MecT

Active Ingredient & Formulation

• Active Ingredient: Abamectin

• Concentration: 1.8% w/w

• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Target Crops

• Tomato, Pepper, Zucchini

• Cucumber, Lettuce, Leafy vegetables

• Flowers and ornamentals

Target Pests

• Spider mites

• Certain small leaf-feeding and sap-sucking insects

Application Rate

• Recommended rate: 0.5–1 fl oz/acre (approx. 15–30 g a.i.)

• Maximum annual applications: 3–4

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 7 days, depending on crop

Mode of Action & Use

• Systemic insecticide/miticide effective against mites and small larvae

• Works via contact and ingestion

• Suitable for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs

Important Notes

• Restricted-Entry Interval (REI): 12 hours

• Minimum interval between applications: 7 days

• Avoid overuse to prevent resistance development

These compounds are currently under review for registration with the EPA