BASF Abate 500 Emulsifiable Liquid 20L
BASF Abate 500 Emulsifiable Liquid 20L
- Brand BASF
- Model: BASF-ABATE500
Description
First line of defense against mosquito and insect-borne diseases.
Effectively combating mosquitoes and insect pests before they reach maturity, Abate® larval control products have provided superior performance in the fight against malaria, dengue fever, Guinea worm and other insect-borne diseases for over 40 years.
Abate® at a glance:
- Short circuits the cycle of insect-borne disease.
- Fast and effective control of insect larvae at low doses.
- Long-lasting residual action protects for several weeks.
- Recommended by the WHO for treatment of drinking water containers.
- The original temephos larvicide.
- Easy to apply at low doses.
**Abate® 500E is for use by professional pest controllers only
Active Material
Temephose (organophosphate)
Formulation
Abate® 500E is an emulsifiable liquid concentrate containing 500g of active ingredient per liter.
Application
Abate® 500E is designed to treat standing water, ponds, lakes, woodland pools, catchbasins, marshes, swamps, polluted water or areas with recurring mosquito populations.
Dilution Rates
For large-scale treatment with a knapsack sprayer, dilute the recommended rate per hectare in 50-100litres of water
For aerial spraying, dilute the recomended rate per hectare in 20-30 litres of water.
For spot spray application, dilute the recommended rate per 100m² in 1 liter of water.
Type of water to be treated | Dosage rate |
Clean water i.e. ponds, pools, lakes | 100-150ml per hectare (or 1-1.5ml per 100m²) |
Moderately polluted water i.e. marshes, swamps | 200-250ml per hectare (or 2-2.5ml per 100m²) |
Highly polluted water i.e cessapools, drains | 400-500ml per hectare (or 4-5ml per 100m²) |
Note: The dosage may be varied within recommended rates dependeing on depth of water, organic matter content and amount of vegetation.
Packaging
20L per drum.
How to Apply
Handheld pressure spray or backpack sprayer, hydraulic spraying equipment, aircraft application.
When to Apply
For the most effective control, apply Abate® 500E when insects are in an early larval stage.
Disclaimer
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