UNSPSC 10191510: Abamectin

Abamectin is a mixture of avermectins which are derived from the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. It contains avermectin B1A and avermectin B1B. These two components have very similar biological and toxicological properties. It is an effective insecticide and acaricide used to control a wide range of insect and mite pests of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants.

UNSPSC 10191510 Abamectin is a Commodity code used by state and local governments to procure mosquito control chemicals and related pest management products, though recent solicitations show that the code is being applied more broadly to capture general pesticide and herbicide procurement across a range of pest control applications — from mosquito control to facility-wide integrated pest management services. The issuing-body mix includes cities (Dallas, Ocala), counties (Brazoria, Volusia, Polk, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Hillsborough, Clay), state departments (Washington Department of Enterprise Services, State of Georgia), and educational institutions (Valencia College, Columbus State University, Parkway School District). Cities and counties dominate recent activity, with Dallas posting multiple solicitations and Florida counties (Volusia, Polk, Clay, Hillsborough) showing particular concentration. Work being solicited ranges from raw mosquito control chemicals (permethrin, malathion, naled, B.T.I. larvicides) sold in bulk quantities to comprehensive integrated mosquito management contracts, facility-wide pest control services covering multiple pest species, and specialized aerial larvicide application. The Washington Department of Enterprise Services solicitation (RFP 12225RFP, due August 20, 2026) establishes a statewide contract vehicle for liquid and dry herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, and ornamental products with four-year cumulative spending of approximately $7.77 million across state agencies, counties, and special districts. Brazoria County's ITB #26-50 (closed May 27, 2026) specified ten distinct mosquito control chemical products with estimated annual expenditures ranging from $18,262 to $245,995 depending on product and volume.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Southeast, with Texas (Dallas, Brazoria County), Florida (Volusia, Polk, Clay, Hillsborough, Valencia College, Pinellas County), and Georgia (DeKalb, Gwinnett, Columbus State University) generating the majority of posted opportunities. The City of Dallas has issued multiple separate solicitations under this code for mosquito control chemicals (Solicitation IFSCCSB2600029, due July 22, 2026, IFB/RFQ format) and broader herbicide-pesticide master agreements (Solicitation BL2600030435, due July 24, 2026, ID/IQ structure). Volusia County, Florida has posted at least two pest control services solicitations (ITB 26-B-81KO, due May 7, 2026; ITB 26-B-94KO, due July 2, 2026), each spanning 150–180 facilities. Pinellas County Public Works sought aerial larvicide application services (ITQ #26-0443-ITQ, due April 23, 2026, estimated annual value $400,000). Washington State's RFP features a virtual pre-bid conference on July 15, 2026 and a response deadline of August 20, 2026, with contract awards anticipated October 1, 2026 and potential reserved awards for Washington small businesses and certified veteran-owned businesses. Opportunities range from informal quotes and ITBs to multi-year RFPs with cooperative purchasing provisions; pricing structures vary from per-unit chemical purchases to fixed monthly service costs and per-acre aerial application rates.