The label is the law. Read your product's label before you mix or apply; the rates here come from the labels listed under Sources.
- Active ingredient
- Sulfoxaflor (CAS 946578-00-3)
- Chemical class
- Sulfoximine; IRAC Group 4C nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulators.[2]
- Mode of action
- IRAC Group 4C: Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulators: sulfoximines[2]
- Signal word
- Transform WG Insecticide: Danger[1]
A separate group from neonicotinoids
IRAC puts sulfoximines in Group 4C, distinct from the 4A neonicotinoids such as imidacloprid, acetamiprid and clothianidin, though both act on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.[2]
Where it is used
Many crop sections forbid applying it from 3 days before bloom until after petal fall; other crops allow only one application in that window per year.[1]
Treat according to local economic thresholds, using the higher rate for heavy populations; whiteflies may need two applications.[1]
Labeled crops include vegetables, fruits, berries, citrus, cotton, soybeans, grains and many more, each with its own harvest interval.[1]
Products and registrations
| Product | Registrant | EPA Reg. No. | Active % | Formulation | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transform WG Insecticide[1] | Corteva Agriscience, LLC | 62719-625 | 50.0% | water-dispersible granule | Danger |
Label rates
| Product | Use | Pests | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transform WG Insecticide | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kohlrabi (one of many labeled crops) | Aphids; silverleaf and sweetpotato whiteflies; thrips (suppression) | 0.75–2.75 oz product per acre[1] 0.75 to 1.0 oz per acre for aphids and 2.0 to 2.75 oz for whiteflies. No application within 3 days of harvest, at least 7 days apart, no more than four per crop, and no more than 8.5 oz per acre per year. |
Safety and environmental hazards
People
Signal word DANGER: the product is corrosive, causes irreversible eye damage and is harmful if swallowed.[1]
Pets
Hazard statements cover people and domestic animals; it is an agricultural product used under the Worker Protection Standard, not around homes.[1]
Bees and pollinators
Highly toxic to bees and other pollinators exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. The label reports an RT25 of 3 hours or less, the time field-weathered residues stay toxic to honey bees.[1]
Fish and water
Do not apply directly to water or where surface water is present, and don't contaminate water when disposing of washwater.[1]
Common questions
- Is sulfoxaflor a neonicotinoid?
- Not by IRAC's classification. It is a sulfoximine in Group 4C; neonicotinoids are Group 4A. Both act on the same receptor.[2]
- Why does Transform WG say DANGER?
- The concentrate is corrosive and causes irreversible eye damage, which earns the DANGER signal word.[1]
- Can sulfoxaflor be sprayed during bloom?
- For many crops, no: the label bars application from 3 days before bloom until after petal fall.[1]
Sources
- U.S. EPA Pesticide Product Label System, “Transform WG Insecticide label, EPA Reg. No. 62719-625 (EPA-stamped, Jan. 8, 2021).” www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/062719-00625-20210108.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)
- Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, “IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme, Version 11.5 (Feb. 2026).” irac-online.org/documents/moa-classification/ (accessed 2026-10-06)