Rock Ultra
Fipronil 0.6% GR
Rock Ultra (Fipronil 0.6% GR) is a systemic granular insecticide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad — India's leading agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter — providing targeted control of stem borers, leaf folders, early shoot borers, and termites in rice and sugarcane. The granular formulation allows convenient broadcast application in paddy fields. Fipronil blocks GABA-gated chloride channels in insect nervous systems. Rock Ultra granules provide sustained release for extended systemic protection. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, Rock Ultra is a reliable and convenient rice and sugarcane insecticide delivering effective targeted pest control at the root zone and crop canopy.
| Mode of Action | Disrupting the central nervous system of insects |
|---|---|
| Major Crops | Rice, Sugarcane |
| Target Pests | Stem borer, Leaf folder, Early shoot borer, Termite |
| Packing | 4 kg |
FAQ for Rock Ultra
How is Rock Ultra applied in rice?
Rock Ultra granules are broadcast into standing water in paddy fields. Granules dissolve slowly releasing Fipronil for root uptake and systemic distribution to combat stem borers and leaf folders.
Which pests does Rock Ultra control?
Rock Ultra controls stem borers and leaf folders in rice, and early shoot borers and termites in sugarcane, providing targeted management of key economic pests in both crops.
What are the advantages of granular Rock Ultra over liquid Fipronil?
Granular formulation enables easy equipment-free broadcast in flooded paddies, reduces spray drift and applicator exposure risks, and provides sustained slow release for extended protection duration.
How does Rock Ultra control termites in sugarcane?
Fipronil granules applied at the base of sugarcane plants are taken up systemically and provide contact kill of soil-dwelling termites attacking sett germination and young developing roots.
Can Rock Ultra be used at transplanting stage?
Yes, Rock Ultra can be applied at or shortly after rice transplanting during early tillering to provide systemic protection against stem borers during the critical early paddy growth period.