Non-repellent mode of action and transfer effect
Imidacloprid is a systemic chloronicotinyl insecticide that binds to insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system.
- Non-repellent chemistry allows foraging worker termites to enter treated soil zones without avoidance.
- Grooming and social food-sharing transfer active residues throughout the subterranean colony.
- Causes progressive lethargy, disorientation, and feeding cessation, leading to total colony decline.
- Binds strongly to soil particles, preventing rapid leaching and providing long-lasting barrier integrity.
Application methods for pre and post-construction
Proper soil trenching and barrier establishment ensure complete structural exclusion.
- Pre-Construction: Treat foundation trenches, plinth backfill, and sub-slab soil prior to pouring concrete floors.
- Post-Construction: Drill holes along external building perimeters and internal walls to inject chemical emulsion into soil.
- Agricultural Structures: Create a continuous chemical barrier around grain warehouses, cattle sheds, and wooden fencing.
- Follow the dilution ratio specified on the CIBRC-approved product label using clean water.
Safety measures and handling standards
Handling termiticides requires strict adherence to environmental and personal safety rules.
- Wear protective overalls, chemical-resistant rubber gloves, goggles, and a face shield during mixing and injection.
- Do not apply near open wells, drinking water boreholes, or active ponds to avoid groundwater contamination.
- Store concentrated chemical bottles securely in original labeled packaging away from food, feed, and children.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active chemical in Premise termiticide?
Premise contains Imidacloprid 30.5% SC (suspension concentrate).
How does the transfer effect work against termites?
Termites exposed to the non-repellent chemical transfer residues to nestmates through social contact, grooming, and shared feeding, eradicating the nest.
Can Premise be sprayed directly on crop foliage?
No, Premise 30.5% SC is specifically formulated and registered for soil and structural anti-termite barrier treatments, not as a general foliar crop spray.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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