| Item | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Avermectin 5-O-demethylavermectin A1a (i) mixture with 5-O-demethyl-25-de (1-methylpropyl) 25-(1-methylethyl) avermectin A1a (ii) |
| Formulation Type |
Technical: 5% TC, 97% TC Formulations: 1.8% EC, 2% EC, 3.6% EC, 5.4% EC, 1.8% EW, 3.6% EW |
| Mode of Action | Abamectin attacks the nervous system of insects and mites, causing paralysis within hours. The paralysis cannot be reversed. Abamectin is active once eaten (stomach poison) although there is some contact activity. Maximum mortality occurs in 3-4 days. |
| Formulation | Crops | Target Insects | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abamectin 1.8% EC | Cotton | Spider mites | 10.8 - 13.5 g/ha |
| Brassicaceous Vegetables | Diamondback moth | 8.1 - 13.5 g/ha | |
| Rice | Leaf-roller | 11.25 - 13.5 g/ha | |
| Abamectin 3.6% EC | Cabbage | Diamondback moth | 10.8 - 13.5 g/ha |
| Abamectin 5.0% EC | Pine tree | Eelworm | 0.09 - 0.18 ml/DBH |
Abamectin is an antibiotic insecticide and miticide effective against a broad spectrum of pests including spider mites, diamondback moths, leaf-rollers, eelworms, leafminers, psylla, and nematodes.
Abamectin attacks the nervous system of target pests, leading to irreversible paralysis within hours. It primarily works through stomach ingestion, with minor contact activity, reaching maximum mortality in 3 to 4 days.
Common formulations include Technical grades (5% TC, 97% TC), Emulsifiable Concentrates (1.8% EC, 2% EC, 3.6% EC, 5.4% EC), and Emulsion in Water formulations (1.8% EW, 3.6% EW).
Dosages vary by target crop and formulation: for example, Abamectin 1.8% EC requires 10.8-13.5 g/ha for cotton spider mites, 8.1-13.5 g/ha for vegetable diamondback moth, and Abamectin 5.0% EC requires 0.09-0.18 ml/DBH for pine tree eelworms.
Abamectin should be kept sealed tightly in its original container and stored away from light in a cool, dry place.