Imicide® Explained | Long-Lasting Systemic Insecticide for Tree Injection

Imicide® is one of the most widely used and thoroughly researched systemic insecticides in professional tree care.

In this episode of All About Imicide, we break down how imidacloprid, a Group 4A neonicotinoid insecticide, works inside the tree and inside the insect — and why its slow movement and strong binding provide multi-year residual control when applied through trunk micro-injection.


-How Imicide® works at the insect nervous system level
-Why imidacloprid behaves differently than Dinotefuran
-How binding to xylem tissue creates long-term protection
-Why uptake is slower but persistence is longer
-Best tree conditions and timing for injection
-How to address environmental and pollinator concerns transparently
-Why trunk injection differs fundamentally from sprays and soil drenches

Imicide® is ideal for wood-boring and sap-feeding insects, providing precise internal control while minimizing environmental exposure when used responsibly and according to label directions.

This video is intended for:

-Arborists & plant health care professionals
-Municipal and commercial tree managers
I-PM programs requiring long-term systemic control
-Education-focused conversations with clients and stakeholders

Learn more about Imicide® and Mauget’s Plant Health Care system at mauget.com.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Imicide®
01:35 – Injection Timing & Technique
02:10 – Public Perception & Environmental Concerns
02:27 – Dose, Dilution & Internal Distribution
03:08 – Injection vs Sprays & Soil Drenches
03:34 – Why Imicide® Remains a Core PHC Tool