Crop Protection

AVAUNT® Insecticide by FMC: Group 22 Indoxacarb Insecticide for Specialty Crops

25 June 2025, New Delhi: Avaunt® insecticide, developed by FMC, is a Group 22 insecticide powered by Indoxacarb. It offers broad-spectrum control of lepidopteran pests, weevils, beetles, and sucking pests across more than 100 specialty crops including vegetables, stone fruits, pome fruits, grapes, broccoli, tomato, peaches, cauliflower, and brassicas.

Rapid and Lasting Pest Control

Avaunt insecticide provides fast protection from insect feeding damage, working within zero to four hours after application. It is highly effective against:

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  • Cabbage looper
  • Corn earworm
  • Armyworm
  • Peach twig borer
  • Oriental fruit moth
  • Apple maggot
  • Plum curculio
  • Plant bugs
  • Leafhoppers
  • Weevils

Excellent Stability and Residual Performance

Avaunt offers:

  • Excellent UV, heat, and wash-off stability
  • Reliable and lasting residual control

This ensures consistent pest management across various environmental conditions.

Trusted Group 22 Option

As the only Group 22 insecticide labeled for specific crop and pest combinations, Avaunt is a preferred tool for resistance management programs.

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IPM Compatibility and Beneficial Insect Safety

Avaunt insecticide has:

  • Minimal negative impact on parasitoid and predatory insects
  • Does not flare mites or other secondary pests when used as per the label

Efficient Field Use

With a 12-hour re-entry interval (REI) and a seven-day preharvest interval (PHI), Avaunt offers flexibility in crop management during the growing season.

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