Confidor - Imidacloprid 17.8% SL - Bayer
Bayer Confidor is a systemic insecticide containing Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (IRAC Group 4A). Bayer lists it for specified sucking pests and termites across labelled crops including cotton, rice, chilli, sugarcane and mango. Use only as directed on the current Indian product label.
Item description
Bayer Confidor Product Overview
Bayer Confidor is a systemic insecticide formulated with Imidacloprid 17.8% SL. Bayer India lists Confidor for specified sucking pests and termites on labelled agricultural and horticultural crops. Select the pack size required for your labelled use and follow the current container label and leaflet.
Use note: Confidor is an insecticide. The products shown in the recommendation sections are standalone alternatives; they are not tank-mix directions.
Key Product Benefits
- Verified formulation: Imidacloprid 17.8% in soluble-liquid (SL) form.
- Systemic activity: Designed for uptake by the plant when applied according to the label.
- Defined labelled scope: Bayer lists specific crops and sucking-pest or termite uses.
- Pack-size choice: This listing offers 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre variants.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bayer |
| Product name | Confidor |
| Product type | Systemic insecticide |
| Active ingredient | Imidacloprid 17.8% |
| Formulation | SL (soluble liquid) |
| IRAC mode-of-action group | Group 4A — nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulators (neonicotinoids) |
| Available pack sizes | 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre |
How Confidor Works
Imidacloprid belongs to IRAC Group 4A. It acts at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system. Because products in the same mode-of-action group share a target site, resistance-management plans should avoid treating successive pest generations repeatedly with Group 4A insecticides.
- Confirm the crop and pest: Use only a pairing authorised on the current label.
- Apply by the labelled method: Measure the stated crop-specific rate and water volume.
- Plan rotation: Where another treatment is required, seek a labelled alternative from a different IRAC group.
Manufacturer-Listed Use Scope
| Manufacturer listing | Details |
|---|---|
| Crops | Cotton, rice, chilli, sugarcane, mango, sunflower, okra, citrus, groundnut, grape and tomato |
| Target pests | Jassids, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, brown planthoppers, white-backed planthoppers, green leafhopper, termite, psylla and flea beetle |
The Bayer summary lists crops and pests collectively. Use only the exact crop–pest combination printed on the current Indian label; do not infer unlisted pairings from these two lists.
Dosage & Application Guide
The current product label is the controlling source for dose, spray-water volume, application timing, number of applications, re-entry interval and pre-harvest interval. These values are not converted or guessed here.
| Application field | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Crop and target pest | Confirm on the current label |
| Dose and water volume | Follow the current label; do not improvise a per-litre conversion |
| Timing and application method | Follow the crop-specific label directions |
| PHI and re-entry | Follow the current label |
Application & Safety Practices
- Read the full label and leaflet before measuring the product.
- Use calibrated, leak-free application equipment and the personal protective equipment specified on the label.
- Keep the product away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
- Follow every pollinator, aquatic-organism, re-entry and harvest precaution on the current label.
- Do not mix with another product unless both labels allow it and compatibility has been confirmed by a qualified adviser.
- Handle and dispose of containers exactly as directed on the label and by local rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the active ingredient in Confidor?
Confidor contains Imidacloprid 17.8% SL.
2. Is Confidor a herbicide?
No. It is a systemic insecticide for authorised crop-and-pest uses.
3. Which dose should I use?
Use the crop- and pest-specific rate printed on the current pack label; do not use one rate for every crop.
4. Can Confidor be tank-mixed?
Do not assume compatibility. Mix only where both labels permit it and a qualified adviser or Bayer confirms compatibility.
5. What pack sizes are listed here?
50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre variants are available on this listing.
Safety & Disclaimer
Always follow the current official product label and leaflet. Use only for authorised agricultural purposes and store securely away from children, food, feed and water sources. Related and upsell products are alternatives for consideration, not instructions to combine products.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C