Imidacloprid 25wp

Description

Imidacloprid 25WP

### **Imidacloprid (17.8% SL) – Systemic Neonicotinoid**

**IRAC Group:** 4A (nAChR agonist)

**Key Features:**

– **Xylem-mobile** (root-to-leaf translocation)

– **Soil residual:** 60-180 days (Koc=310)

**Target Pests:**

– **Sap-feeders:** Aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies

– **Soil pests:** Termites, grubs (seed treatment)

**Resistance Data:**

– RR>500X in *Bemisia* (avoid solo use)

**Formulations:**

– **FS** (seed treatment), **GR** (soil application)

**Toxicity:**

– **Bee LD50:** 3.7 ng/bee (foliar ban in EU)

– **Aquatic:** LC50 10 ppb (Category B)

**Regulatory Status:**

– **Banned** in EU outdoor use (2018)

**Pro Tip:**

– Combine with **flonicamid** for IRM

**Note:** **2g/kg seeds** for early-season protection.