Cover GR - Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR - Dhanuka
Dhanuka
Cover GR - Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR - Dhanuka
Product details
Cover GR Insecticide | Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR
A granular insecticide for the listed rice and sugarcane borers and leaf folder. Broadcasting granules is a different programme from spraying a liquid chlorantraniliprole formulation.
What it controls: Yellow stem borer and leaf folder in rice; early shoot borer and top borer in sugarcane.
When to use it: At the crop and pest stage permitted by the current Cover GR label.
What to include: The crop-specific granule amount, approved broadcasting procedure, field-water directions and harvest interval.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌾Defined rice-pest scope: The manufacturer identifies yellow stem borer and leaf folder rather than a blanket claim for all rice insects.
- 🎋Separate sugarcane targets: Early shoot borer and top borer belong to the sugarcane row, not the rice programme.
- ⚖️A measured granular formulation: Product quantity is expressed as granule weight, not millilitres of a liquid spray.
- 🛑Acts on insect muscles: Chlorantraniliprole disrupts calcium control in susceptible insects, interfering with normal movement and feeding.
- 🔄Group 28 identified: The mode-of-action group helps avoid repeating diamide insecticides merely under different brand names.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Cover GR — Dhanuka Agritech Limited. |
| Technical Name | Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR. |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 28 — ryanodine receptor modulators. |
| Chemical Group | Anthranilic diamide insecticide. |
| Formulation | GR — granular formulation. This is not Cover Liq 18.5% SC. |
| Toxicity Label | Pesticide: follow the supplied label for hazard warnings and protective equipment. A current branded hazard band was not verified. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Chlorantraniliprole acts on insect muscle function. The same active ingredient in a different strength or formulation requires its own application instructions.
- The susceptible pest is exposed: The labelled granular treatment brings the active ingredient into the pest-control programme.
- Muscle calcium regulation is disrupted: Chlorantraniliprole activates ryanodine receptors, which regulate calcium release in muscle cells.
- Movement and feeding are impaired: Uncontrolled muscle activity leads to paralysis and control of susceptible target insects.
Use crop monitoring and suitable non-chemical measures alongside treatment. A Group 28 product does not guarantee control of all resistant populations and should not be repeatedly selected without a crop-specific resistance plan.
Target Crops & Pests
These crop–pest pairings come from Dhanuka’s Indian product page, not a verified current pack leaflet. Confirm the same use on the label supplied with your container.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Rice / paddy |
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| Sugarcane |
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Use only for the crops and pests listed on the supplied Cover GR label.
Dosage & Application Guide
These broadcasting rates are formulation-level Indian registration references. Confirm that the current Cover GR pack label permits the same crop, dose and method before use. Approximate acre rates and their original hectare rates are shown together.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (kg / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (kg / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice / paddy — broadcast | Approx. 4.05 kg Original: 10 kg/ha |
Not a spray dilution Reference method: broadcast |
Not applicable Granular broadcast use |
53 days |
| Sugarcane — broadcast | Approx. 7.59 kg Original: 18.75 kg/ha |
Not a spray dilution Reference method: broadcast |
Not applicable Granular broadcast use |
147 days |
Do not dissolve the granules into a pump spray or use the dose from Cover Liq. Broadcasting is verified, but the current pack must still supply the precise crop timing, placement details and field-water management.
The official brand page lists rounded per-acre figures of 4 kg for rice and 7.5 kg for sugarcane. The table preserves the separate formulation-reference hectare rates with exact-factor conversions. The current supplied label, not a mixture of different presentations, determines the application rate.
“Not a spray dilution” does not mean field water is irrelevant. No irrigation depth, water-retention duration or sand/fertilizer carrier mixture is established here.
The reference PHI is 53 days for rice and 147 days for sugarcane, counted from the last treatment. These are harvest intervals, not repeat-treatment or worker re-entry periods.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Match crop and borer: Use the correct crop-specific target list and inspect the field before deciding on treatment.
- Verify the exact product: Check Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR. Do not substitute the quantity or directions from an SC spray formulation.
- Measure area and granules: Use an accurate area measurement and the permitted product-weight rate. A retail pack is not automatically the correct dose.
- Follow the approved broadcasting procedure: Use the current label’s distribution, crop stage and field-water directions. Do not invent a carrier mixture or water-retention period.
- Protect the operator and environment: Wear the required protective equipment, avoid granule dust and prevent spillage or runoff into water bodies.
- Record the last treatment: Record crop, target, rate and date. Observe harvest restrictions and check the label before any repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use the Cover liquid dose for Cover GR?No. Cover GR is a 0.4% granular formulation, while Cover Liq is a different concentration and physical form. Their quantities and application methods are not interchangeable.
2. Do I dilute these granules in a spray tank?The cited rice and sugarcane reference specifies broadcasting, not spray dilution. Follow the current pack’s granular application directions.
3. Why are rice and sugarcane doses different?They are separate crop–pest programmes. Use the entire crop row, including the method and harvest interval, rather than choosing a rate by pack size.
4. Can I harvest sugarcane 53 days after treatment?The 53-day reference applies to rice. The cited sugarcane record gives 147 days. Confirm the current pack directions and count from the last application.
5. How much water should I keep in the field?The reviewed primary record confirms broadcasting but does not give the complete field-water procedure. Follow the current Cover GR label; no depth or retention period is invented here.
Safety & Disclaimer
Use only as permitted by the current Indian label supplied with the product. Wear the label-specified protective clothing and equipment; avoid skin and eye contact and breathing spray or dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling pesticides. Wash exposed skin after work and change contaminated clothing.
Keep the original labelled container securely closed and away from children, animals, food, feed and drinking water. Prevent drift, spillage and equipment washings from reaching ponds, streams, wells or neighbouring crops. Do not reuse empty pesticide containers; follow the label and local disposal requirements.
For accidental exposure or suspected poisoning, stop work and obtain medical help promptly. Take the product label with you so the clinician can identify the formulation. Follow the label first-aid directions; do not invent a home treatment.