Indoxacarb 14.5% SC – Effective Control for Bollworms & Caterpillars

Indoxacarb 14.5% SC is a potent non-systemic insecticide designed for effective control of chewing insects such as Bollworms, Pink Bollworms, Spotted Bollworms, and Cutworms. This insecticide targets pests on crops like red gram, black gram, green gram, tomato, chilli, okra, soybean, tobacco, and cabbage, making it ideal for agricultural use, home gardens, terrace gardens, nurseries, and kitchen gardens.

Key features

• Contains 14.5% Indoxacarb active ingredient in suspension concentrate (SC) form
• Highly effective against lepidopteran larvae including Heliothis, Lacanobia, Fruitworm, and White Apple Leafhopper
• Operates through contact or feeding to block neuronal sodium channels in target pests
• Fast larvicidal action with larvae mortality within 2-4 days
• Acts as an anti-feedant reducing crop damage from caterpillars and bollworms
• Recommended dosage: 5 ml per 15 litres of water for spray application
• Suitable for major crops like cotton, tomato, chilli, cabbage, and pigeon peas

FAQ

Q1: What type of pests does Indoxacarb 14.5% SC control?

A: It controls chewing insects like bollworms, fruit borer, diamondback moth, cutworms, and caterpillars affecting various crops.

Q2: How does Indoxacarb work on pests?

A: It blocks neuronal sodium channels in pests upon contact or feeding, leading to their death within a few days.

Q3: Can Indoxacarb be used in home gardens?

A: Yes, it’s suitable for home, terrace, and kitchen gardens, as well as nurseries.

Q4: What is the recommended dosage?

A: Use 5 ml of Indoxacarb 14.5% SC mixed in 15 litres of water for spraying on affected crops.

Q5: Are there resistant pests to Indoxacarb?

A: Some pests like the oriental tobacco budworm may develop resistance, so use with caution.