Other name: Vertimec, Avid, Agrimec, Reaper, Ardent

Cas No.: 71751-41-2

Biological Activity

Abamectin is a macrocyclic lactone avermectin insecticide and miticide. It acts as a GABA agonist and glutamate-gated chloride channel activator, causing paralysis and death in mites and certain insect pests.

Spectrum and Route of Action:

Contact and stomach poison with translaminar activity. It penetrates leaf tissue but is not significantly translocated systemically. Affected pests stop feeding within hours and die within 2-4 days. Has good residual activity on foliage.

Scope of Application:

Controls a wide range of insect pests including:

• Spider mites (two-spotted spider mite, red mite, rust mites)

• Leafminers

• Thrips

• Some caterpillars

• Colorado potato beetle (suppression)

Mainly used on:

• Cotton

• Vegetable crops (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce)

• Pome and stone fruits

• Grapes

• Strawberries

• Ornamental plants and greenhouse crops

• Citrus