With Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide, you should start to see results within about one week of application. The exact time frame it takes for mites to die will depend on the stage of life they are in. Per the label, this can be re-applied every seven days for 2-3 weeks as needed.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide should be applied only as a foliar spray, per the product label, so we do not recommend using this product as a soil drench. It is always recommended to rotate active ingredients to avoid resistance. If you would like to provide us with more information about your situation, we may be able to recommend an alternative product for you. You may reach Customer Service at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST.
Avid is usually applied every 7 days. Please consult the product label for specific instructions for the pest you are treating.
The mixing rate of Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is 0.04 fl oz in one gallon of water.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is best applied when the target insects are active and present if possible so you can make direct contact with them, so any time of day/night that you see activity is when you would apply. Excessive cold or warm temperatures may increase the chance of plant damage following application with oils so avoid applying during the heat of the day or during low temps.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is rainfast within a few hours of application, and will continue to kill bugs thereafter.
The shelf life for Avid is up to three years from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide has a residual of up to 28 days.
The best water pH for a solution of Avid or another abamectin product will be 6.0 – 7.0.
We really do not have further advice to offer on this type of mite control We can tell you that Avid is not labeled for indoor mite control in a home. Please take a few moments to read our best information on bird mite control:
It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with bird mites. Have the suspected bird mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for bird mites. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is labeled to treat a broad range of mites such as the European Red Mites, Twospotted Spider Mites, Carmin Spider Mite, Southern Red Mite, Spruce Spider Mite, Tarsonemid Mites (Cylcamen & Broad Mite), Eriophyid Mites (Rust & Bud Mite)
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is not labeled to be used on anything edible
You are not required to use a surfactant when using Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide. The product label states that this product has been evaluated for phytotoxicity on a wide range of ornamental plants. However, since all combinations or sequences of pesticide sprays, including surfactants and adjuvants, have not been tested, it is recommended that if you add a surfactant a small area be sprayed first to make certain that no phytotoxicity occurs.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is safe if used as directed. Everyone other than the person applying the product should be out of the area during application and until everything is dry. Once everything is fully dry, it is safe for everyone to return.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide should be mixed with water only.
Yes, Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is labeled for aphids on ornamentals.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is only for plant infesting mites and cannot be used inside a home for "mites" in general.
It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office? or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for mites. If you do indeed have mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a bird nest or a dead rodent on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab? on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use Cimexa Dust? in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. Cimexa dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs. We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.
Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide is applied at 8 ml per 100 gallons of water for aphids.