Neonicotinoids aka neonics are new generation neuro-active insecticides chemically similar to nicotine that are more specific for insects nervous system compared to humans.
Neonicotinoids family includes Imidacloprid (Thunder, Emerald,loyalty), Thiamethoxam(lexus, actara), Acetamiprid (presento), Thiacloprid (truencer), dinotefuran, and nitenpyram.
Neonics act as agonist on postsynaptic nicotinic receptors in the nervous system where it initially causes cholinergic syndrome ( sweating, tearing, bronchorhea, diarrhea and urination). Because neonics are not broken down by cholinesterase, prolonged activation of the nervous system ultimately ends in paralysis of impulse conduction due to fatigue and is associated with respiratory and cardiovascular failure.
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