What is Chlorantraniliprole 4.3% + Abamectin 1.7% SC Used For?
BHUMI AGRO 26 May 2026

What is Chlorantraniliprole 4.3% + Abamectin 1.7% SC Used For?

Chlorantraniliprole 4.3% + Abamectin 1.7% SC is a dual-action insecticide that combines two active ingredients into a highly effective crop protection solution.

How Chlorantraniliprole Works

Chlorantraniliprole targets insects' muscle cells, causing uncontrolled muscle contraction, paralysis and death. After feeding on sprayed leaves, insects quickly stop feeding and become paralysed. It is particularly effective against chewing pests like caterpillars, fruit borers, and stem borers, which cause direct damage.

How Abamectin Works

Abamectin works differently from Chlorantraniliprole as it attacks the nervous system of insects by disrupting nerve signal transmission, causing paralysis. It is highly effective on mites ( spider mites, rat mites), some thrips and other small arthropods. 

Together, these two ingredients attack insects and pests through different biological pathways, making this Combination insecticide more powerful than single-ingredient insecticides and much harder for pests to develop resistance against.

What Pests Does Chlorantraniliprole + Abamectin Control? 

This dual-action insecticide has broad-spectrum pest control; it targets both sucking pests and chewing pests simultaneously, which most single-ingredient insecticides cannot do. 

Sucking Pest

  • Thrips: the most damaging pest in Chilli and onion - causes flower drop and spreads viral diseases.

  • Whiteflies: primary vector of Leaf Curl Virus in chilli and tomato.

  • Aphids: Cluster on new leaves and shoots, causing stunted growth.

  • Mites: causing yellowing and bronzing of leaves.

Chewing Pest

  • Fruit Borers: Bore directly in the chilli and tomato fruits.

  • Stem Borers: attack the main stem of the plant, cutting off water and nutrients.

  • Pode Borers: damage pods and fruits in pulses and vegetable crops at critical stages.

Recommended Crops for This Insecticide 

Chlorantraniliprole + Abamectin SC is a versatile insecticide suitable for a wide range of crops, which makes it one of the most useful products a farmer can have in their crop protection Toolkit.

Vegetable crops face the highest pest pressure throughout the season, and this combination insecticide turns out to be the best option for treating them.

  • Chilli: controls thrips, whiteflies, fruit borers and mites that cause maximum damage in chilli farming

  • Moong: Will work best for the moong crop on caterpillars and thrips. 

  • Tomato: protects against fruit borers and whiteflies that destroy tomato yield and quality.

  • Brinjal: effective against shoot and fruit borers that are the most destructive pests in brinjal farming.

  • Capsicum: controls thrips and mites that affect fruit quality and market value.

  • Okra: protects against jassids, whiteflies and stem borer.

  • Beans and Peas: controls pod borers and aphids that cause direct yield loss.

Protect your crop from sucking and chewing pests this season with Bhumi Agro's Magnus insecticide. 







 








Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Chlorantraniliprole 4.3% + Abamectin 1.7% SC is completely safe for chilli crops when used at recommended dosage. It is one of the most widely used insecticide combinations in chilli farming across India for controlling thrips, whiteflies and fruit borers — the three most damaging pests in chilli.

Most insecticides contain only one active ingredient that works through a single mode of action. Chlorantraniliprole + Abamectin combines two ingredients that work through completely different biological pathways — Chlorantraniliprole targets insect muscle cells and Abamectin targets the nervous system. This dual mode of action makes it significantly more effective and reduces the risk of pests developing resistance.

Apply Magnus at the first sign of pest infestation. For preventive protection during high pest pressure periods, spray every 10 to 15 days. Always follow the recommended dosage on the product label and avoid spraying during extreme heat or rain.

Magnus can generally be tank mixed with compatible pesticides and fungicides. However always do a small compatibility test before mixing — add both products to a small amount of water and check for any reaction before preparing a full tank mix. When in doubt consult Bhumi Agro's agri advisor for the best spray combination for your specific crop and pest situation.

Magnus by Bhumi Agro is available at just ₹340 — currently at 70% off the regular price of ₹1140. It is available in convenient pack sizes for both small and large farm requirements. Order directly from Bhumi Agro's website with pan India delivery. Buy Magnus — ₹340