Sena - Imidacloprid 0.3% GR - HPM

HPM Sena Imidacloprid 0.3% GR Insecticide

Granular systemic insecticide registered in India for stem borer management in paddy.

HPM Sena contains Imidacloprid 0.3% GR. The official Indian use table lists this formulation for paddy (rice) stem borer at 15 kg of formulation per hectare, with a 26-day waiting period. Use it only for the crop, target, dose and application directions printed on the current pack label.

Why Choose HPM Sena?

• Verified identity: Imidacloprid 0.3% GR granular insecticide.
• Label-specific use: The registered use is paddy stem borer management.
• Systemic activity: Imidacloprid is taken up by plants and acts on feeding insects through its nerve-action target site.
• Defined application rate: The government use table specifies 15 kg/ha, approximately 6.07 kg/acre.
• Resistance-group clarity: IRAC classifies imidacloprid as Group 4A, supporting informed rotation planning.

Technical Specifications

How It Works: Mode of Action

Imidacloprid acts on insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and disrupts normal nerve signalling. IRAC places it in Group 4A, the neonicotinoid subgroup of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulators. HPM describes the active ingredient as systemic, with root uptake and upward movement in the plant, plus contact and stomach action.

Do not treat this classification as a reason to repeat Group 4A products automatically. Follow the current label and local integrated pest-management guidance when planning insecticide rotations.

Registered Crop and Target Pest

Dosage and Waiting Period

The acre figure is a unit conversion from the official 15 kg/ha formulation rate. This is a granule rate, not an ml/L spray dilution.

Application and Stewardship

• Confirm that the crop is paddy and the target is stem borer before use.
• Measure the formulation dose stated on the current label. Do not convert this granule rate into a spray-tank concentration.
• Apply only by the method, crop stage and field conditions printed on the pack label.
• Do not assume compatibility with fertilisers or other pesticides; tank or carrier mixing requires explicit current-label support.
• Wear the personal protective equipment required by the label and prevent exposure during handling.
• For resistance management, avoid automatically repeating insecticides from the same IRAC 4A group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HPM Sena contain?
It contains Imidacloprid 0.3% in a granular formulation.

Which crop and pest are registered for this formulation?
The official Indian use table lists paddy (rice) stem borer.

What is the official dose?
15 kg of formulation per hectare, approximately 6.07 kg per acre.

Should I calculate an ml-per-litre rate?
No. This is a granular formulation, and the official use table does not state a spray-water volume.

What is the waiting period?
Observe 26 days between the last application and harvest.

Can it be recommended for termites, hoppers, vegetables or cotton?
Those uses are not included in the verified Indian use row for Imidacloprid 0.3% GR. Use only as directed on the current label.

Safety and Disclaimer

Read and follow the current product label before purchase and application. Keep the product in its original container, away from children, food and feed. Use label-required PPE and seek local agricultural guidance when needed. No toxicity colour, re-entry interval, maximum application count, mixing direction, rainfastness claim or use beyond paddy stem borer is inferred here.