Agricitine – 1.8% EC

Agricitine is a broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide that acts through contact and ingestion, effectively controlling adult-stage insects and mites. Its systemic and translaminar action ensures deep penetration and long-lasting protection for crops.

Product Detail

Category: Insecticide/Acaricide for effective pest control

Class: Avermectin, targeting mites and insects

Active Ingredient: Abamectin, ensuring strong pest management

Concentration: 1.8% w/v a.i. per liter for reliable protection

Co-formulants: 98.2% for optimal formulation stability

Formulation: EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate) for superior coverage and penetration

Available packages: 250ml & 1L

Expiry date: 3 years from production date

Manufacturer: VAPCO

Country of origin: Jordan

Exclusive Distributor in Lebanon: Najjar Agricultural and Trading Co.

Product Description

Toxicity Class: WHO II, Harmful.

Properties: 

  • Contact and stomach insecticide with systemic leaf-penetrating properties. It is used to eliminate the adult stage of red spider mite, leafminer and thrips.
  • Highly active for a long period due to its content of high percent of the active isomer Avermectin B1a.

Directions for Use:

Add the amount of Agrictine to be used with a small amount of water and mix well. Then add the needed amount of water in the spray tank while mixing the solution.

Table of Use:

Crop

Pest Rate of Use

PHI (Days)

Tomatoes

Red Spider Mites, Leafminers & Thrips 750ml / Hectare 3
Zucchini, Melon, Watermelon Red Spider Mites & Leafminers 500-750ml / Hectare

3

Lettuce

Leafminers 500ml / Hectare 7
Strawberry Red Spider Mites 1,200ml / Hectare

3

Apples Red Spider Mites, Leafminers & Psylla 75ml / 100L of water

28

Pears, Quince

Red Spider Mites 75ml / 100L of water 28
Peach Red Spider Mites 75ml / 100L of water

14

Citrus 

Mites & Leafminers 75ml / 100L of water 10
Berry Red Spider Mites & Leafminers 750ml / Hectare

7

Chive

Thrips 500ml / Hectare 7
Aromatic & Medicinal Plants Worms 500ml / Hectare

14

Rose

Red Spider Mites 250ml / Hectare
Thrips

500ml / Hectare

Ornamentals

Psylla 750ml / Hectare
Red Spider Mites

250ml / Hectare

General Recommendations:

  • Pressure: 40 PSI.
  • Spray droplet size: 200-400 microns.
  • Lance: Soft open.
  • Average spraying rate per hectare: Approx. 1,000 Liters (more or less depending on leaves volume).

Environmental Hazard & Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity to birds & medium toxicity to fish and bees.

Compatibility:

Compatible with most commonly used pesticides.

Storage & Disposal: 

The pesticide shall be kept in its original packaging in a cool, dry and well-ventilated closed place.

Precautionary Statements:

  • Use Agrictine only on the crops listed in the table of use, taking into consideration the safety periods before the harvesting process.
  • Wear protective clothing (apron, gloves and masks).
  • Avoid skin and eye contact.
  • Avoid inhaling pesticides.
  • Do not apply when windy.
  • Avoid spraying during the flowering period.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this pesticide.
  • Do not store unlabeled products.
  • Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches.
  • Do not decant into another container for resale.
  • Flush the sprayer with a detergent solution at the end of the workday, it will help to ensure a clean sprayer and trouble-free operation.

First Aid Instructions:

  • Remove the injured person from the exposure source of pesticide & call a Physician immediately.
  • In case of eye contact: Wash well with water for 15 minutes and review the physician.
  • In case of skin contact: Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water.
  • In case of inhalation: Carry or drag victim to fresh air immediately. Loosen victim’s tight clothing. If the victim’s skin is blue or the victim has stopped breathing, give artificial respiration (if you know how) and call rescue service for help. Open doors and windows so no one else will be poisoned by fumes.
  • In case of swallowing: Immediately call a Physician or take the injured person to a specialized center. Do not force the injured person to vomit and do not give him fluids.

Toxicological Information: 

  • Antidote: unavailable, treatment is carried out based on symptoms. Physicians should not recommend: Benzodiazepine – Valproic acid – Barbiturate.
  • Re-entry Period: Do not enter into treated areas for 24 hours.

Notice to user: Agrictine should be used in accordance with the instructions on the label.

Legal Responsibility: Since we have no control over those who use this pesticide, we do not take any condition or guarantee upon ourselves from responsibility for any damage resulting directly or indirectly from its misuse.

Disposal of empty packaging: Empty containers should be washed three times with water and return the solution to the spray tank, pierce the empty containers and store it in a safe place away from water sources.

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Crop Protection

Pest control

Organic farming

Irrigation management

Seed distribution

Soil testing