DESCRIPTION
Bayer BICOTA Tetraniliprole 0.4% + Fipronil 0.6% GR Insecticide Details :
- Bayer Bicota is an advanced granular insecticide designed to protect rice crops from stem borer infestations. It combines the powerful dual action of Tetraniliprole (0.4%) and Fipronil (0.6%) to provide quick knockdown and extended residual control. Stem borers damage rice by boring into the stem, disrupting nutrient flow, and causing whitehead symptoms and plant death. Bicota acts as a pre-emptive shield, offering early and long-lasting protection for healthier crops and increased yields.
- Technical Content : Tetraniliprole 0.4% + Fipronil 0.6% GR
- Mode of Action : Tetraniliprole disrupts muscle function by targeting ryanodine receptors, leading to rapid pest paralysis and death. Fipronil blocks GABA-gated chloride channels, affecting the pest's nervous system. Together, they offer immediate knockdown and prolonged protection.
- Target Pests : Stem Borers (including yellow stem borer) in paddy
- Recommended Crops : Paddy (Rice)
Dosage:
- 5 kg per acre to be mixed with 20 kg of sand or fertilizer and broadcast.
- Timing: Apply once 15-20 days after transplanting or at pest appearance.
Features & Benefits:
- Dual active ingredients with strong systemic and contact action.
- Early control of stem borers prevents dead hearts and whiteheads.
- Improves tillering, root development, and crop vigour.
- Helps increase the number of productive tillers, boosting yield potential.
- Granular formulation allows easy and uniform field application.
- Works preventively-protects before visible crop damage.
- Supports resistance management with dual mode of action.
FAQs – Bayer Bicota (Tetraniliprole 0.4% + Fipronil 0.6% GR) Insecticide :
1. What pests does Bicota control, and on which crop is it used?
Ans. Bicota is primarily used on paddy (rice) to effectively manage stem borer pests such as the yellow stem borer, which cause issues like "dead hearts" and "whiteheads" in rice plants.
2. What makes Bicota’s dual formulation effective?
Ans.
- Tetraniliprole (0.4%) is a diamide insecticide that targets the ryanodine receptors in insect muscles, causing paralysis and quick pest knockdown.
- Fipronil (0.6%) disrupts the GABA-gated chloride channels, rendering pests unable to control muscle activity.
- Together, they deliver both rapid action and extended protection.
3. What area does one dose cover, and how should it be applied?
Ans.
- The recommended application is 5 kg per acre, evenly broadcast across the field. For better distribution, mix with ~20 kg of sand or fertilizer before application.
- Apply once, ideally 15–20 days after transplanting, or when stem borer activity begins.
4. Does Bicota offer benefits beyond pest control?
Ans. Yes—besides reducing stem borer damage, it helps enhance tillering, supports root development, and improves overall crop vigor, potentially boosting yield.
5. How well does Bicota fit within resistance management strategies?
Ans. With its dual mode of action (diamides + phenylpyrazole), Bicota is suitable for integrated resistance management—rotating with insecticides from different groups reduces the chance of pest resistance buildup.
6. Is Bicota safe for beneficial insects and the environment?
Ans.
- Tetraniliprole is insect-selective, typically low-risk for non-target organisms.
- Fipronil, however, is known to be highly toxic to bees, aquatic life, and other beneficial species, so avoid application during flowering or near water bodies.
7. How fast can farmers expect pest control?
Ans. Expect quick knockdown of stem borers due to Tetraniliprole’s mode of action, followed by sustained control thanks to Fipronil’s residual activity. Improved plant health can be visible soon after application.
