Company Name: Bayer
Product Name: Regent® Ultra
Technical Name: Fipronil 0.6% w/w GR

Description:

Bayer Regent Ultra is a granular insecticide containing Fipronil 0.6% w/w GR. It is a phenyl pyrazole insecticide designed for effective control of major insect pests such as stem borer, leaf folder, early shoot borer and termites. Its granular formulation is convenient for application in standing crops.

Technical Name:

Fipronil 0.6% w/w GR

Mode of Action:

Fipronil primarily acts through ingestion with complementary contact activity. It disrupts nerve impulse transmission by interfering with chloride-ion flow through GABA-regulated chloride channels in the insect nervous system, ultimately causing insect death.

Features & Benefits:

• Effective control of difficult-to-control insect pests.
• Granular formulation for convenient field application.
• Controls pests mainly through ingestion and also through contact.
• Helps stop pest feeding after exposure.
• Provides protection against stem borer and leaf folder in rice.
• Can provide plant-growth enhancement effects such as better root development and more productive tillers.

Application Method:

Apply the granules uniformly over the standing crop/field as recommended for the crop and target pest. Follow the product label and leaflet for the approved application procedure and safety precautions. Bayer specifically notes that the granular formulation can be broadcast over standing crops.

Dose:

Rice: 5 kg/acre is cited by Bayer for prophylactic management of stem borer and related insect pests.

Note: Always follow the current product label/leaflet for the legally approved crop, pest, dose and application timing.

Pests:

• Stem Borer
• Leaf Folder
• Early Shoot Borer
• Termites

Uses:

• Rice/Paddy: Stem borer and leaf folder
• Sugarcane: Early shoot borer and termites
• Bayer product information also lists wheat among crops protected by Regent Ultra.

Product Category:

Insecticide – Granular Insecticide