noun
- A class of synthetic insecticides that act on the nervous systems of insects; commonly used in agriculture and pest control.
Usage: technical; plural form; often used in agricultural and environmental contexts
Examples
- Imidacloprids are widely used to protect crops from aphids and other harmful insects.
- The farmer applied imidacloprids to control the pest infestation on the wheat field.
- Environmental groups have raised concerns about the effects of imidacloprids on bee populations.
- Imidacloprids work by disrupting the nervous system of target insects.
- Many countries have restricted the use of imidacloprids due to their potential impact on pollinators.