It is a systemic organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. It is rapidly absorbed by plants and translocated within their tissues, making it effective against insects that feed on plant sap or hide within leaves and stems. Effective against a wide range of insect and mite pests. Used to control sucking and chewing insects: Aphids, Red Spider Mites, Whiteflies, Leafhoppers, Thrips, Mealybugs, Leafminers, Fruit Flies