Ambush® Insecticide 1L – AgNova Permethrin Insect Control

Ambush® Insecticide 1L by AgNova is a concentrated synthetic pyrethroid insecticide for controlling a broad range of damaging insect pests across agricultural, horticultural and ornamental crops.

It contains 500 g/L permethrin and is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC). Registered uses include selected vegetables, cereals, citrus, potatoes, sugarcane, tobacco, linseed, nurseries, flowers and other ornamentals.

Ambush is designed to provide effective insect control with a highly concentrated, easy-to-measure formulation and relatively short withholding periods across many registered crops. It is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies for growers and pest management applications across Australia.

What Does Ambush Insecticide Control?

Ambush Insecticide is registered for control or suppression of numerous caterpillar, moth, aphid and other crop pests, depending on the crop and state.

Target pests listed on the Ambush insecticide label include:

• Cabbage Moth

• Cabbage White Butterfly

• Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar

• Cluster Caterpillar

• Citrus Leaf Miner

• Helicoverpa species

• Native Budworm

• Tobacco Budworm

• Light Brown Apple Moth

• Potato Moth

• Common Armyworm

• Northern Armyworm

• Southern Armyworm

• Sugarcane Armyworm

• Sugarcane Looper

• Green Looper

• Lucerne Leaf Roller

• WA Webworm

• Pink or Common Cutworm

• Cabbage Aphid – suppression only in specified uses

• Green Peach Aphid – suppression only in specified uses

Registered crops include brassicas, celery, field peas, green beans, green peas, lettuce, linseed, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, cereals, sugarcane, tobacco and selected ornamentals.

Ambush Insecticide Active Ingredient

Ambush contains:

• Active constituent: 500 g/L Permethrin

• Permethrin ratio: 40:60 cis:trans

• Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

• Insecticide group: Group 3A

• Pack size: 1L

Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Ambush is classified as a Group 3A insecticide for resistance management purposes.

Ambush Insecticide Mixing Ratio & Dosage

There is no single Ambush Insecticide mixing ratio for every application. The correct dosage depends on the crop, pest, application method and spray volume listed on the registered label.

Examples of Ambush 1L dosage rates include:

• Citrus Leaf Miner: 10 mL per 100 L water for dilute spraying

• Brassica crops: 100 mL in 600–1000 L water for Cabbage Moth and Cabbage White Butterfly

• Lettuce: 10–20 mL per 100 L water

• Potatoes: 150–200 mL/ha, depending on application method

• Sweet corn: 100–200 mL/ha for ground application

• Tomatoes: 100–200 mL/ha or 15–20 mL per 100 L for specified high-volume applications

• Wheat, oats and barley: 100–200 mL/ha for selected armyworms

• Ornamentals: 10–20 mL per 100 L for specified high-volume applications

Application rates vary substantially between crops, so the Ambush insecticide label should be followed for the specific crop and target pest.

How to Use Ambush Insecticide

Measure the required quantity of Ambush according to the crop and pest directions on the product label.

For mixing:

• Add the required amount of Ambush to water while the spray tank is under agitation.

• Continue agitation while spraying.

• Apply with correctly calibrated equipment.

• Aim for thorough and even crop coverage.

• Use the crop-specific water volume and application rate stated on the label.

Ambush mixes readily with both hard and soft water.

For citrus concentrate spraying, the label requires the concentrate rate to be calculated from the equivalent dilute spray volume rather than applying a universal concentration.

Ambush Insecticide Withholding Periods

Withholding periods depend on the treated crop.

Registered harvest withholding periods include:

• Celery: 1 day

• Cole crops: 2 days

• Field peas: 2 days

• Lettuce: 2 days

• Potatoes: 2 days

• Sweet corn: 2 days

• Tobacco: 2 days

• Tomatoes: 2 days

• Green beans: 3 days

• Green peas: 3 days

• Wheat, oats and barley: 3 days

• Linseed: 7 days

Always observe the withholding period relevant to the crop being treated.

Resistance Management

Ambush is a Group 3A insecticide. Repeated use of insecticides from the same mode-of-action group can increase resistance pressure in insect populations.

Where resistance management is required, rotate Ambush with suitable insecticides from different mode-of-action groups and follow relevant crop resistance management strategies.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contains 500 g/L permethrin

• Proven synthetic pyrethroid insecticide

• Group 3A mode of action

• Controls a broad range of crop insect pests

• Suitable for selected vegetables, cereals and horticultural crops

• Registered for selected citrus and ornamental applications

• Highly concentrated formulation

• Easy to measure and mix

• Mixes with hard or soft water

• Low odour when mixed

• Short withholding periods for many registered crops

• Suitable for ground, high-volume and selected aerial applications

• Available in a convenient 1L pack

AgNova also lists excellent crop safety, compatibility with selected insecticides and fungicides, cost-efficient pest control and short withholding periods among the product's key features.

Storage & Safety

Store Ambush in its closed original container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from prolonged direct sunlight.

The product is harmful if swallowed and may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid inhaling spray mist. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment should be worn when preparing and applying the product.

Ambush is also dangerous to bees and fish. Do not spray flowering plants while bees are foraging, and prevent product, spray mixtures and washings from entering waterways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active ingredient in Ambush Insecticide?
Ambush Insecticide contains 500 g/L permethrin, with a 40:60 cis:trans ratio. It is a Group 3A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide.

What is the Ambush Insecticide 1L mixing ratio?
The mixing ratio varies by crop and target pest. Label rates range from specific mL per 100 L water rates to mL per hectare rates. For example, citrus dilute spraying uses 10 mL/100 L, while some lettuce applications use 10–20 mL/100 L.

What is the Ambush Insecticide 1L dosage?
There is no universal dosage. Rates depend on the crop, pest and spray method. Examples include 100–200 mL/ha for selected sweet corn and tomato applications and 150–200 mL/ha for potatoes.

How do you mix AgNova Ambush Insecticide?
Add the required amount of Ambush to water while the spray tank is under agitation, then maintain agitation while spraying. Use the exact crop-specific rate listed on the Ambush label.

What crops can Ambush Insecticide be used on?
Registered uses include citrus, brassicas, celery, field peas, green beans, green peas, lettuce, linseed, potatoes, sweet corn, sugarcane, tobacco, tomatoes, wheat, oats, barley and selected ornamentals.

Where can I buy Ambush Insecticide 1L?
Ambush Insecticide 1L is available online from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies, with the current product price displayed directly on the product page.

Where can I find the AgNova Ambush Insecticide label?
The official Ambush EC Insecticide label is provided by AgNova Technologies and contains the complete Directions for Use, crop rates, withholding periods, resistance management, safety and environmental instructions.