It is penetration (semi-systemic) insecticide and acaricide with contact, ingestion mode of action. It belongs to the avermectin that binds to the glutamate-gated chloride channels that are found in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells of insects, causing their death. Abamectin is a natural bacterial fermentation product of the soil actinomycete, Streptomyces avermitilis.
| Abamectin 1.8% EC | |
|---|---|
|
Pesticide class |
Insecticide, Acaricide |
|
Active ingredient |
Abamectin |
|
Formulation |
1.8% EC |
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Chemical group |
Avermectin |
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Degree of danger of the poison |
LA (extremely dangerous toxicity) according to the WHO classification |
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Resistance group |
IRAC: 6 |
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Acute Oral LD 50 for Rats |
10 mg/kg |
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PHI |
Vegetable: 3 da
Citrus: 7 day
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| Crop | Pest | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
|
Vegetable |
(Liriomyza spp. ) |
0.6 Lit per Ha |
|
Citrus |
(Phyllocoptruta oleivora) |
20 ml+ 250 ml Oil/ 100 L of water |
Application management:
It is very dangerous for bees, it should not be used in places where there are many flowers and bee activity.
In places where pollinating bees are used for pollination, they should be removed from the sprayed environment for 24 hours.
