FMC Ferterra Insecticide (Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR) for Rice & Sugarcane

About Ferterra Insecticide

Ferterra Insecticide is an FMC product. It contains Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR. It is used for the control of recommended lepidopteran pests in rice, sugarcane, and maize.

Ferterra Insecticide is used against yellow stem borer, leaf folder, early shoot borer, top borer, fall armyworm, stem borer and pink stem borer.

Ferterra Insecticide Technical Name

Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR

Product Specifications

• Mode of Entry: Ingestion and contact
• Mode of Action: Chlorantraniliprole belongs to Group 28 insecticide. It acts as a ryanodine receptor modulator in target insects. This affects insect muscle function and disrupts normal movement, helping control the recommended pests when applied correctly.
• Time of Application: Recommended crop stage

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad Spectrum: Controls recommended lepidopteran pests, stem borers, leaf folder and fall armyworm.
• Effective Against: Yellow stem borer, leaf folder, early shoot borer, top borer, fall armyworm, stem borer and pink stem borer.
• Quick Rain Fastness: Do not apply if rainfall is expected within 24 hours after application.
• Re entry period is 24 hours.

Ferterra Insecticide Dosage & Recommended Crops

• Method of Application: Granule Application: Apply Ferterra Insecticide as granules using hand operated granule applicator, mechanical disperser, motorized hand weeding chemical resistant gloves or manually with protective gloves.
• Best Time to Apply

For sugarcane (Early shoot borer): Single application between planting to 1^st irrigation

For sugarcane (Top borer): Apply with the appearance of the pest in the month of may - june

For rice: Single application at 15 to 35 days after transplanting.

For maize: Single application at the whorl formation stage after 15 days after germination

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

• Consult an agronomist before combining any other crop protection input.

Safety Precautions

• Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while applying.
• Do not apply on windy days to prevent drift.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
• Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after application.
• Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
• Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
• In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Ferterra Insecticide Expert Advice

“FMC Ferterra is an excellent contact insecticide used to kill caterpillars in rice, maize and sugarcane crops. For best results, apply Ferterra Insecticide at the recommended crop stage.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

• Follow IRAC resistance management guidelines where applicable.
• Avoid repeated applications of insecticides with the same mode of action.
• Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
• Do not use the product for any purpose other than specified on the product information.
• Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.