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Question: I have recently been considering using pesticides to eliminate insect pests in my fields and I am not sure what chemicals would be most effective. Can you recommend some?
Answer: In the control of pests in farmland, the selection of appropriate insecticides requires comprehensive consideration of pest species, crop types, environmental safety and regulatory requirements. The following are some common and effective insecticide classification and recommendations for use for your reference:
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### **1. Organophosphorus insecticides**
-**Representative products**: Chlorpyrifos, Nemesis, Le Guo
-**Features**: Broad-spectrum and efficient, rapid action, but high toxicity, need to be used with caution.
-**Applicable pests**: aphids, mites, lepidoptera larvae (such as cotton bollworm).
-**Note**: Some countries have restricted the use of chlorpyrifos (such as chlorpyrifos is banned in the European Union), and local regulations must be complied with.
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### **2. Pyrethrin esters**
-**Representative products**: cypermethrin, cypermethrin, high-efficiency cypermethrin
-**Features**: Low toxicity, fast knockdown speed, relatively safe for mammals, but long-term use can easily make pests resistant.
-**Applicable pests**: planthoppers, leafhoppers, vegetable green insects, etc.
-**Note**: It is highly toxic to pollinators such as bees, so avoid use during flowering.
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### **3. Neonicotinoids**
-**Representative products**: imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, acetamiprid
-**Features**: Strong internal absorption, long lasting effect, and significant effect on biting mouthparts pests (such as aphids and planthoppers).
-**Note**: Some countries restrict the use of imidacloprid (such as the European Union restricts the use of imidacloprid in outdoor crops), and ecological risks need to be paid attention to.
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### **4. Biogenic insecticides**
-**Representative product**:
-**Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)**: It is aimed at lepidoptera larvae (such as cotton bollworm and small vegetable moth) and is environmentally friendly.
-**Avermectin**: Effective for mites and nematodes, with low residue.
-**Plant-derived agents** (such as pyrethrin and matrine): Suitable for organic agriculture.
-**Advantages**: Low toxicity, strong targeting, suitable for comprehensive prevention and control (IPM).
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### **5. Insect growth regulator**
-**Representative products**: Juvenile urea, fipronil urea
-**Features**: It interferes with the molting or development of pests, has little effect on natural enemies, but has a slower effect.
-**Applicable pests**: latent leaf flies, mosquito larvae, etc.
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###**Usage recommendations**
1. **Accurate identification of pests**: First determine the types of pests (such as through the agricultural department or expert identification), and then select targeted agents.
2. **Rotating medication**: Avoid long-term single use of the same type of insecticide to prevent drug resistance.
3. **Safety interval period**: Use in strict accordance with the label instructions to ensure that the residues of agricultural products meet the standards.
4. **Environmentally friendly priority**: Priority is given to biological pesticides or low-toxicity chemical agents to protect beneficial organisms such as bees and natural enemies.
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###**Special reminder**
-**Regulatory compliance**: Some highly toxic insecticides (such as Budweiser and methylamidophosphate) have been banned. Be sure to check the latest local pesticide catalog.
-**Professional guidance**: It is recommended to consult the local agricultural technology promotion department to formulate a prevention and control plan based on the actual situation in the field.
If you need a more specific recommendation, please provide the crop type, pest type, or region (the registration of agents in different countries/regions is different). Safe and scientific use of medicine is the key to ensuring the harvest and ecological balance! 🌱
Test date: 2025-04-11 ·
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