Used as a potent insecticide in agricultural settings, particularly effective against sucking and chewing pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and thrips. It acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulator, disrupting the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death. Shows systemic activity, allowing it to be absorbed and distributed throughout the plant when applied to soil or foliage, providing long-lasting protection. Exhibits favorable selectivity with lower toxicity to non-target organisms, including beneficial insects and mammals, making it suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Commonly used on crops like vegetables, fruits, and cotton, especially where resistance to other classes of insecticides has developed.