DESCRIPTION

The technical of Amitraz is a white or light yellow solid and its solubility in water at room temperature is very low.

It's soluble in xylene, acetone and toluene and other organic solvents. The effect of ultraviolet light is less.


USEAGE

Amitraz is particularly effective against acarids, but it is used as a pesticide in many different fields. Therefore, amitraz is available in many different forms, such as a wettable powder, an emulsifiable concentrate, a soluble concentrate/liquid, and an impregnated collar (for dogs).

 It is characterized as an insect repellent, insecticide, and pesticide synergist. These are the properties which make it especially useful as a pesticide:

• The repellent effect causes insects to turn away from their target as this is treated with amitraz.
• It acts as an insecticide, which means that it can be used to control insects that are directly or indirectly harmful to man.
• As a pesticide synergist it also increases the effect of some other pesticides if they are combined with amitraz

ADVERSE EFFECTS 

Adverse effects in mammals are caused by amitraz' alpha-adrenergic agonist activity.

Symptoms can include low blood pressure and pulse, hypothermia, lethargy, absence of appetite, vomiting, increased blood sugar and digestive problems.

 Furthermore, skin- or mucosa-irritations may occur in dogs as a response to an amitraz containing collar. This can lead to itching, eczema, alopecia or conjunctivitis


 

NON-HUMAN TOXICITY