Introduction

Abamectin is a mixture of avermectins containing more than 80% avermectin B1a and less than 20% avermectin B1b. These two components, B1a and B1b have very similar biological and toxicological properties. The avermectins are insecticidal or anthelmintic compounds derived from the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. Abamectin is a natural fermentation product of this bacterium. Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. Abamectin is also used as a veterinary antihelmintic. Resistance to abamectin based antihelmintics, although a growing problem, is not as common as to other classes of veterinary antihelmintics.

Applications

1. Control of a wide range of insects, especially Lepidoptera, but also Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, and other classes
2. Applicable Plants: fruit (including citrus), vines, vegetables, potatoes, cucurbits, lettuce,capsicums, tomatoes, cereals, maize, rice, soya beans, cotton, coffee, cocoa, pecans,oilseed rape, beet, ornamentals, forestry, etc.
3. Control of flies and other insects in animal houses, and mosquitoes, cockroaches, houseflies and other insect pests in public health.
4. Also used as an animal ectoparasiticide. cypermethrin product.