Avid 0.15 EC, manufactured by Syngenta, is one of the most widely used miticides/insecticides for the control of both mites and leafminers. Avid 0.15 EC contains the active ingredient Abamectin which is effective on both foliage and flowers and is an ideal product for a wide variety of application sites.

Avid 0.15 EC is able to systemically move through the leaf to ward off mites, aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. Avid is active on the mobile life stages of mites (not when they are eggs). Although the insecticide/miticide is slow-acting, treated mites are immobilized after exposure.

Tools Needed

To use Avid 0.15 EC Miticide, you will need either a hose-end sprayer, handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, or spray rig. For smaller sized residential treatments, we recommend a handheld 1-gallon pump sprayer or a 4-gallon backpack sprayer.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Avid 0.15 EC you will need by first calculating the square footage of the area you will be treating. You can do this by measuring (in feet) the area length and width and then multiplying the two values (length x width = square footage). Avid 0.15 EC can be mixed between 4 to 8 ounces per 100 gallons of water depending on the type of insect you are looking to control. For a per gallon application, the amount should be broken down to 0.04 to 0.08 oz. per gallon of water. For example, if you were treating mites, the rate is 4 oz. per 100 gals of water. For 1 gallon, use 0.04 oz. This would cover 1,000 sq. ft. of area.
• Step 2: Fill your selected sprayer halfway with water and then add the required amount of Avid 0.15 EC to the mixture and agitate. Add the remaining half-gallon of water in your sprayer. Shake well to ensure the product is properly agitated and mixed.
• Step 3: Apply the Avid 0.15 EC mixture according to labeled directions in the areas where you are having pest infestations. Completely cover foliage. If spraying a tree, treat stems and trunks up to 10 feet from the ground. You can use a coarse spray, drench, or broadcast.

Where to Use

Avid 0.15 EC Miticide is meant to only be for outdoor use to control pests around shrubs, gardens, and turf. You can treat areas outside of residences, greenhouses, on Christmas trees, woody ornamentals anywhere you have insects that are doing damage to outdoor plants.

When to Use

Use Avid 0.15 EC Miticide upon recognizing a mite infestation around your yard or if you notice flower or plant damage. This is typically around the spring and summer months when pest activity is very high.

Safety Information

Avid 0.15 EC is safe to use when applied according to label directions. Be sure to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying. Keep pets and children away from treated outdoors areas until the product has completely dried.

Special Considerations

Some plants are sensitive to oils and so you should test the Avid 0.15 EC on a small number of plants and observe the sprayed plants for two weeks to see if they have been damaged before spraying the remaining plants.