MORTEL GR
(Fipronil 0.3% GR)

MORTEL GR
Fipronil 0.3% GR
Pack Size : 1 kg, 5 kg
Class : Insecticides
Directions of Use : Recommended dose for Granule should be broadcasted using Operated Granule Applicator or Mechanical Dispenser Application.
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Crop Pests CIB DOSE / Ha Water volume litre/ha
Rice (Paddy) Stem borer, Brown plant hopper, Green leaf hopper Rice leaf hopper, Rice gall midge, Whorl maggot, 16670- 25000 gm
White backed plant hopper
Sugarcane Early shoot borer 25000-33300 gm
Root borer
Wheat Termite 20000 gm

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • MORTEL GR is a broad-spectrum and systemic insecticide
  • It has both contact and stomach action
  • It belongs to phenyl-pyrazole group of insecticides
  • Mortel GR is very effective against insects resistant for conventional pesticides
  • MORTEL GR also have good phytotonic effect, which enhances the root growth and more greenness
  • It results significant increase in yield
  • It has good applications and formulation flexibility
  • Easy to use: Because of its granular formulation, it can be easily broadcasted on the standing crop
  • It has quick and long duration control
  • Feeding of treated insects stops soon after treatment
  • It has higher potency for binding with insect receptor complexes than to mammalian complexes which makes it more selective for insects and safe for human and animals
  • Longer persistency and greater solubility in water than other granules
  • Mortel GR is almost compatible with other insecticides
  • Comparatively safer to the beneficial insects
  • It has no cross resistance to conventional products
  • Suitable for IPM

MODE OF ACTION

  • MORTEL GR has a new chemistry molecule with a unique mode of action
  • It interferes in nerve impulse transmission by blocking Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)-gated chloride channels in the central nervous system
  • It blocks the passage/uptake of chloride ions resulting in excess neuronal stimulation
  • This hyperexcitation of insects’ nerves and muscles leads death of the target insect

METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

  • Recommended dosage for granule should be broadcasted alone or by mixing with send or fertilizer
  • It can be broadcasted by using hand operated granule applicator or mechanical dispenser
  • Apply within 15-25 days after transplanting in paddy (2-3 cm standing water should be in the field and keep water impounded for 2-3 days application)
  • Ensure sufficient soil moisture at the time of application in sugarcane and wheat

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE

  • Uniform broadcasting should be advisable
  • Do not mix with bare hands
  • Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
  • Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying
  • Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin
  • Take bath properly after application
  • Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically