Hextar CHALCID 5.0 SC is a broad-spectrum systemic insecticide and termiticide used in Malaysia for both agricultural crop protection and structural pest control. It is particularly effective against termites and various crawling insects due to its systemic nature and long-lasting residual effect.
Product Composition and Mechanism
- Active Ingredient: Contains Fipronil 5.0% w/w.
- Chemical Group: Belongs to the phenylpyrazole group (IRAC Group 2B).
- Action Type: It works through contact and ingestion (stomach poisoning). As a systemic insecticide, it is absorbed by plants and can also be carried back to nests by social insects like termites, leading to colony eradication.
- Formulation: It is a Suspension Concentrate (SC), which is typically odorless and leaves a protective barrier.




