Protect Your Crops from Harmful Sucking Pests with Bayer’s Trusted Confidor.
Crop protection is critical to ensuring maximum yields and quality produce. Sucking pests such as aphids, whiteflies, jassids, and hoppers not only feed on plant sap but also act as carriers of harmful diseases. To tackle these persistent threats, Bayer offers a powerful solution—Confidor®, an innovative insecticide powered by Imidacloprid 200 SL (17.8% w/w).
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What is Confidor Insecticide?
Confidor® is a highly effective systemic insecticide developed by Bayer, designed to control a wide range of sucking pests. Its active ingredient, Imidacloprid, belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides and offers long-lasting protection even at low application doses.
Confidor is available in multiple pack sizes—50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1 litre—to suit small and large-scale farming needs.
Key Benefits of Confidor Insecticide
Broad-Spectrum Activity: Controls aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, hoppers, termites, leaf miners, psylla, flea beetles, and more.
Systemic Action: Absorbed by the plant and distributed acropetally (upward), providing internal protection.
Multiple Application Methods: Spray, stem paint, soil drenching, injection, or irrigation-compatible.
Low Dosage, High Efficacy: Effective even at low doses, reducing chemical load on the environment.
Bee-Friendly: When used with proper timing, it minimises risk to pollinators.
Operator Safety: Low toxicity to humans and warm-blooded animals, ensuring a safer experience for application.
Mode of Action
Imidacloprid, the active compound in Confidor, acts as a contact and stomach poison. It targets the insect’s nervous system, binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and disrupting signal transmission.
Unlike natural neurotransmitters that degrade quickly, Imidacloprid lingers in the receptors, leading to nerve overstimulation, paralysis, and the insect’s eventual death.
Recommended Crops & Target Pests
Confidor is recommended for a wide variety of commercial crops. Below is a detailed list:
| Crop | Target Pests |
| Cotton | Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whitefly |
| Rice | Brown Plant Hopper, Green Leaf Hopper, White-Backed Hopper |
| Chilli | Thrips, Aphids |
| Sugarcane | Termites |
| Mango | Hopper, Psylla |
| Sunflower | Jassids, Whitefly |
| Okra | Aphids, Jassids, Whitefly |
| Citrus | Leaf Miner, Psylla |
| Grape | Flea Beetle, Leaf Miner |
| Groundnut | Aphids, Leaf Miner |
| Tomato | Whitefly, Thrips, Aphids |
Recommended Dosage and Application Guidelines
| Crop | Pests Controlled | Dosage (ml/ha) | Water Volume (L/ha) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) |
| Cotton | Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whitefly | 100–125 ml | 500–700 L | 40 days |
| Rice | Brown/Green Leaf Hopper | 100–125 ml | 500–700 L | 40 days |
| Chilli | Thrips, Aphids | 100–125 ml | 500–700 L | 40 days |
| Mango | Hopper, Psylla | 100–125 ml | 500–700 L | 40 days |
| Tomato | Whitefly, Thrips | 100–125 ml | 500–700 L | 40 days |
Note: Always follow the label instructions and avoid application during active bee foraging periods.
Application Methods
Confidor provides flexibility in application:
- Foliar Spray: For rapid action against sucking pests.
- Soil Drench: Targets root pests like termites.
- Basal Stem Spray: For crops like sugarcane.
- Stem Injection or Paint: Suitable for high-value tree crops like mango.
- Through Irrigation: Efficient for large field crops.
Alternate Products You Can Consider
If it is unavailable or if you are looking for rotation options to prevent resistance buildup, here are some alternatives:
- Actara (Thiamethoxam 25 WG) – Broad-spectrum systemic insecticide.
- Admire (Imidacloprid 17.8% SL) – Another Bayer product similar in formulation.
- Pride (Acetamiprid 20 SP) – Good for aphids and whiteflies.
- Sivanto (Flupyradifurone) – New-generation systemic insecticide from Bayer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which pests are controlled by Confidor?
It effectively controls aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, hoppers, termites, psylla, flea beetles, leaf miners, and more.
Q2. How long does the effect of Confidor last?
It provides long-lasting protection, depending on crop and weather conditions, typically for 10–15 days after application.
Q3. What is the difference between Confidor and Confidor® Super?
While both contain Imidacloprid, Confidor Super may have additional adjuvants or higher concentrations for faster knockdown, based on regional formulations.
Q4. When should Confidor® be applied?
Apply Confidor® at early pest infestation stages or as per local agricultural expert advice.
Q5. Is special equipment needed to apply Confidor®?
No special tools are required. It is compatible with standard sprayers, drip systems, and injection tools.
Final Opinion: Why Confidor Should Be a Part of Your Crop Protection Plan
Confidor stands out as a trusted, proven, and highly effective insecticide that addresses multiple pest threats across a wide range of crops. Its systemic action, broad pest spectrum, and low environmental impact make it an excellent choice for modern, sustainable agriculture.
With flexible application options and low dosage requirements, Confidor helps you reduce input costs while maximising crop yield and quality.
For healthy crops, higher yields, and peace of mind, Confidor is the farmer’s best friend.
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