Diamide insecticides are a class of insecticides, active mainly against lepidoptera (caterpillars), which act on the insect ryanodine receptor. They are diamides of either phthalic acid or anthranilic acid, with various appropriate further substitutions.[1][2]
Worldwide sales of diamides in 2018 were estimated at US$2.4 billion, which is 13% of the $18.4 billion insecticide market.[3]
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