcane |
| Application Method | Foliar Spray / Crop-Specific Label Application |
| Category | Crop Protection – Insecticide |
Imidacloprid acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system. This interferes with normal transmission of nerve impulses and results in loss of normal insect function.
Sacdor should primarily be described as a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide with nerve action.
| Crop | Target Pest | Formulation Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Aphid, Whitefly, Jassid, Thrips | 100–125 ml/ha |
| Paddy / Rice | Brown Plant Hopper, White Backed Plant Hopper, Green Leaf Hopper | 100–125 ml/ha |
| Chilli | Jassid, Aphid, Thrips | 125–250 ml/ha |
| Sugarcane | Termite | 350 ml/ha |
| Mango | Hopper | 2–4 ml/tree |
| Sunflower | Jassid, Thrips, Whitefly | 100 ml/ha |
| Okra | Aphid, Jassid, Thrips | 100 ml/ha |
| Citrus | Leaf Miner, Psylla | 50 ml/ha |
| Groundnut | Aphid, Jassid | 100–125 ml/ha |
| Tomato | Whitefly | 150–175 ml/ha |
| Grapes | Flea Beetle | 300–400 ml/ha |
Depending on the labelled crop, Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is recommended against Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Brown Plant Hopper, White Backed Plant Hopper, Green Leaf Hopper, Mango Hopper, Citrus Psylla, Leaf Miner, Termites and Flea Beetle.
Do not use one common 50–100 ml/acre dose for every crop. The recommended quantity varies with crop and target pest. Always follow the crop-specific dose printed on the current Shivalik Sacdor label.
Store Sacdor in its original labelled container in a cool, dry and secure location. Keep the container tightly closed and away from food, feed, children, animals, direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Shivalik Sacdor is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL.
The supplied bottle label states Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, and Shivalik's product portfolio also lists Imidacloprid 17.8% SL.
Depending on crop registration, it is used against sucking pests such as Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies and Plant Hoppers, as well as certain other pests including Sugarcane Termites.
The dose varies by crop. For example, common acre-based recommendations for Imidacloprid 17.8% SL include approximately 40–50 ml/acre in Cotton and Paddy, 50–100 ml/acre in Chilli, 40 ml/acre in Okra and 60–70 ml/acre in Tomato. Always follow the current product label.
Yes. Imidacloprid 17.8% SL is a systemic insecticide.
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL has a registered agricultural use against Termites in Sugarcane. Follow the exact label recommendation for termite applications.
Sacdor is an SL – Soluble Liquid formulation.
Pesticide use must follow the current approved label supplied with the product. Crop, pest, dose, spray-water volume, application timing, safety instructions and waiting period can vary. Always follow Shivalik's current product label and applicable agricultural recommendations.
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