Flonicamid 50% WDG Insecticide

Item	Product Information
Product Name	Flonicamid 50% WDG
Active Ingredient	Flonicamid
Content	50% / 500 g/kg
Formulation	WDG / WG
Product Type	Agricultural Insecticide
Chemical Class	Pyridinecarboxamide
IRAC Group	Group 29
CAS Number	158062-67-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3N3O
Core Action	Rapid and irreversible feeding cessation
Primary Pest Direction	Aphids
Other Pest Directions	Plant bugs, Lygus, selected psyllids and whiteflies where registered
Main Crop Direction	Vegetables, cotton, fruit crops, oilseeds, legumes, and specialty crops
Application Direction	Foliar or other locally approved application methods
Product Positioning	High-content Group 29 sucking-pest insecticide
Supply Direction	SunAgro branded product for registration, import, and distribution
Document Support	COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, product specification, batch information, and available registration documents

Final crop uses, target pests, dosage, application intervals, pre-harvest intervals, and seasonal restrictions must follow the approved label in the destination market.

What Is Flonicamid 50% WDG Used For?

Flonicamid 50% WDG is primarily positioned for aphid management. It is especially relevant where continued sap feeding affects crop growth, leaf condition, fruit quality, or marketable yield.

Depending on local registration, it may also support control of:

• Plant bugs
• Lygus species
• Selected psyllids
• Selected whiteflies
• Other approved sucking pests

Its main role is to stop feeding and reduce continued crop injury. It should not be promoted as a universal insecticide for caterpillars, mites, soil pests, or every sap-feeding species.

How Does Flonicamid Work?

IRAC Group 29 Mode of Action

Flonicamid belongs to IRAC Group 29: Chordotonal Organ Nicotinamidase Inhibitors.

It interferes with sensory functions that insects need for normal movement, balance, and feeding behavior. Susceptible pests quickly lose the ability to continue feeding.

This mode of action is different from common Group 4A neonicotinoid insecticides. It therefore provides a separate option for structured insecticide rotation.

Feeding Stops Before Insects Disappear

Flonicamid works through contact and ingestion. After exposure, susceptible pests stop feeding rapidly and irreversibly.

The basic process is:

1. The pest contacts or ingests Flonicamid.
2. Normal feeding behavior is disrupted.
3. Sap feeding and fresh crop injury decline.
4. The pest cannot resume normal feeding.
5. It gradually desiccates and dies.

This explains why insects may remain visible on the crop after application.

Visible aphids do not always mean the treatment has failed. Field evaluation should also consider fresh honeydew, new feeding damage, pest activity, and population change over the following days.

Target Pest Directions

Pest Direction	Product Positioning	Commercial Boundary
Aphids	Primary product direction	Core use focus
Plant Bugs	Important secondary direction	Crop and market dependent
Lygus Species	Field-crop and horticultural direction	Follow local registration
Psyllids	Selected crop direction	Registration dependent
Whiteflies	Approved program direction	Do not position as universal
Other Sucking Pests	Evaluation direction	Confirm registration first

Aphids

Aphids are the clearest target for this product.

Depending on the approved label, relevant species may include cotton aphid, green peach aphid, cabbage aphid, potato aphid, strawberry aphid, and other crop-specific aphids.

Flonicamid is particularly useful where aphids cause:

• Leaf curling and plant stress
• Sticky honeydew
• Reduced crop vigor
• Poor fruit or seed development
• Lower marketable quality

Plant Bugs and Lygus

Plant bugs and Lygus can damage buds, flowers, fruiting structures, seeds, and other valuable crop parts.

Flonicamid can be considered for these pests where the target species and crop are included in the local registration.

Psyllids and Whiteflies

Selected psyllid and whitefly uses may be relevant in vegetable, potato, citrus, or protected-crop markets.

These claims must be reviewed country by country. A registration in one market does not automatically support the same use in another country.

Thrips, leafhoppers, planthoppers, mealybugs, and similar pests should only be included in local marketing materials when supported by the approved product label.

Suitable Crops and Application Areas

Vegetables and Protected Crops

Flonicamid 50% WDG can be reviewed for registered aphid and sucking-pest programs in:

• Tomato
• Pepper
• Cucumber and other cucurbits
• Brassica vegetables
• Leafy vegetables
• Root and tuber vegetables
• Legume vegetables
• Protected greenhouse crops

Coverage is important in dense canopies. Aphid colonies may develop on leaf undersides, stems, growing points, or protected internal foliage.

Cotton and Field Crops

Cotton aphids and plant bugs can affect crop balance, square retention, lint quality, and harvest value.

Flonicamid provides a differentiated Group 29 direction for registered cotton sucking-pest management programs.

It should be applied according to field scouting, crop stage, pest pressure, and local treatment thresholds.

Fruit and Berry Crops

Potential registered uses may include:

• Pome fruit
• Stone fruit
• Citrus
• Tree nuts
• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Other low-growing berries

Fruit-market decisions must also consider residue limits, pre-harvest intervals, export requirements, seasonal restrictions, and local pollinator precautions.

Oilseeds, Legumes, and Specialty Crops

Depending on local registration, the product may be evaluated for canola, sunflower, legumes, hop, alfalfa, clover, and other specialty crops.

The product should only be promoted for crops and pests listed on the approved destination-market label.

Application Guidance

Apply before pest populations become severe. Early intervention is generally more reliable than waiting until colonies are widely established.

Important application points include:

• Confirm the crop and pest are locally registered.
• Base treatment decisions on field scouting.
• Apply at the approved economic threshold.
• Ensure thorough foliage coverage.
• Pay special attention to dense crop canopies.
• Use clean water and calibrated equipment.
• Maintain sufficient tank agitation.
• Follow the approved dose and spray volume.
• Respect application intervals and seasonal limits.
• Conduct a jar test before using an unfamiliar tank mixture.
• Check crop compatibility before large-scale treatment.
• Rotate with effective insecticides from different IRAC groups.

Do not judge performance only by immediate knockdown. Aphids and Lygus may stop feeding rapidly but remain visible for several days.

SunAgro does not recommend using one global dose table. Application requirements differ by crop, pest, climate, registration, and destination market.

WDG Formulation Features

WDG means water-dispersible granule. WG is also commonly used for this formulation type.

Flonicamid 50% WDG is a dry granule designed to break apart and disperse in water before spraying.

Its main formulation features include:

• High 500 g/kg active ingredient content
• Free-flowing dry granules
• Controlled wetting and disintegration
• Uniform dispersion in the spray tank
• Lower fine-dust potential than conventional powder formulations
• Practical measuring and handling
• Efficient packaging and transport
• Moisture-sensitive storage requirements

Importers should evaluate more than active ingredient content. WDG quality also depends on:

Quality Parameter	Why It Matters
Active Ingredient Content	Confirms product concentration
Wetting Time	Affects initial mixing
Disintegration	Determines how granules break apart
Suspensibility	Supports uniform spray distribution
Persistent Foam	Affects tank handling
Moisture Content	Influences caking and storage
Granule Integrity	Supports packing and transport
Batch Uniformity	Reduces supply inconsistency
Storage Stability	Supports shelf-life evaluation

A stable WDG should disperse without excessive lumps, caking, or uneven active ingredient distribution.

Product Advantages

Flonicamid 50% WDG gives distributors a clear technical position within a sucking-pest portfolio.

Key advantages include:

• IRAC Group 29 mode of action
• Strong aphid-management positioning
• Rapid feeding cessation
• Different action from Group 4A insecticides
• High-content 500 g/kg formulation
• Practical water-dispersible granules
• Relevance to vegetable, cotton, fruit, and oilseed markets
• Useful position in resistance-rotation programs
• Clear specification for registration evaluation
• SunAgro branded supply and document support

The product is not suitable for every pest or market. Its value depends on correct positioning, approved registration, formulation quality, and responsible use.

Flonicamid 50% WDG vs Thiamethoxam 75% WDG

Flonicamid and thiamethoxam may both appear in sucking-pest portfolios, but they have different technical roles.

Item	Flonicamid 50% WDG	Thiamethoxam 75% WDG
IRAC Group	Group 29	Group 4A
Chemical Direction	Pyridinecarboxamide	Neonicotinoid
Core Action	Rapid feeding cessation	Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity
Main Position	Aphids and selected sucking pests	Broader systemic sucking-pest direction
Visible Knockdown	Population decline may be delayed	Depends on pest and application
Active Content	500 g/kg	750 g/kg
Portfolio Role	Different-group rotation option	Systemic Group 4A option

Flonicamid is suitable where the market needs a differentiated Group 29 product with strong aphid positioning.

Thiamethoxam 75% WDG may be more suitable where a high-content systemic Group 4A insecticide is required.

The final choice depends on the target pest, crop, resistance situation, application method, and local registration.

Flonicamid 50% WDG vs Lower-Content Formulations

Higher concentration does not automatically mean better field performance.

Comparison	Flonicamid 50% WDG	Lower-Content Formulation
Active Loading	500 g/kg	Lower active concentration
Product Quantity	Less formulation per unit of active ingredient	More formulation material required
Packing Efficiency	More concentrated	Depends on specification
Measuring	Accurate weighing is important	Usually requires more product weight
Registration	Independent registration required	Separate registration required
Field Performance	Depends on active dose and formulation quality	Depends on active dose and formulation quality

Professional buyers should compare:

• Registered active ingredient dose
• Cost per treated hectare
• Formulation quality
• Packaging volume
• Freight efficiency
• Local market acceptance
• Batch consistency

Price per kilogram alone does not show the real application cost.

Safety and Resistance Management

Safe Handling

Flonicamid 50% WDG is a regulated agricultural pesticide.

Users should:

• Read the approved label before use.
• Review the SDS or MSDS.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Avoid skin, eye, and inhalation exposure.
• Keep the product away from food, feed, seed, and water.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Follow local re-entry and residue requirements.
• Dispose of waste and packaging according to local regulations.

Environmental restrictions and pollinator precautions must follow the approved local label.

Group 29 Resistance Management

Flonicamid should not be used repeatedly as the only solution against the same pest population.

Resistance-management measures include:

• Rotate with effective insecticides from different IRAC groups.
• Avoid unnecessary calendar spraying.
• Follow limits on consecutive applications.
• Do not exceed seasonal use restrictions.
• Apply at the approved rate.
• Monitor field performance.
• Combine chemical control with practical IPM measures.
• Avoid repeatedly using the same tank mixture.

Different IRAC groups support rotation, but they do not remove the need for correct timing, coverage, and pest monitoring.

Storage and Transport

Store the product in its original sealed package.

Recommended controls include:

• Keep it in a cool, dry, and ventilated warehouse.
• Protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep it away from food, feed, seed, and drinking water.
• Prevent puncture and package damage.
• Maintain the inner moisture barrier.
• Control warehouse humidity.
• Preserve the batch number and traceability information.
• Follow local pesticide transport regulations.

Moisture control is especially important for WDG formulations. Damaged packaging may lead to caking, poor flow, or slower dispersion.

Registration, Document, and Supply Support from SunAgro

SunAgro supplies branded crop protection products for qualified importers, distributors, registration companies, and local market partners.

For Flonicamid 50% WDG projects, available support may include:

• Product specification
• Certificate of Analysis
• SDS or MSDS
• Technical Data Sheet
• Active ingredient information
• Formulation information
• IRAC classification
• Batch quality information
• Packing information
• Samples
• Available registration-related documents
• Export-document coordination
• Long-term supply planning

Document availability depends on the target country, cooperation stage, and registration pathway.

SunAgro does not guarantee regulatory approval. Registration decisions remain subject to the requirements and review of local authorities.

Our priority is to support long-term cooperation around the SunAgro insecticide portfolio for local registration, import, distribution, and market development.

Stable Supply Behind SunAgro Branded Products

Consistent WDG supply requires more than meeting the declared active ingredient content.

Our quality focus includes:

Raw Material Control

Incoming materials are checked against product specifications before production.

Formulation and Granulation

Premixing, milling, granulation, drying, and screening are controlled to support consistent granule performance.

Batch Inspection

Relevant controls may include:

• Active ingredient content
• Moisture
• Wetting time
• Disintegration
• Suspensibility
• Granule condition
• Persistent foam
• Storage stability

Packaging and Shipment

Packaging is checked to reduce moisture exposure, contamination, compression, and transport damage.

Stable supply means repeatable specifications, consistent batch performance, reliable documents, and coordinated export delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flonicamid 50% WDG?

Flonicamid 50% WDG is a water-dispersible granule insecticide containing 500 g/kg Flonicamid. It belongs to IRAC Group 29.

What is Flonicamid mainly used for?

It is mainly used for aphids. Depending on local registration, it may also control plant bugs, Lygus, selected psyllids, whiteflies, and other approved sucking pests.

How quickly does Flonicamid work?

Susceptible pests can stop feeding rapidly. However, several days may be needed before a clear reduction in visible pest numbers occurs.

Why are aphids still visible after treatment?

Affected aphids may remain attached to the plant after feeding has stopped. They gradually desiccate, so immediate knockdown is not the main performance indicator.

What is the IRAC group of Flonicamid?

Flonicamid belongs to IRAC Group 29. Updated product content should not use the former Group 9C classification.

Is Flonicamid systemic?

Application and movement claims should follow the approved local label. Thorough plant coverage remains important in foliar programs.

Does Flonicamid control every sucking pest?

No. Aphids are the primary direction. Other pests should only be claimed when the crop and pest are included in the approved local registration.

Can Flonicamid 50% WDG be tank-mixed?

Tank mixing may be possible where labels allow it. Review all labels, conduct a jar test, confirm compatibility, and check crop safety before broad application.

Is Flonicamid suitable for resistance management?

It can provide a Group 29 rotation option. It must still be rotated with effective products from other IRAC groups and used within local application limits.

What does WDG mean?

WDG means water-dispersible granule. It is a dry formulation designed to break apart and disperse in water before application.

Is WG the same as WDG?

WG and WDG are commonly used for water-dispersible granule formulations. Final wording should match the destination-market registration documents.

Is 50% always better than a lower concentration?

No. Field performance depends on the registered active ingredient dose, formulation quality, timing, coverage, and pest susceptibility.

What documents can SunAgro provide?

Depending on the project, SunAgro may provide a COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, product specification, formulation information, batch information, samples, packing information, and available registration documents.

Is Flonicamid 50% WDG registered in every country?

No. Registration status, crops, pests, dosage, residue limits, and use restrictions differ by market.

Request Flonicamid 50% WDG

Flonicamid 50% WDG is suitable for qualified companies building an aphid and sucking-pest product portfolio.

To evaluate this product for your market, please provide:

• Target country
• Company type
• Registration status
• Target crops and pests
• Required pack size
• Expected annual volume
• Required documents
• Planned distribution channel

Request the product specification to review whether SunAgro Flonicamid 50% WDG fits your registration pathway, insecticide portfolio, and long-term distribution plan.