1. A synthetic insecticide of the neonicotinoid class, widely used in agriculture and pest control to kill insects by affecting their nervous systems.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture

Examples

• Imidacloprid is commonly applied to crops to protect them from aphids and other sucking insects.
• The pesticide imidacloprid has been restricted in some countries due to concerns about its effects on bee populations.
• Farmers use imidacloprid-treated seeds to prevent damage from early-season pests.
• Imidacloprid works by disrupting the transmission of nerve signals in insects.
• The active ingredient imidacloprid is found in many commercial insecticide products.