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Abamectin — Avid 0.15EC, Affirm WDG, Abba

Active ingredient: abamectin  ·  Residual: 7–21 days

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Avid 0.15 EC — Syngenta — professional ornamental/greenhouse
Affirm WDG — Syngenta — caterpillar/leafminer control
Reaper — OHP — ornamental use
Abba 0.15 EC — Makhteshim — generic Avid

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Spider Mites✓ Leafminers✓ Thrips✓ Whiteflies✓ Caterpillars (Affirm)

⚙️ How It Works

Abamectin is a fermentation product of Streptomyces avermitilis. Avid is the gold standard miticide for professional greenhouse and ornamental use. Penetrates leaf tissue providing residual against hidden pests.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Avid 0.15 EC: 4 fl oz per 100 gallons. For 4-gallon backpack: 0.16 fl oz (≈1 tsp). Use adjuvant for best penetration. Limit 2 applications — rotate with other modes of action.
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⚠️ Safety

  • ⚠ Highly toxic to fish
  • ⚠ Toxic to bees — apply when not foraging
  • ⚠ Rapid resistance development — limit to 2 applications, rotate
  • ⚠ Not OMRI-listed at professional concentrations

🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More

Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.

🐛 Caterpillar → 🐛 Flies → 🐛 Leafminers → 🐛 Mites → 🐛 Scales → 🐛 Spiders → 🐛 Thrips → 🐛 Ticks → 🐛 Whiteflies →

⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline

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Apply
Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: 7–21 days
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires

🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact

🐝 Bees / PollinatorsHIGH
🐟 Fish / Aquatic LifeVERY HIGH
🐦 BirdsLOW
🐕 Mammals / PetsLOW
🦐 Aquatic InvertebratesVERY HIGH
💡 Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Toxic to bees. Breaks down rapidly in soil and sunlight.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is abamectin safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use abamectin indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does abamectin last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Avid 0.15 EC — Safety Data Sheet

View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.

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Avid 0.15 EC Safety Data Sheet page 1
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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.