Imidacloprid 70%WDG is insecticides containing imidacloprid as the active ingredient, available in water-dispersible granule (WDG) formulations. Here is their product introduction:
• Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid 70% a neonicotinoid with systemic, contact, and stomach actions, highly effective against sucking pests.
• Mechanism of Action: Binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insects, disrupting nerve impulse transmission and leading to paralysis and death.
• Product Features: Broad-spectrum activity against sucking pests, with strong systemic uptake (moves through plant tissues). WDG is dust-free, disperses easily in water, and ensures uniform application; WP is easy to store and mixes well with water. Both offer long residual efficacy (up to 2-4 weeks).
• Target Pests: Controls aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, planthoppers, and soil-dwelling pests like wireworms and termites. Effective against resistant populations.
• Applicable Crops: Suitable for rice, wheat, corn, vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes), fruits (apples, citrus), cotton, and ornamental plants. Used for foliar spraying and soil treatment.
• Application Methods: Foliar spraying. Dilute with water as per instructions; ensure thorough coverage of foliage, including undersides. For soil pests, apply as a drench around plant roots.
• Precautions: Toxic to bees and aquatic organisms; avoid flowering periods and water sources. Wear protective gear. Do not mix with alkaline substances. Follow local regulations for storage and disposal.