Difference between Regent and Virtako for insect control in Rice crop | Crop Reformer

White stem bore (Scirpophaga innotata) and yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) are considered as the most important insects of the rice crop especially in the core area of rice zone. Their damage is not so pronounced in the secondary areas of rice production from central to south Punjab. However, use of insecticides for the management of stem borers has become an integral part of rice production technology. In this video, we have elaborated the difference between Regent fipronil Bayer) and two formulations of virtako (chlorantraniliprole+ thiamethoxom Syngenta). Week and strong points of these insecticides have been highlighted so that farmers may select the best one according to the presence of insect complex. We have advised to use Regent 25 days and Virtako Granular formulation @ 8 kg/acre 45-50 days after transplanting. #virtako #Regent #rice #cropreformer