Abamectin 1.9 EC: Mite Control, Leaf Miner and Application

Chemical profile and mode of action

Belongs to the avermectin chemical family, acting as an allosteric modulator of glutamate-gated chloride channels in pests.
Increases chloride ion permeability in insect nerve and muscle membranes, leading to neuromuscular paralysis and feeding cessation.
Rapid translaminar absorption allows the chemical to penetrate leaf cuticles, creating a reservoir that protects against tunneling and sucking pests.

Mites: Controls two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), red spider mites, and yellow mites in vegetables and tea plantations.
Leaf miners: Effectively suppresses serpentine leaf miner larvae (Liriomyza spp.) feeding within tomato, bean, and cucurbit leaves.
Rose and floriculture: Protects delicate petals and foliage against severe thrips and mite scarring.

Apply at the earliest detection of mite webs or leaf miner trails, ensuring thorough coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
Use hollow-cone nozzles and avoid spraying during peak daylight temperatures to maximize droplet retention and absorption.
Rotate with alternative acaricides with differing modes of action to prevent mite resistance, adhering strictly to CIBRC label directions.

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It is used to control mites and leaf miners on vegetables, fruits, tea, and ornamental plants.

It activates glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerves and muscles, causing irreversible feeding paralysis.

Yes, it penetrates into the leaf tissue, killing pests like leaf miners that feed between the upper and lower leaf surfaces.

Rotate Abamectin with other acaricide classes and do not exceed the recommended spray frequency per cropping season.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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