The library · Insecticide
Imidacloprid
A long-standing neonicotinoid, used as a seed treatment and in some foliar products.
- Group
- Insecticide Group 4A
- Family
- Neonicotinoids
- Formula
- C9H10ClN5O2
- Molar mass
- 255.66 g/mol
- You may know it as
- Admire, Stress Shield
- In Canada
- Several generics
Structure: PubChem CID 86287518
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
- Wireworms
- Aphids
- Cereals
Good to know
- Check the label for your crop and pest, because uses vary by product.
- Foliar neonicotinoid uses carry pollinator restrictions.
- The main seed-treatment tool on the Prairies. Follow the label on seed handling and dust around pollinators.
