Abacin - Abamectin 1.9% EC - Crystal
Abacin - Abamectin 1.9% EC - Crystal
Abacin Insecticide and Miticide by Crystal Crop Protection
Abamectin 1.9% EC for two-spotted spider mites on ornamental roses.
What it controls: Two-spotted spider mites on ornamental roses.
When to use it: The Crystal formulation leaflet covers vegetative growth and flowering.
What to include: The supplied pack’s dose, complete spray coverage and no insecticide or PGR tank mixes.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌹Rose mite control: A targeted option for the two-spotted spider mite problem in ornamental roses.
- 🍃Movement through the leaf: The active ingredient penetrates treated leaf tissue, a property called translaminar movement.
- 🎯Contact action: Susceptible mites can be affected when they contact the treatment.
- 🐛Feeding exposure: It also acts when susceptible pests ingest the treatment while feeding.
- 🔄A defined rotation option: Its Group 6 identity helps distinguish it from products with a different target site when planning resistance management.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Crystal Crop Protection Limited |
| Technical Name | Abamectin 1.9% w/w EC |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 6 |
| Chemical Group | Avermectin |
| Formulation | EC: emulsifiable concentrate |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack’s warning panel and protective-equipment directions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Abacin is an insecticide and miticide. A miticide controls mites; the supported crop use here is ornamental rose.
- The treatment reaches the mite: Contact and feeding expose susceptible mites to abamectin.
- Nerve signals are disrupted: Abamectin changes the activity of chloride channels involved in nerve and muscle signalling.
- Normal movement stops: This disruption can cause paralysis, helping control the mite population.
Use suitable alternatives with different mode-of-action groups as part of crop-specific resistance management. A different brand name is not necessarily a different mode of action.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Ornamental rose |
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Do not use this rose programme for flowers grown for food, medicinal use or other non-ornamental purposes. It is not a recommendation for other crops.
Dosage & Application Guide
Resolve the product quantity from the current supplied Abacin pack before mixing. The water and waiting-period references below do not make an incomplete dose programme ready to use.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental rose | See note* | Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
See note* | 3 |
Acre figures are approximate conversions; the original hectare quantities remain shown. Observe the supplied pack’s re-entry period and repeat-application limits.
*The product dose needs current-pack confirmation because published directions differ. Do not choose a dose from this table or calculate a per-litre mixture. The water figure is the Crystal formulation-leaflet reference, not permission to use an unconfirmed dose. PHI means the interval after the last treatment before harvest.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Route and stage: The Crystal formulation leaflet specifies a foliar spray during vegetative growth or flowering, in the morning or evening.
- Equipment: Use the labelled knapsack sprayer with a hollow-cone nozzle or a suitable power-operated sprayer.
- Prepare the spray: Once the dose is confirmed, premix the measured product with a little water, then add the remaining water while agitating. Cover the crop thoroughly.
- Weather limits: Avoid temperatures above 30°C and relative humidity below 40%. The leaflet specifies steady wind above 5 and up to 15 km/h; stop if direction becomes unreliable or drift cannot be controlled.
- Tank-mix restriction: Do not combine with any insecticide or plant growth regulator. Do not assume that other tank partners are permitted.
- Before returning or cutting flowers: Check the current pack’s re-entry instructions and application frequency. The formulation reference lists three days before harvest; confirm the current pack’s interval. Ornamental use only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which crop and mite does this description cover?Ornamental roses and two-spotted spider mites. Do not transfer this programme to chilli, vegetables, tea or other crops.
Does translaminar mean the spray must cover the leaves?Yes. Although the active ingredient penetrates treated leaf tissue, the label still requires thorough crop coverage.
Why is there no ready-to-use dose per litre?The product quantity needs current-pack confirmation. A water-volume reference alone cannot establish a tank mixture, and no separate per-litre rate is supplied here.
Can Abacin be mixed with an insecticide or growth regulator?No. The Crystal formulation leaflet specifically excludes combinations with insecticides and plant growth regulators.
Can I use it on roses grown for food?No. This rose programme is limited to ornamental use. Keep the required interval before cutting flowers and follow the pack’s re-entry directions.
Safety & Disclaimer
Highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, birds and bees. Do not apply near aquaculture or while honey bees are actively foraging. Keep away from heat and open flames.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Wash exposed skin and contaminated clothing after work.
Keep the original container closed in secure storage away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent product, spray and equipment washings from entering water bodies. Never reuse empty pesticide containers.
Read and follow the supplied product label and accompanying leaflet. Use only for its stated crop, target, application conditions, dose, waiting periods and precautions.