DESCRIPTION
GSP Ballot Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR Insecticide Details :
- GSP Crop Science BALLOT is a granular insecticide containing Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR. It offers highly effective control of pests like stem borer and leaf folder, especially in paddy. This insecticide is designed for soil application, allowing systemic uptake through plant roots.
- Technical Content : Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% w/w GR
- Mode of Action : Chlorantraniliprole activates ryanodine receptors in the insect's muscles, causing muscle paralysis and eventual death. It provides systemic and translaminar activity for lasting protection.
Features & Benefits:
- Highly effective on stem borers and leaf folders
- Absorbed through roots and translocated within the plant
- One application offers extended protection
- Eco-friendly formulation
- Granules suitable for direct soil application
- Target Pest : Stem Borer, Leaf Folder and Early Shoot Borer (in other crops)
- Suitable Crops : Paddy (Rice), Sugarcane, Maize and Other cereal and vegetable crops
- Dosage : 4 kg per acre
FAQs for the product of GSP Ballot (Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR)
Q1. What pests does GSP Ballot target?
Ans: Chlorantraniliprole controls chewing pests including stem borers, leaf miners, armyworms, caterpillars, and also some beetles and true bugs like aphids and spittlebugs
Q2. How does the active ingredient work?
Ans: It activates the insect’s ryanodine receptors, causing uncontrolled calcium release in muscle cells, leading to paralysis and death
Q3. What is the mode of application?
Ans: As a granular soil treatment, GSP Ballot is broadcast or banded before or after sowing. It targets early-stage larvae feeding on roots or stems.
Q4. How long does it protect crops?
Ans: A single application offers long-lasting protection, often 3–4 months, depending on soil and pest conditions
Q5. When is the best time to apply?
Ans: Apply before pest infestation, at planting or early vegetative stage. Soil moisture improves uptake; light irrigation helps activate it.
Q6. Is GSP Ballot selective or non-selective?
Ans: It's selective to target pests and has low toxicity to mammals and beneficial organisms
Q7. How should granules be applied for rice and sugarcane?
Ans: Evenly broadcast over wet soil or mix into topsoil at the base of plants at planting to ensure root zone placement.