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Clothianidin
A neonicotinoid seed treatment for flea beetles in canola and early-season pests in cereals.
- Group
- Insecticide Group 4A
- Family
- Neonicotinoids
- Formula
- C6H8ClN5O2S
- Molar mass
- 249.68 g/mol
- You may know it as
- Prosper, Poncho
- In Canada
- Some generics
Structure: PubChem CID 86287519
How it kills
Nicotinic receptor modulators
Binds the nerve receptors insects use to pass signals.
Moves from the seed into the seedling, so pests feeding early take it in.
Coated on the seed, forming a protected zone around the seedling as it germinates.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Flea beetles
- Wireworms
- Canola
Good to know
- Protection fades as the seedling grows, so keep scouting for flea beetles.
- Check the crop-specific label, because seed treatments differ.
- The main seed-treatment tool on the Prairies. Follow the label on seed handling and dust around pollinators.
