Lesenta Bayer
Imidacloprid 40% + Fipronil 40% WG
₹4750.00₹2741.00
Overview | Description |
Product Name | Lesenta Insecticide |
Brand | Bayer |
Category | Insecticide |
Technical Content | Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG |
Classfication | Chemical |
Toxicity | Yellow |
Bayer Lesenta is a powerful, broad-spectrum combination insecticide formulated with two active ingredients: Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG (Water Dispersible Granules). It combines two distinct modes of action—a phenylpyrazole (Fipronil) and a neonicotinoid (Imidacloprid)—to attack the central nervous system of insects through contact, ingestion, and systemic action, providing rapid knockdown and long-lasting residual control.
Key Product Features & Benefits
Dual Active Ingredients: Combines Fipronil and Imidacloprid for synergistic control over resistant and hard-to-kill chewing and sucking pests.
WG Formulation: Disperses easily in water without leaving residues, ensuring uniform spray distribution.
Systemic & Contact Action: Absorbed rapidly into plant tissues to protect new growth while eliminating insects on contact.
Enhanced Vigor: Helps improve overall crop health and stress tolerance, leading to better yield potential.
Important Note on Crop Usage
While Bayer Lesenta is highly effective across various crop categories (including commercial row crops, vegetables, and select horticulture crops), always check official label recommendations for specific local registrations, as permitted crop uses and waiting periods can vary by region.
Crop-Wise Dosage and Application Table
Crop Category | Example Crops | Target Pests Controlled | Recommended Dosage per Acre | Dilution Rate / Water Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial / Field Crops | Sugarcane, Cotton, Paddy (Rice) | Termites, Root borers, Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Hoppers | 50 – 75 grams per acre (depending on crop and pest pressure) | Mix thoroughly in approx. 150 to 200 litres of water for uniform foliar coverage |
Vegetable Crops | Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage | Thrips, Aphids, Fruit borers, Leaf-feeding caterpillars | 50 – 75 grams per acre | Mix thoroughly in approx. 150 to 200 litres of water for uniform foliar coverage |
Fruits & Horticulture | Citrus, Mango, Pomegranate | Sucking pests, Scales, Mealybugs, Leaf miners | 50 – 75 grams per acre | Mix thoroughly in adequate water volume for complete canopy coverage |
Best Time to Spray
Pest Threshold: Apply at the early threshold of pest infestation or preventively when pest activity begins to emerge. Avoid spraying late when infestations are severe.
Weather Conditions: Spray during the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler. Avoid application during peak midday heat, high wind conditions (to prevent drift), or immediately before anticipated rainfall.
Safety Precautions
Protective Gear: Always wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, eye goggles, and a face mask during mixing and spraying.
Handling Rules: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product. Avoid inhaling dust granules or spray mist, and prevent skin contact.
Environmental Safety: Toxic to aquatic life and bees. Avoid spraying during peak bee-foraging hours, and do not contaminate local water sources, ponds, or drainage canals.
Storage & Disposal: Store securely in its original, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space, completely out of reach of children, livestock, and food items. Safely dispose of empty packaging according to local regulations.
