Imidacloprid

CAS Number: 138261-41-3

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Food

Pet flea treatments, garden insecticides, agricultural seed treatments, ornamental plants, soil and water

Description:

Imidacloprid is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide used to control a wide range of insect pests in agricultural, residential, and veterinary settings. It is found in some pet flea treatments, garden insecticides, and agricultural seed treatments. Potential exposure may occur through pesticide application, contact with treated pets or plants, or residues in food and the environment.

Health concerns:

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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