The insects that Imidacloprid successfully targets are bed bugs, ants, flies, roaches and termites. It is also commonly applied to soil, seed, and foliage to control nutrient-sucking insects including aphids, thrips, whiteflies, turf insects, soil insects and some beetles.

What will imidacloprid kill?

Products are available to control aphids, thrips, whiteflies, scale, termites, turf and soil insects and some beetles. Imidacloprid kills insects by contact and ingestion and is especially systemic when used as a soil treatment.

What chemical is best for killing ants?

Boric acid is one of the most common chemicals in the extermination world. Usually, it's spread around the house as a powder. Not only is it effective at killing ants, but it's also used for cockroaches and termites. Boric acid attracts the ants with its sweetness, then poisons their stomachs once digested.