Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Bayer Launches BICOTA to Protect Rice Crops in India
Bayer is launching BICOTA, a new product to help Indian rice farmers.
BICOTA combats stem borers, which damage rice crops and reduce yields.
It is available in June 2025 in key rice-growing states.
Stem borers harm rice plants, so BICOTA works as a shield by stopping them from eating the plants.
It helps plants grow strong and produce more rice, improving farmers' income.
The product is easy to apply and safe for beneficial insects.
Bayer launched BICOTA to manage stem borer pests in rice crops.
The product will be available in key rice-growing states from June 2025.
BICOTA offers longer-lasting protection than existing solutions.
The granular formula is easy to apply and promotes healthy root development.
It is designed to be safe for beneficial insects and supports IPM.
- Who
- Bayer
- What
- Launched BICOTA, a rice pest control product
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Key rice-growing states in India
- Why
- To protect rice crops from stem borers and improve yields.
- Product Name
- BICOTA
- Company
- Bayer
- Target Pest
- Stem borers
- Benefit
- Longer protection, improved yields
- Launch Date
- June 2025
- Application
- Granular formulation
- States
- 11 key rice-growing states
