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Atom (Imidacloprid 17.8% SL) works as antagonist to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the cenral nervous system, Thus disturbing the proper system signal transmission with following excitation of nerve cell and consequently a disorder of the nervous system leading to death of the targeted pests. Atom belongs to the new group of nicotinoids, the chloronicotinyls. Atom has broad spectrum activity and controls various pest with totally different mode of action. Atom being systemic in nature is relatively safer to natural enemies and acts selectively on sucking pests. Atom is most economical insecticide due to longer persistance.