About Fipronil 4% + Acetamiprid 4% SC
Fipronil 4% + Acetamiprid 4% SC is a broad-spectrum Suspension Concentrate (SC) insecticide, widely used as a foliage spray for controlling sucking pests like aphids, jassids, thrips, and whiteflies in cotton and vegetables. It acts via a dual-action mechanism (contact and systemic) to interrupt the nervous system, offering quick knockdown and long-lasting control.
- Active Ingredients: Fipronil (4% w/w) + Acetamiprid (4% w/w).
- Formulation: SC (Suspension Concentrate) - a stable, water-soluble liquid formulation.
- Mode of Action:
- Fipronil: Phenylpyrazole group, disrupts the insect's central nervous system.
- Acetamiprid: Neonicotinoid group, acts on the peripheral nervous system.
- Key Features: Dual-action (systemic & contact), translaminar action (moves through leaves to kill hidden pests), and effective against all growth stages (egg, nymph, adult).