
Abamectin 1.8% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Type: Insecticide, Acaricide & Nematocide with limited systemic action and contact and stomach activity
Product Name: Abamectin 1.8% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Trade Name: Vertimec
Group: Avermectin
Type: Insecticide, Acaricide & Nematocide with limited systemic action and contact and stomach activity
Hazard Class (WHO): Extremely hazardous Ib
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):
- Citrus: 7 days
- Vegetables and cucurbits: 3 days
Application Management:
- Begin spraying when first symptoms of infestation are observed; repeat applications may be necessary.
- The target pests become immobilized after treatment, with maximum mortality occurring 5 days post-application.
- Effective mainly on mobile insects and mites; mites are quickly immobilized but may take 3–5 days to die.
- Highly toxic to honeybees and aquatic organisms.
Compatibility and Mixing:
- Do not mix with Captan, as this can cause phytotoxicity on stone fruit trees such as apples and pears.
Target Crops, Pests, and Application Rates:
| Crop | Pest | Application Rate |
| Vegetables & Cucurbits | Leaf miner | 600 mL/ha |
| Citrus | Citrus red mite | 20 mL Abamectin + 250 mL oil per 100 L water, single foliar spray |



