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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain imidacloprid as the active ingredient. They differ only in concentration, formulation type, and price — not in how they work or what they kill. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice.
Dominion 2L
Control Solutions · Liquid concentrate
21.4% imidacloprid
Professional
Merit 75 WP
Bayer · Wettable powder
75% imidacloprid
Professional
Bayer Tree & Shrub (Protect & Feed)
Bayer · Granular consumer
1.47% imidacloprid
Consumer
Admire Pro
Bayer · Suspension concentrate
42.8% imidacloprid
Agricultural
Grub-X
Scotts · Granular
0.5% imidacloprid
Consumer lawn
Bio Advanced Lawn Grub Killer
Bayer · Granular
0.5% imidacloprid
Consumer
Premise 75
Bayer · Wettable powder
75% imidacloprid
Professional — termites
Safari 20 SG
Valent · Soluble granule
20% imidacloprid
Ornamental/tree
🎯 Target Pests
✓White Grubs
✓Japanese Beetles (larval)
✓Aphids
✓Whiteflies
✓Mealybugs
✓Scale Insects
✓Soil Mealybugs
✓Subterranean Termites (Premise)
✓Thrips
✓Leafhoppers
✓Psyllids
✓Elm Leaf Beetle
✓Emerald Ash Borer (preventive)
✓Bark Beetles
⚗️ Mixing & Dilution Guide
Rates below are general guidelines. Always follow your specific product label — rates vary by brand and application site.
Soil drench — trees & shrubs
Dominion 2L: 0.1–0.2 fl oz / inch trunk diameter in 1 gal water
Apply to root zone as a drench. Translocates through the plant within 1–4 weeks. Provides 12-month residual. Do NOT apply to trees in bloom.
Lawn grub prevention (granular)
Consumer products: per label
Apply June–July, water in immediately. Professional Dominion 2L at 0.9 fl oz / 1,000 sq ft is significantly more economical than consumer granulars at equivalent rates.
Aphid/whitefly drench on containerized plants
0.05 fl oz / gal of potting mix volume
Water in thoroughly. Provides systemic protection for 8–12 weeks. Do not use on plants with open flowers accessible to pollinators.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- Highly toxic to bees — systemic uptake means pollen and nectar of treated plants can contain imidacloprid
- Never apply to plants in bloom or where pollinators are actively foraging
- May leach in sandy soils — avoid applications near waterways
- Neonicotinoid resistance is widespread in some aphid and whitefly populations
- Do not apply Premise termiticide products for other uses — different label requirements
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
🔄Clothianidin
Same class: Neonicotinoid
🔄Same class: Neonicotinoid
Thiamethoxam
Same class: Neonicotinoid
🔄Same class: Neonicotinoid
Dinotefuran
Same class: Neonicotinoid
↔️Same class: Neonicotinoid
Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is imidacloprid safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use imidacloprid indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does imidacloprid last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Merit 75 — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
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For informational and educational purposes only. PestControlBasics.com is not a licensed pest control operator and does not provide pest control advice, recommendations, or professional services. All pesticide applications must comply with the product label — the label is the law under FIFRA (7 U.S.C. § 136). Always read the full label before use. Consult a licensed pest management professional for infestations involving structural damage, public health pests, or any situation where safety is a concern. SDS/MSDS links open third-party sources; PestControlBasics.com is not responsible for their content.