Professional Systemic Insect Control
Protect turfgrass, ornamental plants, nursery crops, and other labeled plants with Imidacloprid 2F Insecticide.
Imidacloprid is a systemic insecticide belonging to the neonicotinoid class and is classified by IRAC as Group 4A. It is absorbed by plants and provides systemic insect control against susceptible pests feeding on treated plant material.
The 2F formulation contains approximately 2 pounds of imidacloprid per gallon, providing a concentrated formulation for professional turf and ornamental pest-management programs.
Key Benefits
- 2 lb. imidacloprid per gallon
- Systemic insecticide
- Broad-spectrum insect control
- IRAC Group 4A
- Controls many sucking and chewing insect pests
- Labeled for turfgrass and sod farms on applicable formulations
- Labeled for landscape ornamentals
- Suitable for selected nursery and greenhouse applications
- Helps control damaging white grubs
- Controls numerous aphid and scale species
- Useful against selected borers and weevils
- Available in a convenient 1-gallon container
- Designed for professional pest-management programs
EPA records for registered imidacloprid 2F products show uses on turfgrass, landscape ornamentals, nurseries, greenhouses, fruit and nut trees, and numerous insect pests.
Active Ingredient
Imidacloprid — approximately 21.4%–21.8%
The 2F formulation contains the equivalent of approximately:
2 lb. imidacloprid per gallon
The exact percentage of active ingredient depends on the specific registered product. For example, EPA records identify products containing 21.4% imidacloprid, while other registered Imidacloprid 2F formulations contain 21.8%.
Always use the active-ingredient percentage and EPA registration number printed on the actual product label for compliance purposes.
How Imidacloprid 2F Works
Imidacloprid is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide.
After application according to the label, the active ingredient can be absorbed by the plant and transported within plant tissues. Insects feeding on treated plant material are exposed to the insecticide.
This systemic activity makes imidacloprid particularly useful for managing many sap-feeding insects and soil-dwelling immature insects, including certain grubs and root-feeding pests.
Imidacloprid is classified as IRAC Group 4A, so resistance-management practices should include rotation with insecticides from different mode-of-action groups when appropriate and permitted by the label.
Common Labeled Pest Targets
Depending on the specific EPA-registered formulation, Imidacloprid 2F products may be labeled for control of pests including:
Turfgrass Pests
- White grubs
- Japanese beetle larvae
- European chafer larvae
- Southern masked chafer larvae
- Oriental beetle larvae
- Billbugs
- Chinch bugs
- Annual bluegrass weevil larvae
- Black turfgrass ataenius
- Green June beetle larvae
- Mole crickets
Ornamental & Landscape Pests
- Aphids
- Adelgids
- Whiteflies
- Scale insects
- Armored scales
- Soft scales
- Leafhoppers
- Lace bugs
- Mealybugs
- Psyllids
- Thrips
- Plant bugs
- Sawflies
- Weevils
- Borers
- Leafminers
EPA's registered-product database identifies numerous turf and ornamental pest uses for imidacloprid 2F formulations. The exact pest list varies by EPA registration and label.
Turfgrass & Grub Control
Imidacloprid 2F is widely used in professional turf-management programs for controlling white grubs and other soil-dwelling insect larvae where the specific product label permits the use.
Target pests can include larvae of:
- Japanese beetles
- European chafers
- Oriental beetles
- Southern masked chafers
- Asiatic garden beetles
- Black turfgrass ataenius
- Other labeled scarab beetle species
Proper application timing is important because systemic insecticides generally provide their best results when applied in accordance with the pest's life cycle and the product label.
Chinch Bug Control
Certain registered imidacloprid 2F products are labeled for chinch bug control in turfgrass.
For best results, identify the pest correctly and follow the specific product label for application timing, rate, irrigation requirements, and other instructions.
Ornamental Plant Protection
Imidacloprid 2F can provide systemic protection for many labeled ornamental plants.
Depending on the registered product, labeled ornamental applications may include:
- Ornamental trees
- Ornamental shrubs
- Flowering plants
- Foliage plants
- Groundcovers
- Landscape ornamentals
- Nursery-grown ornamentals
- Greenhouse ornamentals
Applications may be made as foliar treatments or soil applications when specifically permitted by the label.
Nursery & Greenhouse Uses
Certain registered Imidacloprid 2F products are labeled for professional nursery and greenhouse production.
EPA records show registered formulations with labeled uses on greenhouse and nursery ornamentals, fruit and nut trees, and vegetable plants.
Always verify that the specific crop and application method appear on the label for the exact EPA registration number being sold.
