Used primarily as a highly effective insecticide in agriculture, targeting a broad range of lepidopteran pests in crops such as cotton, vegetables, and fruits. It acts on the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death, even at low application rates. Commonly applied to control bollworms, budworms, and leafminers. Also utilized in seed treatment and foliar sprays due to its strong translaminar movement, providing protection on both sides of leaves. In addition to agriculture, it is used in veterinary medicine and aquaculture to control parasitic sea lice in farmed salmon. Its long residual activity reduces the need for frequent reapplication, making it valuable in integrated pest management programs.