Sniper Alamia 35.5% SC

 Sniper Alamia is a systemic and contact insecticide belonging to the Neonicotinoid group, presented in a concentrated suspension (SC) form.

 Mechanism of action:

- Imidacloprid, the active ingredient in Sniper, acts systemically through contact and ingestion. It interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses in insects.

- It stimulates specific nerve cells that work on protein receptors and is similar to acetylcholine nicotine receptors.

 Features:

Sniper is an insecticide from the Chloronicotinyl group (derived from neonicotinoids).

It possesses high systemic properties and has a broad spectrum for controlling various insects with effective and extended impact at lower doses.

Sniper acts through contact and ingestion, with a mode of action different from organophosphorous compounds, carbamates, and pyrethroids.

It inhibits acetylcholine receptors.

 Recommendations:

1. For grapevines, Sniper can be used by injection to control vine mealybug at a rate of 0.5 - 1 liter per acre.

2. Pre-soaking seeds in a Sniper solution at a rate of 1 cm per liter for 5-6 hours before planting is recommended to increase plant resistance after germination to whiteflies.

3. Treating trays before planting by immersing them in a Sniper solution at a rate of 1 cm per liter.