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Abamectin/Avermectin B1
General Information
- Fact Sheet: Abamectin.pdf
- Product Names:
Avid (Valent)
Agrimek (Syngenta)
Vertimek (Syngenta)
Zephyr (Novartis Crop Protection)
Prevamite (Chemtura) formulated with Bifenazate
- Chemical Class: Macrocyclic lactone compounds
- Uses: Insecticide, miticide, nematicide for use on various agrucultural uses: fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, cotton, tree nuts; and non-agricultural uses: forestry, ornamentals, lawns, turf, transportation facilities, food/feed processing,distribution facilities, dairy cattle,
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Yes (, )
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (, )
- Toxic to Bees: Yes (, )
Residential Uses as Found in the ManageSafe™ Database
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
