Tag: Neonicotinoid

As one of the world's most widely used insecticides, neonicotinoids accounted for 24% of the global insecticide market in 2008. This article answers, 'What is another name for imidacloprid?' and explores its diverse applications and names.

From 1999 to at least 2018, imidacloprid was the most widely used insecticide in the world [1.9.1]. So, **what is imidacloprid?** It is a systemic insecticide belonging to the neonicotinoid class, valued for its effectiveness against a wide range of sucking insects, fleas, and termites [1.3.3, 1.4.4].