Acetamiprid

Acetamiprid is an active ingredient that is both fast-acting and has a long-term residual effect. It packs a serious punch in insecticide products, whether the main active ingredient or combined with others.

On this page, you can shop for these products and learn interesting facts about the origins of Acetamiprid and why it works so effectively to eliminate irritating household pests like ants, roaches, and spiders.

What is Acetamiprid?

Acetamiprid is an odorless active ingredient in several popular pesticides. It is a neonicotinoid insecticide derived from a synthetic organic compound. Neonicotinoid pesticides function by attacking insects' nervous systems, leading to the insect losing control of its body and experiencing paralysis. 

Acetamiprid is systemic and was first used in agricultural settings to protect plants and crops against sucking insects such as aphids. It can also be used on leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, grapes, cotton, cole crops, and ornamental plants. It is more prominently used on cherry farms to kill the fruit fly.

Outside of protecting crops, Acetamiprid is used for commercial and residential pest control to tackle various insects. 

How Does Acetamiprid Work?

Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide and acts on certain kinds of receptors in the nerve synapse. Acetamiprid’s mode of action is achieved by disrupting vital functions in the exposed insect's nervous system when it either ingests or absorbs the poison into its body.

This results in the interruption of brain signals throughout the insect's body. In as quickly as half an hour, the affected insect will suffer loss of control, paralysis, and finally, death.  

Benefits of Acetamiprid

Acetamiprid works at all stages of insect development, whether an egg, larvae, or adult. Insects are affected mainly by ingestion and may also be affected by some forms of contact. The advantage of acetamiprid is that it can be used safely on plants and vegetables without damaging them.

Use Acetamiprid when you wish to eliminate pests in and around a structure.

Drawbacks of Acetamiprid

While Acetamiprid has low toxicity, it can harm beneficial insects like honeybees, so you must be careful where you apply the product. Hence, honeybees are less likely to be exposed to it.

Is Acetamiprid Safe?

Acetamiprid is safe to use when the label directions are followed carefully.

When handling products containing Acetamiprid, we recommend using gloves and protective clothing when spraying them. Use the product according to the instructions on the label and observe the safety measures on the label when applying it.

What To Expect

Acetamiprid is known to be fast-acting and has a long residual effect. Most Acetamiprid products begin killing insects in 30 minutes and will continue to provide excellent control for up to 90 days.

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