Mahaveer SC Insecticide - Fipronil 5% SC for Effective Pest Control

Gharda Mahaveer SC Insecticide - Fipronil 5% SC

Mahaveer SC Insecticide is a crop-protection product from Gharda Chemicals, formulated with Fipronil 5% SC. It is used to manage important sucking, chewing and soil-associated insect pests in crops such as rice, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane and cotton.

Mahaveer SC provides effective pest control through its action on the insect nervous system. It is suitable for foliar application when used according to the recommended crop, pest, dosage and application instructions.

The product is particularly useful for managing pests such as stem borer, brown plant hopper, green leaf hopper, rice leaf folder, diamondback moth, thrips, aphids, fruit borer, early shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms in the recommended crops.

Product Overview

Composition & Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Fipronil 5%
• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)
• Technical Name: Fipronil 5% SC
• Chemical Group: Phenylpyrazole
  
• Product Category: Insecticide
• Brand: Gharda Chemicals
• Application: Foliar spray
• Mode of Entry: Contact
• Mode of Action: Acts on GABA-regulated chloride channels in insects

Mahaveer Insecticide Uses

• Pest control in rice
• Control of diamondback moth in cabbage
• Management of thrips, aphids and fruit borer in chilli
• Control of early shoot borer and root borer in sugarcane
• Management of aphids, jassids, thrips, whitefly and bollworms in cotton

Key Features & Benefits

• Helps control important sucking and chewing insect pests
• Contains Fipronil 5% SC for effective pest management
• Suitable for multiple important agricultural crops
• Provides control of several rice insect pests
• Helps manage thrips, aphids and fruit borer in chilli
• Helps control diamondback moth in cabbage
• Helps manage early shoot borer and root borer in sugarcane
• Helps manage aphids, jassids, thrips, whitefly and bollworms in cotton
• Useful as part of an integrated pest management approach when used appropriately
• Convenient foliar-spray formulation
  

Target Crops

• Rice (Paddy)
• Sugarcane
• Cotton
• Chilli
• Cabbage
• Corn (Maize)
  

Target Pests

• Rice: Stem borer, Leaf folder, Green leaf hopper, Gall midge
• Cabbage: Diamondback moth (DBM)
• Sugarcane: Early shoot borer, Root borer
• Vegetables & Cotton: Thrips (superior control), Aphids, Whiteflies, Jassids, Fruit borers
• Soil Pests: Termites, White grubs

Mahaveer SC Dose & Application

• Method of Application: Foliar Spray
• Soil Application: Soil drench or furrow application for soil-borne pests
• Best Time: Early morning or late evening when temperature is cool and wind is minimal

How to Apply Mahaveer SC

1. Use the recommended crop-specific dose.
2. Measure the required quantity of Mahaveer SC accurately.
3. Dilute the product with the recommended quantity of clean water.
4. Apply as a uniform foliar spray.
5. Ensure adequate coverage of the crop canopy.
6. Apply when the target pest is present or at the crop stage recommended on the label.
7. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or spray frequency.

Precautions & Storage

• Read the product label carefully before use.
• Use only the recommended crop-specific dosage.
• Do not exceed the recommended application rate.
• Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and other recommended protective equipment during spraying.
• Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
  
• Keep the product away from children and animals.
• Do not store near food, animal feed or medicines.
• Store in the original, tightly closed container.
• Keep in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
  
• Do not dispose of the empty container in ponds, waterways or other water sources.
• Follow the product label for mixing and compatibility instructions.
• Observe the recommended waiting period before harvesting the crop.

Disclaimer

Use Mahaveer SC strictly as per label recommendations. Dosage and performance may vary based on crop, pest intensity, and climatic conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Mahaveer SC Insecticide?

Mahaveer SC is a Gharda insecticide containing Fipronil 5% SC. It is recommended for controlling several important insect pests in rice, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane and cotton.

2. What is the technical name of Mahaveer SC?

The technical name of Mahaveer SC is Fipronil 5% SC. Fipronil is the active insecticidal ingredient in the formulation.

3. What are the uses of Mahaveer insecticide?

Mahaveer insecticide is used for pest management in crops such as rice, cabbage, chilli, sugarcane and cotton. Target pests include stem borer, plant hoppers, leaf folder, diamondback moth, thrips, aphids, fruit borer, shoot borer, root borer, jassids, whitefly and bollworms.

4. What is the Mahaveer SC dose per acre?

The dose depends on the crop and target pest. The recommended rates are approximately 400–600 ml/acre for rice, 320–400 ml/acre for cabbage and chilli, and 600–800 ml/acre for sugarcane and cotton, with approximately 200 litres of water per acre in the Always check the product label before spraying.

5. Can Mahaveer SC be used for chilli?

Yes. Mahaveer SC is recommended for chilli against thrips, aphids and fruit borer. The listed application rate is 320–400 ml/acre in 200 litres of water in the acre-based recommendation. Follow the current product label for application instructions.