Product Name: Imidacloprid 17.8% SL Formulation Type: SL (Soluble Liquid) Category: Insecticide
Mode of Action:
Imidacloprid belongs to the neonicotinoid group.
Highly systemic insecticide that interferes with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in insect nerves → paralysis & death.
Key Features:
Economical and widely used formulation compared to high-strength SC versions.
Quick knockdown with long residual control.
Effective against resistant sucking pests.
Useful for both foliar spray and soil drench/seed treatment in some markets.
Target Pests & Crops (general export use, varies country-wise):
Crops: Cotton, Paddy, Sugarcane, Vegetables, Fruits, Pulses.
Pests: Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), Green Leaf Hopper (GLH), Termites.
Export Status:
One of the most popular neonicotinoid formulations in Asia, Africa, and LATAM.
Strong demand in rice, cotton, and vegetable-growing countries.
Competes with branded products like Confidor® (Bayer).
Packaging (Export Standard):
100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L (HDPE/Aluminium bottles).
Bulk packs: 5 L, 20 L available.
Regulatory Notes (for export):
Licensed under India’s Insecticides Act, 1968 for manufacture.
Requires export NOC, MSDS, COA, and dossier as per importing country’s rules.