Acetamiprid insecticidal activity

Table 29.2.1.6 Spectrum of insecticidal activity (LC50 in ppm) of acetamiprid (2). (Adapted from Ref [19].)...

Neonicotinoids are potent broad-spectrum insecticides that exhibit contact, stomach and systemic activity. Acetamiprid, imidacloprid, nitenpyram, thiamethoxam and thiacloprid are representatives of the neonicotinoid insecticides (Figure 1). The mechanism of action is similar to that of nicotine, acting on the central nervous system causing irreversible blocking of postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR). Neonicotinoid insecticides are often categorized as antagonists of the... 

Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide with outstanding systemic activities and a broad insecticidal spectrum. Acetamiprid controls diverse soil and foliar insect pests infesting cotton, sugar beet, vegetables, fruits and other major food crops by both contact and stomach action... 

Acetamiprid (2) is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is ovicidal and larvicidal against a wide range of sucking insects such as Hemiptera (especially aphids) or adults of Thysanoptera, Isoptera and Coleoptera pests. It has contact, stomach and systemic long-lasting action and is moderately activity against Lepidoptera such as the peach fruit moth Carposina niponensis), the oriental fruit moth Grapholita molesta), and the diamond back moth Plutella xylostella) and has ovicidal effects on these species as well (Table 29.2.1.6) [29]. 

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