Bazooka® 18EC

Bazooka® 18EC is an insecticide/miticide highly effective via contact and translaminar activities which is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops.

Product Details

Target (Crop/Area) : Fruits, Ornamentals, Vegetables
Available Packs: 1 L, 100 ml, 250 ml
Product Type: Insecticide
Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Active Ingredient(s): Abamectin 18 g/L
PHI: 7, Tomatoes – 3 days
Mode of Action: Contact, Translaminar
Target (Pests/Disease/Weeds) : Diamondback moth, Leafminers, Red Spidermites, Thrips
Application Rate: 0.5 ml per litre of water

Mode of Action

Abamectin (Avermectin group) is a nerve poison which inhibits both nerve to nerve and nerve to muscle communication. The affected insect becomes paralyzed, stops feeding, and dies after a few days. When applied to foliage, it is absorbed by the leaves, where feeding insects encounter the poison.

Application Guide

Apply as first signs of infestation or insect egg hatch peak period as a full cover spray and repeat applications as necessary at 7-day intervals.

This insecticide is non-phytotoxic when used as recommended.

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 4:08 pm

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Type: Insecticide
Target: Bean pod borers, Bollworms, Caterpillar, Diamondback moth, Fall armyworm, Red Spidermites, Stalk borers, Thrips, Tuta Absoluta
Best for: Capsicum, Cucurbits., French beans, Green onion, Maize - ordinary, Maize (hybrid), Rose, Snow peas, Tomato
Packs: 1 L, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml
Rate: Varied. See label for details.
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