One Bite. All Mites.
Dual actives deliver fast knockdown and lasting control, even under leaves where sprays miss.
When pests hide, Barracuda finds them.
Built for tough greenhouse and nursery pests like mites and thrips, Barracuda delivers consistent control across life stages with fewer products and fewer steps. One product. All life stages. Reliable control.
Strike First with Barracuda®
Mite & Insect Control
Controls mites plus thrips, aphids, whiteflies, leafminers, and more.
Synergistic Modes of Action
Dual active ingredients work together for stronger, more reliable control.
Fast Knockdown & Long Residual
Delivers rapid visible control with residual performance that lasts.
Excellent Crop Safety
SC formulation is designed to be gentler on plants than EC formulations.
Why Growers Choose Barracuda.
Barracuda® combines bifenazate and abamectin in one convenient premix to deliver fast knockdown, long-lasting residual control, and broad-spectrum activity against mites, thrips, aphids, whiteflies, leafminers, and more. One bottle. Two proven modes of action. Fewer products to manage.
- Dual-active premix convenience
- Broad-spectrum pest control
- Simplified rotation planning
- Fewer products to stock and manage
Proven Insect Control
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Barracuda Quick Facts
| Active Ingredients | Bifenazate (43.2%), Abamectin (2.2%) |
| Mode of Action (MOA) | Group 20D + 6 |
| Re-Entry Interval (REI) | 12 hours |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, chemical-resistant gloves |
| Formulation | Suspension Concentrate (SC) |
| Activity | Contact + Translaminar; controls all mite species and life stages (eggs, nymphs, adults) |
| Application | Foliar spray (backpack, hand, ground sprayer only; no aerial/drone) |
| Rate per 100 gallons | 3-6 fl oz (see label for pest) |
| Rate per 1 gallon | 3/16 tsp to 3/8 tsp |
| Max Applications | 2 per crop per year |
| Packaging | 1 qt bottle (6 per case) |
| Labeled Use Sites | Greenhouses, shadehouses, nurseries, Christmas tree and conifer plantations, exterior and interior landscapes |
| Pests Controlled | Spider mites (all species), broad and cyclamen mites, rust/eriophyid mites, clover mite, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and leafminers |
Rotation Program
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| Pest | Type | Product 1 | Product 2 | Product 3 | Product 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Mite | — | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Akari® (21A) | TetraSan® (10B) | Sultan® (25) |
| Broad / Cyclamen Mite | — | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Akari® (21A) | Savate® (23) | Pylon® (13)Use hort oil outdoors |
| Rusts / Eriphyid Mite | — | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Akari® (21A) | Savate® (23) | Pylon® (13)Use hort oil outdoors |
| Thrips | — | Mainspring® (28) | Hachi-Hachi® SC (21A) | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Conserve® (5) |
| Whiteflies | Neonic | Marathon® (4A) | Talus® (16) | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Mainspring® (28) |
| Non-neonic | Mainspring® (28) | Talus® (16) | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Altus® (4D) | |
| Aphids | Neonic | Marathon® (4A) | Hachi-Hachi® SC (21A) | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Ventigra® (9D) |
| Non-neonic | Altus® (4D) | Hachi-Hachi® SC (21A) | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Ventigra® (9D) | |
| Leafminers | Neonic | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Mainspring® (28) | Safari® (4A) | Conserve® (5) |
| Non-neonic | Barracuda® (6+20D) | Mainspring® (28) | Citation® (17) | Conserve® (5) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Barracuda control the pests I'm dealing with?
Barracuda is designed for some of the most challenging greenhouse and nursery pests, including spider mites, broad mites, cyclamen mites, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and leafminers. Whether you’re treating an active infestation or protecting crop quality, Barracuda provides broad-spectrum activity in a single premix.
Why would I choose Barracuda over other mite products?
Barracuda combines bifenazate and abamectin in one convenient premix, giving growers two proven modes of action in a single application. The result is fast knockdown, extended residual control, and activity on more than just mites.
How long will Barracuda keep working after I spray?
Barracuda delivers rapid control of target pests and provides residual activity that continues protecting plants after application. In trials, Barracuda demonstrated 28+ day residual performance against key mite pests.
Can Barracuda help reduce the number of products I need to use?
Yes. Because Barracuda provides activity on mites as well as thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and leafminers, many growers can address multiple pest challenges with one product rather than managing separate applications.
How does Barracuda fit into my rotation program?
Barracuda is designed to be used as part of a season-long resistance management strategy. Its dual modes of action make it an effective rotational partner alongside products such as Akari®, Hachi-Hachi® SC, Talus®, and Mainspring® in ornamental production programs.
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Barracuda delivers fast knockdown, long-lasting residual control, and broad-spectrum activity against the pests that threaten crop quality. See how Barracuda can fit into your operation.
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