Information on Abamectin (Avermectin)
Find information on the registration status, continuous evaluation and mitigation measures in California to regulate this active ingredient. An active ingredient is the chemical that makes a pesticide work on a target pest.
Active Ingredient: Abamectin (Avermectin)
Type of Pesticide: Insecticide, Miticide
California Registration: Yes
EPA Registration: Yes
Fumigant: No
California Restricted Material: No
Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC): No
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): Yes
Potential Groundwater Contaminant: No
Reevaluation Status: Concluded
Chemical Class: Macrocyclic Lactone
DPR Chemical Code: 2254
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Documents
Historic Documents
- October 1999 – Abamectin Dislodgeable Foliar Residues Following Reduced-Volume and Conventional Pesticide Applications in a Greenhouse
- February 1998 – Contact Dermatitis in California Nursery Workers: Part I. Surveillance of Skin Disease
- April 1996 – Greenhouse Pesticide Mixer/Loader/Applicator Exposure Study
- June 1990 – Exposure Assessment Document
- December 1988 – Potential Dermal and Respiratory Exposure to Abamectin During Greenhouse Applications