Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WDG
| Product Type | Insecticides |
| Form | Water Dispersible Granules |
| Packaging | Jar |
| Size | 40 gms, 100 gms |
| Target Crops | 1. Major Field Crops: * Sugarcane * Paddy * Groundnut *Cotton 2. Vegetables and High-Value Crops * Chilli (Pepper) * Tomato * Brinjal * Cucurbits * Cabbage/Cauliflower * Citrus Crop * Mango/Grapes |
| Target Pest | 1. Soil-Dwelling/Root Pests (Primary Target) * White Grubs (most prominent target) 2. Sucking Pests (Secondary Target - Foliar Application) * Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, whitefly 3. Chewing Pests (Specific Targets) |
| Mode Of Action | RECOMB works through both Systemic (absorbed and translocated by the plant) and Contact/Ingestion activity |
RECOMB is a highly effective, broad-spectrum product designed to control a wide variety of insect pests. Its strength lies in combining two distinct chemical classes with different modes of action, which is excellent for immediate knockdown and long-term control.
Dual Mode of Action (IRM):
Combines a Phenylpyrazole (Fipronil) and a Neonicotinoid (Imidacloprid), which target the insect nervous system in two completely different ways (GABA-channels vs. nAChRs).
This dual mechanism is critical for Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM), as it significantly reduces the chance of pests developing resistance compared to single-molecule products.
Broad-Spectrum Efficacy:
Controls an exceptionally wide range of pests, including the entire Sucking Pest Complex (Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Whiteflies) and major Soil/Chewing Pests (White Grubs, Termites, Stem Borers).
Dual Protection (Systemic & Contact):
Imidacloprid provides systemic control, moving into the plant tissue to protect new growth and target sap-sucking insects from within.
Fipronil provides strong contact and stomach action, offering rapid knockdown upon application.
Quick Knockdown and Long Residual Control:
The combination delivers fast results, with cessation of feeding often noticeable shortly after treatment (due to Fipronil).
Provides extended, long-lasting protection (typically 15-20 days or more) due to the systemic nature of Imidacloprid, reducing the need for frequent re-sprays.
Superior Soil Pest Control:
Highly effective for soil applications (drenching/incorporation), making it a top-choice product for devastating pests like White Grubs and Termites in crops like Sugarcane and Groundnut.
Phytotonic Effect:
Fipronil and Imidacloprid often exhibit a Phytotonic Effect (plant growth enhancement), leading to increased root growth, greener leaves, improved plant vigor, and ultimately, higher yields and better crop quality.
Convenient Formulation (WDG):
The Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) formulation is non-dusty, easy to measure, dissolves quickly and uniformly in the spray tank, and is stable for long-term storage.
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