Consultation on AGRI-MEK SC, containing abamectin, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2026-05

Health Canada is proposing registration for the sale and use of AGRI-MEK SC, containing the technical grade active ingredient abamectin, to control stem and bulb nematodes (Ditylenchus dipsaci) on garlic bulbs.

An evaluation of available scientific information found that, under the approved conditions of use, the health and environmental risks and the value of the pest control product is acceptable.

How to get involved

This consultation is open for comment from 28 April 2026 to 12 June 2026 (45 calendar days). Open the "Consultation Summary" to access the document.

If you would like to comment, see the Pesticides Regulatory Directorate's Publications Section page for contact information. Please be sure to include the title of the consultation document on which you are commenting.

Health Canada will consider any written comments received from the public that are directly related to this proposed decision, such as comments directed to the science evaluation, in response to PRD2026-05 up to 45 days from the date of publication of this document (by 12 June 2026) before making a final decision on the proposed registration for AGRI-MEK SC.

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this website. Once the decision for AGRI-MEK SC, containing abamectin is finalized, Health Canada will post a Registration Decision on the Pesticides and Pest Management Reports and Publications portion of Canada.ca.

If you have any questions, contact the Pesticides Information Service.

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