Buster - Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG - Mahindra Summit
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Buster - Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG - Mahindra Summit
Product details
Buster Insecticide by Mahindra Summit
Buster contains fipronil 40% + imidacloprid 40% WG. Buster combines two insect nerve-action mechanisms. Fipronil affects GABA-gated chloride channels, while imidacloprid affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Composition: fipronil 40% + imidacloprid 40% WG.
Verified scope: The manufacturer’s crop-and-target pairings are listed below.
Before use: Confirm the product rate, water volume, method and waiting period on the supplied label.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌱White-grub coverage: Sugarcane and groundnut have separately identified white-grub targets.
- 🌾Rice-pest scope: The table names yellow stem borer, leaf folder and brown planthopper.
- 🌶️Chilli targets: Thrips and fruit borer are specifically listed for chilli.
- ⚙️Two target sites: The active ingredients affect different insect nerve-signalling systems.
- 🔄Two resistance groups: IRAC Groups 2B and 4A distinguish this combination for planning.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Mahindra Summit Agriscience Limited |
| Technical Name | fipronil 40% + imidacloprid 40% WG |
| Mode-of-Action Group | IRAC 2B + 4A |
| Chemical Group | Phenylpyrazole + neonicotinoid |
| Formulation | WG: water-dispersible granules |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack warning panel and protective-equipment instructions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Buster combines two insect nerve-action mechanisms. Fipronil affects GABA-gated chloride channels, while imidacloprid affects nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Fipronil action: One component disrupts GABA-regulated chloride-channel activity.
- Imidacloprid action: The other component acts at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
- Combined nerve effect: Both mechanisms disturb normal nerve signalling in susceptible insects.
Changing brand names does not necessarily change the mode of action. Follow a crop-specific resistance-management plan and all limits on repeat applications.
Target Crops & Pests
Mahindra’s Buster recommendation table names the following crop-and-target pairings.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Sugarcane |
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| Groundnut |
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| Cotton |
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| Rice |
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| Chilli |
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Each target belongs only to its listed crop. Do not extend these recommendations to unlisted crops or assume that every listed target applies to every crop.
Dosage & Application Guide
Check the current pack before measuring product. The public manufacturer table uses a combined g/ml dose header without identifying the product unit. Quantitative directions are withheld until that ambiguity is resolved.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Product rate | Water volume | Method | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Groundnut | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Cotton | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Rice | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
| Chilli | Confirm label unit | Confirm label basis | Follow label | Not verified |
The manufacturer’s product-dose heading is per hectare, not per acre. No operational dose or acre conversion is supplied from the ambiguous unit heading. The water column also needs its area basis confirmed on the pack.
PHI means the interval between the last application and harvest. An unverified waiting period does not mean zero days.
Confirm crop stage, equipment, repeat interval, maximum applications, re-entry and weather restrictions. No universal per-litre or tank recipe is inferred.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Match the target: Check the full Buster identity, crop and target against the supplied label.
- Measure correctly: Use the label’s explicit product unit and water volume; do not substitute a hectare quantity for an acre quantity.
- Follow the approved method: Use only the preparation, equipment and application route specified on the pack. Do not assume a tank mixture is permitted.
- Protect people and water: Wear the specified protective equipment and prevent drift or runoff into water and neighbouring crops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Buster?fipronil 40% + imidacloprid 40% WG.
Can I use one Buster programme for every listed crop?No. Mahindra provides different crop-and-pest programmes. Sugarcane white grub, for example, must not be treated as the same use as chilli thrips.
What is the dose per acre or per litre?The public table does not identify an unambiguous product unit. Obtain the complete label directions before measuring or converting a rate.
Is Buster automatically a foliar spray for white grubs?Do not assume that. The current crop-specific method was not verified from the manufacturer table. Obtain the exact label rather than copying another brand’s foliar directions.
When can the crop be harvested?The current crop-specific waiting period was not verified. Confirm it on the supplied label before use.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the current pack label and leaflet. Match the crop, target, rate, method, water volume and waiting period to that label. This product overview is not a replacement for the approved directions.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing spray or dust and avoid skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent drift, spills and washings from reaching water. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.
