essential information

·Chemical Name 1-[(6 - chloro - 3 - pyridyl)methyl]-N - nitroimidazolidin - 2 - imine

·Chemical Formula C₉H₁₀ClN₅O₂

·CAS Number:138261-41-3

·Molecular Weight 255.66 g/mol

·Mechanism of Action Selectively acts on the insect acetylcholine receptor, blocks the nerve signal transmission, leading to insect paralysis and death.

·Control Targets Piercing - sucking mouthpart pests (such as aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies, etc.), and is also effective against some Coleoptera pests.

Main Uses

1. Agricultural Field

·Crop Scope: Widely used in food crops (wheat, rice), cash crops (cotton, soybeans), fruits and vegetables (apples, grapes, tomatoes) and horticultural plants.

  Application methods:

·Soil treatment: Absorbed through the roots and translocated systemically throughout the plant, providing long - term control of underground pests (such as grubs, cutworms) and above - ground sucking pests.

·Foliar spray: Quickly kills pests on the leaf surface.

·Seed treatment: Seed dressing or coating to protect seedlings from pest damage.

2. Control of Hygiene Pests

·Used for controlling hygiene pests such as cockroaches, ants, and fleas in households and public places (such as hotels and hospitals), and commonly found in dosage forms like baits and sprays.

3. Other Uses

·Wood Protection: Prevent erosion by wood-boring pests such as termites.

·Pet Parasite Control: Some topical pet antiparasitic drugs contain low doses of imidacloprid (strict veterinary guidance is required).

Common Dosage Forms and Contents

·Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC): Such as 10%, 20% imidacloprid emulsifiable concentrate, used for foliar spraying.

·Wettable Powder (WP): Such as 70% imidacloprid wettable powder, commonly used for seed dressing or soil treatment.

·Water Dispersible Granule (WG): High-content dosage form (such as 70%), suitable for precise application and resistance management.

·Granule (GR): Such as 5% imidacloprid granule, used for controlling underground pests.