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General Information:

• Trade name: Confidor
• Active ingredient: Imidacloprid
• Insecticide class: Neonicotinoid insecticide

Mode of Action:

• Imidacloprid belongs to the chemical class of neonicotinoid insecticides. It exhibits excellent systemic properties and significant residual activity.
• Imidacloprid acts by interfering with the transmission of impulses in the nerve system of insects.
• It acts by exciting certain nerve cells acting on a receptor protein. Treated insects die as a result of the dysfunction of the nervous system.
• It is characterized by its excellent systemic properties.

Application:

Confidor can be applied to a variety of crops, including fruit trees, vegetables, and ornamentals. It can be applied to the soil, as a foliar spray, or as a seed treatment.

Precautions:

• Confidor is toxic to bees and other beneficial insects. Do not apply Confidor to blooming crops.
• Confidor is also toxic to fish and other aquatic life. Do not apply Confidor to areas where it may run off into water bodies.
• Confidor is a residual insecticide, so it can persist in the soil for several weeks. Do not plant crops that are sensitive to Confidor within 3 to 6 weeks of application.

Always follow the label directions carefully when using Confidor insecticide to ensure safe and effective use.

Additional Information:

• Confidor is a broad-spectrum insecticide, which means that it is effective against a wide range of insect pests, including aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and beetles.
• Confidor is a systemic insecticide, which means that it is absorbed by the plant and translocated to all parts of the plant. This makes it very effective at controlling insects, even if they are only partially exposed to the insecticide.
• Confidor is also a fast-acting insecticide, providing rapid control of pests.

Confidor is a valuable tool for farmers and other land managers who need to control insect pests in a variety of crops. It is important to use Confidor according to the label directions to ensure safe and effective use.