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RECOMB

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.

Key Benefits of the Formulation

  • 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.