Ratibor Bio

Systemic pest control: how imidacloprid works

"Ratibor Bio" from Zhenjiang Agrin Company Ltd. is a reliable crop protection solution based on imidacloprid, one of the most thoroughly studied neonicotinoids. The product's key technical advantage lies in its systemic action: the active ingredient rapidly penetrates plant tissues and translocates acropetally (from the bottom up). This ensures that even the parts of the plant not directly covered during spraying receive protective coverage.

Technical specifications

• Active ingredient: Imidacloprid. It targets the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the insect nervous system, causing paralysis and death.
• Formulation: Water-soluble concentrate. This formulation ensures excellent mixing stability and prevents sprayer nozzle clogging, ensuring consistent and precise field application.
• Hazard class: 3 (moderately hazardous). This requires standard protective measures while remaining suitable for professional agricultural use.

Field application and efficiency

The systemic nature of "Ratibor Bio" makes it highly effective against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests. In vegetable production (onions, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants) and orchards (apples, plums), the product provides robust control over pests such as aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, beetles, and leaf bugs.

The product is applied via foliar spraying during the growing season. Its systemic activity provides a long-lasting protective window, which reduces the total number of applications needed per season. This not only optimizes labor costs but also helps in managing the overall pesticide load on the crop, ensuring healthier plant development.