INSECTICIDES

MANTRA™

IMIDACLOPRID 17.8% SL

Available SKUs
25 ML50 ML100 ML250 ML500 ML1 LTR5 LTR
PRODUCT DETAILS

Technical Content

Complete formulation specifications for Heranba MANTRA

Product NameMANTRA
BrandHeranba
CategoryInsecticide
Technical ContentImidacloprid 17.8%
Formulation TypeSL
Available Pack Sizes (SKUs)25 ML, 50 ML, 100 ML, 250 ML, 500 ML, 1 LTR, 5 LTR

Product Description

MANTRA is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide in soluble liquid formulation for foliar, soil drench, and seed treatment applications. It is used against sucking pests including aphids, whiteflies, and thrips in cotton, vegetables, and rice.

WHY CHOOSE MANTRA

Features

Discover what makes MANTRA a trusted choice for farmers across India

  • MANTRA is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide in an SL formulation suitable for multiple application methods.
  • It is effective as a foliar spray, soil drench, and seed treatment for flexible pest management.
  • The formulation protects new plant growth through systemic uptake and effectively controls a wide range of sucking pests.
  • MANTRA provides plant-wide protection from a single soil drench.
  • It suppresses populations of aphids, whiteflies, jassids, and thrips effectively.
  • It offers versatile application options, reducing the need for multiple spray passes.
DOSAGE

Uses & Recommended Dosage

Application guidelines for various crops and target pests

CropTarget PestRecommended Dosage
CropCottonTarget PestAphid, Whitefly, Jassid, ThripsRecommended Dosage40–50 ml/acre
CropPaddy (Rice)Target PestBrown Plant Hopper, White Backed Plant Hopper, Green LeafhopperRecommended Dosage40–50 ml/acre
CropChilliTarget PestJassid, Aphid, ThripsRecommended Dosage50–100 ml/acre
CropSugarcaneTarget PestTermiteRecommended Dosage140 ml/acre
CropMangoTarget PestHopperRecommended Dosage2–4 ml/tree
CropSunflowerTarget PestWhitefly, Jassid, ThripsRecommended Dosage40 ml/acre
CropOkra (Bhindi)Target PestAphid, Jassid, ThripsRecommended Dosage40 ml/acre
CropCitrusTarget PestLeafminer, PsyllaRecommended Dosage20 ml/acre
CropGroundnutTarget PestAphid, JassidRecommended Dosage40–50 ml/acre
CropTomatoTarget PestWhiteflyRecommended Dosage60–70 ml/acre
CropGrapesTarget PestFlea BeetleRecommended Dosage120–160 ml/acre
CropTeaTarget PestTea Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis theivora)Recommended DosageAs recommended
SCIENCE

Mode of Action

Understanding the mechanism of MANTRA

Pest Control Mechanism

Imidacloprid binds selectively to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect central nervous system, disrupting synaptic signal transmission. It is distributed systemically through the plant's vascular system, providing protection to untreated shoots and newly emerging leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about MANTRA insecticide

Imidacloprid binds selectively to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect central nervous system, disrupting synaptic signal transmission. It is then distributed through the plant's vascular system, protecting untreated shoots and newly emerging leaves from sucking pests.

Heranba MANTRA is generally compatible with most insecticides and fungicides, but it should not be mixed with alkaline compounds, Sulphur and copper-based fungicides. Always perform a small-scale jar compatibility test before preparing tank mix.

Heranba MANTRA can be used on cotton, paddy (rice), chilli, sugarcane, mango, sunflower, okra (bhindi), citrus, groundnut, tomato, grapes, and tea to control the specified sucking pests and termites listed in the dosage table.

Apply MANTRA according to the recommended dosage for the respective crop and target pest. Refer to the dosage table above for the correct application rate.

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