MORTEL SC- (Fipronil 5% SC)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• MORTEL SC is a broad-spectrum insecticide
• It has both contact and stomach action
• It is also having systemic action
• It belongs to phenyl-pyrazole group of insecticides
• It is effective against both chewing as well as sucking insects
• It is effective against insects which are resistant to conventional pesticides
• MORTEL SC also have good phytotonic effect, which enhances the root growth and results in more yields
• Good thripicide: excellent result against thrips
• It has quick and long duration control
• Feeding of treated insects stops soon after treatment
• It has greater affinity for binding with insect receptor complexes than to mammalian complexes which gives it more selectivity for insects and safe for people and animals
• Longer persistency and greater solubility in water
• Mortel SC is almost compatible with other insecticides
• Comparatively safer to the beneficial insects
• It has no cross resistance to conventional products
• Suitable for IPM

  MODE OF ACTION

  • MORTEL SC has a new chemistry molecule with a unique mode of action
  • It interferes in nerve impulse transmission by blocking Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)-gated chloride channels in the central nervous system
  • It blocks the passage/uptake of chloride ions resulting in excess neuronal stimulation
  • This hyperexcitation of insects’ nerves and muscles leads death of the target insect

    METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

    • Foliar spray is recommended
    • First spray is recommended at appearance of pest infestation and subsequent 2-3 sprays at weekly interval depends on severity of pest
    • In sugarcane 25-30 days after transplanting