TWIGAMECTIN 18EC

Description

TWIGAMECTIN 18EC

A broad spectrum insecticide and acaricide for control of mites and leaf miners in
flowers and vegetables.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Abamectin 18g/L

FORMULATION:

Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

MODE OF ACTION
Twigamectin acts by inhibiting transmission of nerve impulse leading to paralysis of
susceptible insects/mites. The pests stop feeding immediately hence crop damage
is arrested immediately. It takes 3-4days for the pest to die
Twigamectin has contact and stomach action. It has translaminar activity hence
offers a resevoir of active ingredient within the leaf.

MAIN PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Highly effective, with low application rates therefore less
load to the environment.
• Long lasting residual control of leaf miners and spider
mites thus giving better crop yields and quality.
• Unique chemistry and mode of action therefore controls
insect pests and mites that have developed resistance to
organophosphates, pyrethroids and carbamates.
• It does not have cross resistance with other insecticides
and miticides.
• Has translaminar activity hence more reliable control