Neonicotinoid mechanism of action diagram

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Acetamiprid — Assail, TriStar

Active ingredient: acetamiprid  ·  Residual: 10–14 days

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Assail 30 SG — United Phosphorus — vegetable/fruit use
TriStar 8.5 SL — Cleary — ornamental liquid
Aceta 70 WSP — Makhteshim — generic WP

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Aphids✓ Whiteflies✓ Leafhoppers✓ Thrips✓ Colorado Potato Beetle✓ Plum Curculio

⚙️ How It Works

Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid with shorter residual and faster breakdown than imidacloprid. Good activity against sucking pests. Used on vegetables and ornamentals.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Assail 30 SG: 2.5–4 oz per 100 gallons for vegetables. TriStar 8.5 SL: 5 fl oz per 100 gallons for ornamentals.
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⚠️ Safety

  • ⚠ Still toxic to bees — apply when not foraging
  • ⚠ Shorter residual than other neonicotinoids
  • ⚠ Rotate with non-neonicotinoid alternatives

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Assail 30 SG — Safety Data Sheet

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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026