Neonicotinoids

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the agrochemistry subtree

Nicotinic-acetylcholine-receptor (nAChR) agonists (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin) with high insect/mammal selectivity. Extremely effective; restricted in EU from 2018 due to pollinator risk.

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