Mahaveer SC Insecticide

Product Description

Mahaveer SC is a modern, broad-spectrum insecticide manufactured by . It contains Fipronil 5% SC in Suspension Concentrate formulation and belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical group. The product is widely used in agriculture and home gardening for effective control of sucking, chewing, and soil-borne pests.

Technical Content

• Active Ingredient: Fipronil 5% SC
• Chemical Group: Phenylpyrazole
• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective on sucking, chewing, and soil pests
• Plant Growth Benefit: Enhances root growth, tillering, and early flowering
• Yield Improvement: Significant yield increase in rice and sugarcane
• Resistance Management: Effective against pests resistant to conventional insecticides
• Compatibility: Mixable with most insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators (PGRs)

Mode of Action

Mahaveer SC works through a dual mode of action—contact and ingestion. It disrupts the central nervous system of insects by blocking GABA-gated chloride channels, leading to paralysis and death. Its systemic movement allows absorption by plants, providing long-lasting internal protection.

Target Crops

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

Target Pests

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

Dosage & Application

• Foliar Spray: 320 – 800 ml per acre (≈ 40 ml per 15 litres of water)
• 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

Disclaimer

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