Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Dinotefuran is an insecticide of the neonicotinoid class developed by Mitsui Chemicals for control of insect pests such as aphids whiteflies thrips leafhoppers leafminers sawflies mole cricket white grubs lacebugs billbugs beetles mealybugs and cockroaches on leafy vegetables in residential and commercial buildings and for professional turf management. Its mechanism of action involves disruption of the insect’s nervous system by inhibiting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.