Abamectin 5% EC

ICAMA Reg. No. PD20141780                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Product Category: Insecticides

Fast-acting insecticide-miticide delivering translaminar penetration for hidden pest control, optimized for citrus and vegetable crops in high-pressure cropping systems.

Key Product Features:

1. Dual-action power: Contact + stomach poison for rapid knockdown and longer-lasting control.

2. Fast & eco-safe: Penetrates leaves in 1–2 hours; surface residues degrade quickly under sunlight.

3. Broad-spectrum: Crushes mites, leaf miners, and Lepidoptera larvae - even resistant strains.

Detailed Description:

Abamectin 5% EC is a fermentation-derived macrocyclic lactone produced by the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. Its unique molecular mode of action targets invertebrate-specific glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells, disrupting chloride ion flow and causing irreversible hyperpolarization. This leads to paralysis, feeding cessation, and death within 48–72 hours. The emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation ensures rapid translaminar movement, enabling the active ingredient to penetrate leaf tissues and reach pests hidden within mines or on the undersides of leaves. Surface residues degrade photochemically within hours, minimizing environmental persistence and non-target exposure.

Effective Against:

·         Mites: Citrus red spider mites (Panonychus citri) and two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), which cause leaf stippling and defoliation in citrus, vegetables, and cotton.

·         Leaf miners: Citrus leafminers (Phyllocnistis citrella) and vegetable leafminers (Liriomyza spp.), whose larval tunneling damages photosynthetic tissues and spreads bacterial/fungal pathogens.

·         Lepidoptera larvae: Early instars of cotton bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera) and tomato fruitworms (Helicoverpa zea), which bore into fruits and buds, causing yield losses.

Abamectin’s selectivity for invertebrates ensures minimal impact on beneficial arthropods like predatory mites when applied correctly, supporting integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

ICAMA Registered Scope and Method of Use:

Technical Application Requirements:

1.      Application Threshold: Initiate treatment when 4–5 red spider mites per leaf are detected on citrus trees. Early intervention prevents population escalation.

2.      Usage Limits: Maximum 2 applications per season with a 21-day safety interval between sprays to ensure residue compliance and harvest safety.

3.      Timing & Environment: Apply during cooler hours (early morning/late afternoon) to minimize UV degradation. Avoid spraying during blooming or near aquatic ecosystems (10-meter buffer zone).

4.      Resistance Management: Rotate with non-Group 6 insecticides (e.g., pyrethroids, diamides) after 2 uses to curb resistance in mite populations.