Active ingredient and systemic translocation
- Contains Imidacloprid 70% Water Dispersible Granules (WG), belonging to the neonicotinoid chemical family.
- Acts as an agonist on insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), blocking nerve signal transmission and producing rapid paralysis.
- Absorbed rapidly through plant surfaces and transported upward through the xylem, protecting leaves from within.
Approved crops and target pests
- Cotton: Exceptional control of jassids (leafhoppers), aphids, and thrips during early vegetative flushes.
- Rice (paddy): Effectively suppresses brown planthopper (BPH) and green leafhopper (GLH).
- Chilli and okra: Manages whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, preventing widespread viral infections like yellow vein mosaic and leaf curl.
- Low application rate per hectare provides economical, extended residual protection.
Application practices and safety guidelines
- Apply at early pest surge when monitoring reveals populations crossing economic threshold levels (ETL).
- Dissolve granules thoroughly in clean water and apply using a knapsack sprayer with hollow-cone nozzles for complete foliar coverage.
- Follow CIBRC approved label recommendations, avoid spraying during active bee foraging hours, and observe pre-harvest intervals.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Admire insecticide?
Admire contains Imidacloprid 70% WG (Water Dispersible Granules).
Which insect pests are controlled by Admire?
It controls sucking pests including jassids, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and planthoppers.
What is the advantage of the 70 WG formulation?
The concentrated 70 WG formulation dissolves easily, leaves no nozzle residue, and requires low dosage per acre.
Is Admire safe for beneficial honeybees?
Imidacloprid is toxic to bees; avoid spraying during flowering periods when bees are actively visiting flowers.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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