Diazinon is a contact insecticide which kills insects by altering normal neurotransmission within the nervous system of the insect. As mentioned above, diazinon inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) in cholinergic synapses and neuromuscular junctions.

How long does diazinon take to work?

Studies in rats have shown that diazinon given orally is rapidly absorbed. Following oral doses of 80 mg/kg diazinon, the average time required for rats to absorb half the administered dose was 2.6 hours and maximum plasma concentrations were found within 2.0 hours of exposure.

How do insecticides kill ants?

Phantom Insecticide is an odorless, non-repelling spray the kills ants within a few weeks of application. Phantom works by entering the ants nervous system through grooming and food sharing and then systematically kills the ants through a degeneration process.