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Abamectin MSDS Overview and Toxicity by sreschintu is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Abamectin is a chemical derived from a soil bacterium that is used as an insecticide and acaricide in products like Avid and Vertimec. It works by stimulating the GABA system in insects and other invertebrates, causing paralysis and death. While highly toxic to insects and aquatic life, it breaks down quickly in soil and water. Studies in animals show it may cause birth defects at high doses and it is classified as moderately toxic to humans.
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