Avesta CS, manufactured by Amvac, is a superior microencapsulated insecticide that uses a unique proprietary blend of the active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin against pests like ants or cockroaches.

As a microencapulated product, it will delay the active ingredient, resulting in a longer residual control over a variety of pests such as fleas. Once applied, this pyrethroid insecticide delivers a quick kill without leaving behind any offensive odors making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Avesta CS effectively kills pests on lawns and ornamentals by affecting their sodium channel caused from the sodium ion influx delay. This action results in an electrical imbalance and excessive firing of the neurons, leading to paralysis and death of the insect in 2 to 3 days.

Tools Needed

To use Avesta CS, you will need to apply it with a hand or power application equipment like a handheld pump sprayer or backpack sprayer.

It may also be used with a paintbrush or other porous applicator attached to a handle as a general surface treatment.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Avesta CS to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the length and width of the treatment area in feet then multiply together (length X width = square footage). For acreage, take the square footage and divide it by one acre (square footage / 43,560 sq. ft. = acre). Apply 0.8 fl. oz. of Avesta CS per 1-5 gallon of water per 1600 sq. ft. for perimeter barrier applications. For ornamental plants, use 1.5 to 5 fl. oz. of product per 100 gallons of water. To apply on lawns, use 3.4 to 7 ml of product per 1,000 sq. ft. or 10 fl. oz. of product per acre. For general spot treatments on lawn, apply 0.5 fl. oz. of product per 1-2.5 gallons of water. Do not apply more than 0.36 lbs. of the a.i. (52.4 fl. oz. of concentrate) per acre per year.
• Step 2: Fill your selected sprayer with half the amount of water, add the measured amount of Avesta CS, then pour the remaining half of water into the spray tank. Secure the lid and shake until the solution is fully diluted.
• Step 3: Spray the top and bottom of foliage leaves until wet with Avesta CS solution, but not to the point of runoff. Lightly irrigate after application with up to 1/2 inches of water after application to control thatch-inhibiting pest and subsurface insects. For surface insect control, you will need to delay watering or mowing 12-24 hours after application. For perimeter applications, apply a continuous band of mixed insecticide up to a 10 ft. wide around the structure and upwards along the foundation to 3 ft. and around windows, doors, and roof overhangs as a coarse spray. If necessary, reapply this product every 7 days for lawn, turfgrass, and ornamental pests and every 21 days for perimeter and indoor control. During application, do not allow pesticide to enter or runoff into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters.

Where to Use

Avesta CS can be used indoors and outdoors. For use on and around buildings and structures for the control of listed pests, including on lawns, ornamental trees and shrubs around residential, institutional, public, commercial, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings, parks, recreational areas and athletic fields.

For use as a general surface (nonfood/nonfeed areas), crack and crevice, or spot treatment in, on, and around buildings and structures and their immediate surroundings, and on modes of transport. Areas of use include, industrial buildings, houses, patios, porches, closets, furniture, apartment buildings, mobile homes, laboratories, buses, greenhouses (non-commercial), stores, factories, warehouses, wineries, vessels, railcars, trucks, trailers, aircraft (cargo and other non-cabin areas only), schools, nursing homes, hospitals, mausoleums, restaurants, hotels, correctional facilities, livestock/poultry housing, pet kennels, food granaries, food grain mills and food manufacturing, processing, and servicing establishments.

In livestock/poultry housing structures and kennels use this product as a general surface (including directed sprays) and/or crack and crevice treatment. Make interior and exterior perimeter applications in and around the livestock, poultry, and pet housing structures.

Do not apply Avesta CS directly to impervious horizontal surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, and patios except as a spot or crack-and-crevice treatment.

DO NOT make applications to any animal feedstuffs, water, or watering equipment. Do not contaminate any animal food, feed, or water in and around livestock, poultry, or pet housing when making applications with this product.

When to Use

Apply Avesta CS when pests are active or signs of activity is first noticed. For outdoor applications, apply this product when the turfgrass is not waterlogged. For indoor applications, apply this product when all utensils and uncovered foodstuffs have been covered. 

Do not make applications when rainfall is predicted 24 hours after treatment.

Safety Information

Avesta CS is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product.

DO NOT make applications of this product in areas where animals, except cattle and calves, are present in the facility.

Allow treated surfaces and areas to completely dry before restocking the facility or allowing people and pets to enter the treated area.

Special Considerations

Although extensive phytotoxicity testing has been conducted on various ornamental plants using Avesta CS in different environmental conditions, and no instances of phytotoxicity have been detected, it is important to note that specific cultivars might be susceptible to the final spray solution.

To mitigate any potential risks, it is recommended to perform a pre-spray on a small group of ornamental plants and closely monitor them for 7 to 10 days before applying the product to larger areas.