Crop Protection
Insecticides
C-Prole
Formulation
About Product
Active Ingredient:
Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC
Product Overview
C-Prole is a ryanodine receptor insecticide from the diamide class (IRAC Group 28) recognized for its outstanding safety profile, selectivity, and efficacy against lepidopteran pests.
Key Benefits
Highly effective against all lepidopteran larvae — bollworms, borers, pod borers
Rapid feeding cessation within hours of application
Excellent selectivity — minimal impact on beneficial insects and pollinators
Rainfast within 1–2 hours of application
Low mammalian toxicity — safe for farm workers and the environment
Specifications
| Product Name | C-Prole |
| Available Pack Size | 60 ml, 150 ml |
| Category | Crop Protection – Insecticide |
| Active Ingredient | Chlorantraniliprole |
| Insecticide Group | Diamide (IRAC Group 28) |
| Mode of Action | Ryanodine receptor activation (Ca²⁺ release) |
| Crop | Target Pest | Dosage (ml/acre) | Waiting Period (Days) |
| Paddy (Rice) | Stem borer, Leaf folder | 60 ml | 47 days |
| Cabbage | Diamondback moth | 20 ml | 3 days |
| Cotton | Bollworms (American, Spotted), Tobacco caterpillar | 60 ml | 9 days |
| Sugarcane | Early shoot borer, Top borer, Termites | 150–250 ml | 208 days |
| Tomato | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa) | 60 ml | 3 days |
| Chilli | Fruit borer, Caterpillars | 60 ml | 3 days |
| Brinjal | Shoot & fruit borer | 80 ml | 22 days |
| Pigeon pea | Pod borer | 60 ml | 29 days |
| Soybean | Stem fly, Girdle beetle, Green Semilooper, Tobacco caterpillar | 60 ml | 22 days |
| Groundnut | Tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) | 60 ml | 28 days |
| Bengal gram | Pod borer | 60 ml | 11 days |
| Black gram | Pod borer | 60 ml | 20 days |
| Green gram | Pod borer | 60 ml | 14 days |
| Bitter gourd | Fruit borer, Leaf Caterpillars | 60 ml | 7 days |
| Okra (Bhindi) | Fruit borer | 60 ml | 5 days |
| Maize | Fall armyworm, Stem borer | 80 ml | 10 days |
Usage Guidance
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Best spray timing | Early larval stage (1st–2nd instar) for maximum efficacy |
| Spray coverage | Ensure uniform coverage on foliage (underside important) |
| Tank mix | Compatible with most fungicides (avoid alkaline products) |
| Rainfastness | Good rainfastness within 2–3 hours |
| Resistance management | Rotate with different MOA insecticides (avoid repeated use) |
| Interval | Maintain 10–14 days spray gap depending on infestation |
| Do's | Don'ts |
| Spray at initial pest incidence | Do not spray during peak flowering (bee activity) |
| Use recommended dose only | Avoid overdose or repeated same MOA sprays |
| Maintain proper water spray volume (200–500 L/acre) | Do not mix with strong alkaline chemicals |
| Use protective equipment (mask, gloves) | Avoid spraying in high wind / midday |
| Rotate with other insecticide groups (IPM approach) | Do not delay spray after heavy infestation |
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