The International Neonicotinoids are part of a particularly potent class of pesticides including imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, the three recent pesticides banned by the EU. Neonics are systemic pesticides, meaning they are part of the plant and are ... and more »
Worcester Telegram Mr. McFarland said the focus continues to be on finding the edge of the infestation; for the second straight year, there are no plans to use the insecticide imidacloprid to treat host trees in the Worcester area. However, the use of imidacloprid — a ...