How does imidacloprid work?

Imidacloprid (1-((6-chloro-3-pyridinyl) methyl)-N-nitro-2-imidazolidnimine) is a colorless crystal neonicotinoid insecticide, also be recognized as a valuable tool for pest control, especially imidacloprid. It is widely used to control pests with piercing–sucking mouthparts on crops. Imidacloprid damages the biological nervous system through calcium ion imbalance, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and DNA damage, ultimately leading to biological death.