Other name: Aria, Carbine, Afinto

Cas No.: 158062-67-0

Biological Activity

Flonicamid is a pyridinecarboxamide insecticide that selectively blocks insect feeding by affecting chordotonal organs. It causes rapid and irreversible cessation of sap feeding, leading to death by starvation.

Spectrum and Route of Action:

Systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. It has translaminar movement and upward (acropetal) translocation in the plant. Affected aphids stop feeding within one hour and die within 1-3 days. Effective against both nymphs and adults.

Scope of Application:

Controls a wide range of insect pests including:

• Aphids (green peach aphid, cotton aphid, cereal aphids, potato aphid)

• Whiteflies

• Thrips (suppression)

• Plant bugs (Lygus)

• Mealybugs

• Psyllids

Mainly used on:

• Cotton

• Potatoes

• Pome and stone fruits

• Citrus

• Vegetable crops (tomatoes, peppers, cucurbits, brassicas)

• Wheat and barley

• Sunflowers

• Ornamental plants