Abamectin is a widely used insecticide and antihelmintic. Abamectin is used to reduce insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. Abamectin is also used as a veterinary antihelmintic. Resistance to abamectin-based antihelmintics, although a growing problem, is not as common as to other classes of veterinary antihelmintics.The benzoate salt emamectin benzoate is also used as an insecticide.