Gaucho 600 FS - Imidacloprid 48% FS - Bayer
Bayer Gaucho 600 FS contains Imidacloprid 48% w/w for registered seed treatment against early sucking and soil pests in listed Indian crops.
Item description
Bayer Gaucho 600 FS Imidacloprid 48% Seed Treatment Insecticide
Gaucho 600 FS is a systemic Imidacloprid 48% w/w seed-treatment insecticide. It protects germinating seedlings from labelled early sucking and soil pests through root uptake.
Use note: The rates below are per 100 kg of seed or tubers, not per kg. This is not a foliar spray. Confirm the stocked pack states Gaucho 600 FS / Imidacloprid 48% before use.
Key Product Benefits
- Systemic early-season protection from labelled seedling pests.
- Uniform seed coating supports crop establishment.
- Bayer reports 30–40 days of early protection when correctly treated and sown.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bayer CropScience Limited |
| Active ingredient | Imidacloprid 48% w/w FS, equivalent to Gaucho 600 FS |
| Type | Systemic seed-treatment insecticide |
| Mode of action | IRAC Group 4A — nicotinic acetylcholine-receptor competitive modulator |
| Application | Calibrated seed-treatment drum or machine; not foliar |
Mode of Action
Imidacloprid is an IRAC Group 4A nicotinic acetylcholine-receptor competitive modulator. After seed treatment it is taken up by emerging roots and moves systemically into young growth.
Registered Seed-Treatment Rates
| Crop | Targets | Formulation per 100 kg seed / tubers |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Aphids, whitefly, jassids and thrips | 500–900 ml |
| Okra | Jassids and aphids | 500–900 ml |
| Sunflower | Jassids and whitefly | 500–900 ml |
| Sorghum | Shoot fly | 1.2 L |
| Pearl millet | Shoot fly and termites | 1.2 L |
| Soybean | Jassids | 125 ml |
| Maize / corn | Shoot fly | 1 L |
| Potato seed tubers | Aphids and jassids | 17.5 ml |
| Rice | Thrips | 250 ml |
| Wheat | Aphids and termites | 350 ml |
| Bengal gram | Termites | 250 ml |
Application Guide
- Use only in a calibrated seed-treatment drum or machine with the slurry volume needed for uniform coating.
- Shade-dry treated seed where the pack directs, then sow promptly.
- Do not apply as a foliar spray.
Safety and Stewardship
- Never use treated seed for food, feed or oil extraction.
- Clearly mark and segregate treated seed, minimise dust and plant it completely below soil.
- Protect birds, bees and aquatic environments from treated-seed dust and spills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the rates per kg?
No. The table is per 100 kg of seed or tubers.
Can Gaucho 600 FS be foliar sprayed?
No. It is a seed-treatment formulation.
Can treated seed be fed to animals?
No. Never use it for food, feed or oil extraction.
Safety and Disclaimer
Use only under the current Indian Gaucho 600 FS pack. The physical leaflet governs crop, target, seed rate, slurry, drying, sowing, PPE, disposal and local restrictions.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C