- Transact 18 EC is a powerful acaricide and insecticide containing abamectin 1.8%. It is highly effective against red spider mites and other motile mites, as well as piercing-sucking pests such as whiteflies, thrips and leaf miners. It works by contact and by acting on the pest's nervous system, causing paralysis and gradual death. Its strong penetration into plant leaves gives long-lasting protection to crops, vegetables and fruit trees.
Key Features:
- Effective against red spider mites and piercing-sucking pests at all stages.
- Dual action – contact and nervous system – for complete control.
- Quickly absorbed by the leaves, giving long-lasting crop protection.
- Safe on plants at the recommended rates and leaves no harmful residues.
- Suitable for vegetables, fruits, grapes and ornamental plants.
- Noticeably reduces thrips and leaf miner numbers within a few days of treatment.
Specifications:
- Trade name: Transact 18 EC
- Type: acaricide and insecticide
- Active ingredient: abamectin 1.8%
- Formulation: emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- Odor: mild
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
- Size: 500 ml
Directions for Use:
- Vegetables (tomato, pepper, eggplant): against mites and leaf miners at 50 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Cucumber: against mites at 25 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Strawberry: against mites at 50 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Fruit trees (citrus): against citrus rust mite at 50–100 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Ornamental plants: against mites and leaf miners at 25–50 ml per 100 liters of water.
- Spray at the start of infestation and repeat every 7–10 days depending on severity.
Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI):
- Do not harvest until 3–7 days after the last treatment on vegetables and fruits.
Precautions:
- Workers must not enter the field until at least 12 hours after spraying.
- Wear gloves and a mask during mixing and spraying to avoid direct contact.
- Do not mix with alkaline pesticides or mineral oils to avoid chemical reactions.
- Do not spray in high temperatures or strong wind.
- Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Orkida Tip:
- Start using Transact as soon as you notice the first mites or thrips, for early control.
- Cover both sides of the leaves well for best results, and repeat every 7–10 days for continuous crop protection.