Abamectin is a mixture of the macrocyclic lactones Avermectin B1a and Avermectin B1b. It has both insecticidal and anthelmintic actions and is used in both agriculture and veterinary medicine. Abamectin can inhibit nicotinic acetylcholine receptors of worms and can also inhibit chikungunya and yellow fever viruses. It is sometimes used for mosquito control.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.