Used as a systemic insecticide in agriculture to control a wide range of sucking and chewing pests such as aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and leafhoppers. It is commonly applied to crops like corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and vegetables through seed treatment, soil drenching, or foliar spraying. Acts by disrupting the central nervous system of insects through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, leading to paralysis and death. Effective at low application rates and provides long-lasting protection due to its persistence and uptake by plant tissues. Also used in urban pest control and non-crop areas for managing sucking insects.