Active Ingredient Chemistry and Systemic Action
Admire utilizes highly concentrated neonicotinoid chemistry with excellent systemic plant mobility.
Key biochemical attributes:
- Active ingredient: Imidacloprid formulated as 70% water-dispersible granules (WG).
- nAChR receptor binding: Binds to post-synaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, disrupting nerve signal transmission and causing rapid insect mortality.
- Translaminar and xylem movement: Rapidly absorbed through leaf surfaces and transported upward through xylem vessels, defending emerging shoots.
- Dust-free granule formulation: WG formulation dissolves instantly in spray tanks, eliminating inhalation risks associated with fine powder dust.
Target Crops and Sucking Pest Spectrum
Admire provides potent control against sap-sucking insects that cause leaf curling and vector viral diseases.
Major registered crop uses:
- Cotton: Controls aphids, jassids (leafhoppers), and thrips, preventing leaf crinkling and shedding of young squares.
- Rice (Paddy): Highly effective for suppressing brown planthopper (BPH) and white-backed planthopper (WBPH) when sprayed at the base of hills.
- Chilli and Okra: Controls thrips and whiteflies, preventing the onset of devastating leaf curl virus infections.
- Sugarcane: Registered for managing Pyrilla and sucking hopper complexes.
Dosage Precision, Mixing and Safety Rules
Because of its high active concentration, precise measurement is essential to prevent overdosing.
Application best practices:
- Strict label measurement: Follow official package guidelines per acre; use measuring scoops provided with the package.
- Pollinator safety: Avoid spraying during peak honeybee foraging hours in the morning to prevent non-target pollinator toxicity.
- Resistance rotation: Rotate imidacloprid sprays with alternative chemical classes (such as sulfoxaflor or flonicamid).
- Safety gear: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing during spray tank preparation.
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Common questions
What is the active chemical ingredient in Admire by Bayer?
Admire contains Imidacloprid 70% WG, a concentrated systemic neonicotinoid insecticide.
What pests are primarily controlled by Admire?
It controls sucking pests including aphids, jassids, thrips, whiteflies, and brown planthoppers (BPH) in rice.
Why is the 70% WG formulation preferred over liquid formulations?
The 70% WG formulation is highly concentrated, dust-free, easy to measure, and dissolves completely in water without leaving residues.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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