Key Specifications:
1. Active Ingredient: Abamectin 5.0% w/w (an emulsifiable concentrate formulation belonging to the Avermectin chemical group, categorized under IRAC Group 6).
2. Mode of Action: It functions via contact and stomach poisoning. It disrupts the nervous activity of pests by stimulating the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), causing paralysis, cessation of feeding, and eventual death within 2 to 4 days.
3. Toxicity Rating: Classified as Class II - Poisonous, indicated by the yellow hazard band at the bottom of the label.
Targeted Pests & Crops:
1. As displayed on the bottle's front panel, this product is highly effective against: Plutella xylostella, Diamondback Moth caterpillars, red spider mites & Tetranychidae. It is also widely used to treat Leaf Miners (Liriomyza spp.) on vegetables and ornamental plants like cabbage and chrysanthemums.
General Application:
π§ͺ Dilution Guide
β For Mites: Typically mixed at 1 ml per 10 liters of water.
β For Diamondback Moth: Typically mixed at 2 ml per 10 liters of water.
(Standard knapsack guidance ranges from 2 ml to 5 ml per 20 liter pump depending on infestation severity).
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