MORTEL SC
(Fipronil 5% SC)

MORTEL SC
Fipronil 5% SC
Pack Size : 1L, 500ml, 250ml, 100ml
Class : Insecticides
Directions of Use : Mix required amount of Mortel in small quantity of Water. Add remaining quantity of Water and mix well. Use stick or rod for mixing. Give uniform Spray covering complete foliage.
Categories: ,
Crop Pest Formulation (gm/ml) / ha Dilution in Water (Litre) / ha
Rice (Paddy) Stem Borer
Brown Plant Hopper
Green Leaf Hopper
Rice Leaf Hopper
Rice Gall Midge
Whorl Maggot
White Backed Plant Hopper		 1000-1500 500
Cabbage Diamond Back Moth 800-1000 500
Chilli Thrips
Aphids
Fruit Borers		 800-1000 500
Sugarcane Early Shoot Borer & Root Borer 1500-2000 500
Cotton Aphid
Jassid
Thrips
White Fly
Bollworms		 1500-2000 500

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • MORTEL SC is a broad-spectrum insecticide
  • It has both contact and stomach action
  • It is also having systemic action
  • It belongs to phenyl-pyrazole group of insecticides
  • It is effective against both chewing as well as sucking insects
  • It is effective against insects which are resistant to conventional pesticides
  • MORTEL SC also have good phytotonic effect, which enhances the root growth and results in more yields
  • Good thripicide: excellent result against thrips
  • It has quick and long duration control
  • Feeding of treated insects stops soon after treatment
  • It has greater affinity for binding with insect receptor complexes than to mammalian complexes which gives it more selectivity for insects and safe for people and animals
  • Longer persistency and greater solubility in water
  • Mortel SC 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 SC 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

  • Foliar spray is recommended
  • First spray is recommended at appearance of pest infestation and subsequent 2-3 sprays at weekly interval depends on severity of pest
  • In sugarcane 25-30 days after transplanting

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE

  • Uniform spray should be advisable
  • Do not spray during foggy climate
  • 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