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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: Insecticide/miticide
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes (4)
- Neurotoxicity: Yes (4)
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (7)
- Birth/Developmental Yes (11)
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds:
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (4)
- Toxic to Bees: Yes (4)
Additional Information
- Supporting information:
- Studies:
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