Hello everyone, in this article we will discuss Acetamiprid Insecticide and it important factors such as its chemical composition, Trade name, mode of action or mechanism, recommendation, against which insect it works, and special precautions for spraying it.
Acetamiprid is a Systemic insecticide. It damage the nervous system of insects, which may result in paralysis and death. This insecticide is majorly used in the agriculture sector to protect the crops.
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Chemical Composition of Acetamiprid Insecticide
Chemical Name : Acetamiprid
- Chemical Formula: C10H11ClN4
- IUPAC Name: N-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]N’-cyano-N-methylacetamidine
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 208.68 g/mol
(i) Chemical Element
- Corban- 10 atom
- Hydrogen- 11 atom
- Chlorine- 1 atom
- Nitrogen- 4 atom
(ii) Acetamiprid Structure
(a) Pyridine ring
In Acetamiprid, the pyridine ring can be substituted by a methylene group at the 3rd position and Cl group can be substituted
(b) Chloropyridinyl Groups
It is a chlorinated pyridine group attached to a pyridine rings.
(c) Nitroguanidine Group
It has nitroguanidine structure which include a guanidine groups with a nitro groups (NO2) Attached to it.
Guanidine Groups- A compound with three amino acid contacted to central carbon.
Acetamiprid Formulation
Acetamiprid can be prepared in different type of formulations according to the need of agriculture which are given bellow.
(i) Liquid Formulation
It is available in liquid form, it is available in thinker formulation, before using it we dilute it by adding water and after that it suitable for spraying.
(a) Suspension Concentrate
It is suspended as a liquid formulation. It is a very thick liquid which has to be diluted by adding water before spraying so that it can be sprayed.
(b) Emulsion Concentrate
In this type of concentration, it is dissolve in oil based formulation which when mixed with solvent from a solution which is use to dilute Acetamiprid insecticide.
(ii) Wettable Powder
Acetamiprid is found in powder form Which is dissolved in water to form a suspension for spraying. Then we spray it in our field, It is used for many pest in many crops.
(iii) Granule Formulation
In the granule Formulation, it is found in the form of substance, before applying it, special attention should be paid that there should be an amount of moisture in our field so that the granules can come in contact with the moisture and the plant can get it properly.
(iv) Powder Formulation
In the Powder Formulation, it is found in the form of Powder, it is use directly powder form we can’t use water and is brought in to control some specific pest.
Acetamiprid insecticide Trade name
- Admire
- Assail
- Premise
- Rival
- Clothianidin
- Zyban
Acetamiprid Insecticide Dosage
(i) Acetamiprid Dose For Foliar Application
Use of acetamiprid in foliar spray depend on the insect and crops, its spraying on leaf generally Dose at the rate of 0.5- 1.5 Liter per hectare.
(ii) Acetamiprid Dose For Soil Application
It is sprayed in the soil to control the insects living in the soil. Its normal Dosage is 0.5 – 1.0 Liter per Hectare.
(iii) Acetamiprid Dose For Specific crops and pest
- For vegetable- Use of acetamiprid in the Vegetable crops depend on the insect and Stage of crops. its normal Dosage is 0.5- 1.0 Liter per hectare.
- For Fruit- its normal Dosage is 0.75- 1.5 Liter per hectare.
- For Field crops- its normal Dosage is 1.0- 1.5 Liter per hectare.
Which pests is targeted by Acetamiprid insecticide ?
(a) Aphids- Green peach aphid, cabbage aphid, melon aphid.
(b) White Flies- Silverleaf whitefly, greenhouse whitefly and Various species affecting crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and ornamentals.
(c) Leaf hoper- Potato leafhopper, variegated leafhopper
(d) Mealybugs- Citrus mealybug, long tailed mealybug.
(e) Scale Insects- Soft scales, armored scales.
(d) Thrips- Western flower thrip, onion thrip.
(e) Cater Pillar- Certain species of caterpillars may be susceptible, although acetamiprid is generally less effective against large, chewing insects compared to its efficacy against piercing-sucking insects
(d) Spider Mites – Two-spotted spider mite.
Application Tips of Acetamiprid Insecticide
(i) Read the label carefully
We should carefully read the guidance written on the packet of Acetamiprid insecticide. This guidance is written by its manufacturer. it is provide with security, Application Time, Dosage etc.
(ii) Application Timing
Acetamiprid should be used at right time to kill the target pest and keeping in the mind the life cycle of that insect. If we do not used insecticide during insect infestation, that the number of insect will increase further it will become more difficult to control insects. so we should use acetamiprid insecticide when pest are active in our field.
(iii) Application Method 0f Acetamiprid
The action of acetamiprid depend on its target insect and released formulation. Before using this, we should read the level which is given by manufacturer. Some application method given below.
(a) Foliar Application
We use suspension concentrate, Emulsion concentrate and wettable powder through follower application. in this method, we mix acetamiprid with water and spray it on the plant leaves before spraying we should pay attention to the instruction given by the manufacturer and carefully read the instructions.
(b) Soil Application
It is applied directly on the soil. it may contain Granule and powder formulation. at some place, we use it in SC (Suspension Concentration) formulation.
- Granule formulation is applied in the soil by sprinkling method and before using granule formulation we have to check whether there is moisture in our field then apply.
- We can make the powder formulation by mixing it with any granule fertilizer or we can sprinkle the powder on the area where the insect is installed.
- At some places, we apply the suspension concentration directly on the soil by spraying its.
(c) Injection
By injection, Acetamiprid insecticide is injected into the soil vascular tissue of plant. we use this injection method of to monitor the abundance of pest.
(d) Direct Spray
In this method, we use an aerosol formulation of Acetamiprid insecticide which is use for spot treatment in local areas.
(e) Drenching
In this method, we use suspension concentrate and wettable powder formulation. In this, insecticide is first dissolved in the water and it is thickened to make to suitable for use and the soil at the base of the plant is moistened with this spray.
(f) Soil Drenching
In this method, suspension concentrate and granule formulation is made, first sprinkle/spray this formulation on the soil at the base of the plant and after that we sprinkle/spry it with water which is then carried by acetamiprid roots.
(iv) Safety precaution
We should wear safety clothes for our personal safety ex- Protective clothe, goggles, gloves, protective footwear, long pant and mask etc. and we should read Acetamiprid insecticide level given by manufacture.
(v) Environmental condition
We should do acetamiprid in clean and good weather. we should not do it in too much sunlight. we can use it in morning and evening time. While using acetamiprid insecticide, we should pay special attention that there should not be rain for 2-3 hours because due to rain the insecticide flow away.
(vi) Storage and Disposal
We should keep Acetamiprid insecticide in a dry and cool place, it should not be kept in excessive heat or excessive sunlight and we should not kept it near children and any pet animals
Mode of action or How to Effect insect
Acetamiprid binds to nicotine acetylcholine receptors in nervous system. These receptors are important for transmitting information through the nervous system. Acetamiprid interferes with these receptors and usually remains open for a longer period of time, causing an increased flow of ions to nervous system. Due to which cramps, rashes and vibration occur inside the insects, due which insect dies.
Personal safety to application Acetamiprid insecticide
Read the level
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We should carefully read the guidance written on the packet of Acetamiprid insecticide. This guidance is written by its manufacturer.
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Leave Area-
We should should leave area for 24-48 hours after applying this Acetamiprid Insecticides.
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Wear protective clothes
We should wear safety clothes for our personal safety ex- Protective clothe, goggles, gloves, protective footwear, long pant and mask etc.
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Store properly
We should keep the insecticide at a safe place where no animal or children can reach and it use in a well banded bag where no air can enter. When air gets inside the insecticide, it may spoil.
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First Aid
We should know first aid before the any incident occurs to insecticide Ex-
(i) Inhalation
After applying insecticide we should go to fresh air. other wise you may feet suffocation.
(ii) Avoid Skin Contact
After applying, we should wash our hands and feet thoroughly with soap and water.
(iii) Avoid Eye contact
After applying, we should wash our eye thoroughly with water for about 15 minutes,