Bena 555 is a broad-spectrum carbamate insecticide produced by Choon Huat, specifically formulated to control planthoppers and other sucking insects in paddy fields. It is widely used in Malaysia to manage sudden “hopper burn” infestations in rice crops.
Product Composition and Mechanism
- Active Ingredient: Contains Fenobucarb 50.0% w/w.
- Chemical Group: Belongs to the carbamate group (IRAC Group 1A).
- Mode of Action: It acts through contact and stomach poisoning. It is particularly effective as a fast-acting knockdown agent for insects that feed on plant sap.
- Formulation: It is an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC), which is mixed with water for spraying.



