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What is Kenmec / Active Ingredient

• Kenmec is an insecticide product by Kenso, with active ingredient Abamectin 1.8 % (EC formulation). 

• Abamectin belongs to the avermectin class of insecticides. It acts both by contact and ingestion (stomach action) on susceptible pests. 

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Uses / Target Pests

Kenmec is used to control a variety of insect pests, especially those that are susceptible to abamectin. Common target pests include:

• Mites (e.g. spider mites)

• Leaf-miners

• Some types of thrips

• Other soft-bodied arthropods

Because of its mode of action, it is especially effective against small, soft-bodied insects and mite species.

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Application & Dosage

Here are general guidelines (do not substitute for label instructions; always follow the product label / local agricultural extension advice):

• For general foliar spray: 5–10 mL of Kenmec in 10 L of water is often recommended in listings. 

• The concentration may vary depending on the crop, pest pressure, growth stage, and local regulation.

• It is typically applied as a foliar spray, covering both upper and lower leaf surfaces.

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Mode of Action & Timing

• Abamectin acts by interfering with the nervous system of the insects, causing paralysis and death (via contact and ingestion).

• Because it is relatively slow-acting compared to “knock-down” insecticides, you may see a delayed effect on pests.

• Best used when pest population is low to moderate; avoid using at very high infestations where damage is already severe.

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Advantages & Limitations

Advantages:

• Selective against many pest species (less broad-spectrum), hence lower impact on some beneficial insects (depending on timing).

• Effective at low doses.

Limitations / Cautions:

• Not effective against all pests (e.g. hard-bodied insects, those resistant to abamectin).

• Risk of resistance development if overused or misused. Use in rotation with other modes of action.

• Must adhere strictly to safety precautions (protective equipment, buffer zones, pre-harvest intervals).

• Environmental effects: abamectin is toxic to aquatic invertebrates; avoid drift into water bodies.