Katyayani Imd-178 contains imidacloprid 17.8% SL is a systemic insecticide of the Neonicotinoids group which controls the sucking insects and termites very effectively. It is an antagonist by binding to postsynaptic nicotinic receptors in the insect central nervous system. It is used as a foliar spray for the control of sucking and other insects in different crops. MODE OF ACTION Systemic insecticide with translaminar activity and with contact and stomach action. Readily taken up by the plant and further distributed acropetally , with good root-systemic action. Imidacloprid has a broad spectrum of activity , particularly against sucking insects , various species of beetles , some species of flies , and leaf miners. Their fields of use are termite and locust controls outstanding biological efficacy , especially its excellent root-systemic properties , it’s broad It is effective on contact and via stomach action. Because imidacloprid binds much more strongly to insect neuron receptors than to mammal neuron receptors , this insecticide is more toxic to insects than to mammals e application to foundations to prevent termite damage , pest control for gardens and treatment of domestic pets to control fleas , protection of trees from boring insects , and in preservative treatment of some types of lumber products.While imidacloprid is used for control of the brown planthopper and other rice pests . It is compatible with other insecticides and fungicides.