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GROUP 1A INSECTICIDE

A contact insecticide for the control of certain pests of cereals, fruit, legumes, cotton, oil seed crops, tobacco, hops, vegetables, pastures, peanuts, ginger, duboisia, and other crops as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Restraint: DO NOT use in covered or protected siutations in glasshouses, greenhouses or plastic tunnels.

ADZUKI BEANS
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5 or 1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide/Larvicide
Use only where crops are monitored regularly. Use low rate when eggs are present and high rate when heavy egg lay occurs and/or when first to second instar larvae are present (up to 5 mm long).
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Use low rate on small larvae and light infestations and high rate on large larvae and heavy infestations.

Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.

BLUEBERRIES
Pest: Monolepta Beetle, Caterpillar Pest, Plague Thrip
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: -
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Treat for Caterpillar Pests when populations reach damaging levels. Treat for Plague Thrips when numerous on flowers but take precautions for bees.

BROADBEANS, FRENCH BEANS, NAVY BEANS, LONG BEANS
Pest: Beanfly
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply about 3 days after seedlings emerge and again 4 days later. Continue weekly applications until blossom. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.

Pest: Bean Thrip
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Spray to penetrate blossom. Use higher rate on heavier infestations.

Pest: Bean Pod Borer
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L

Pest: Corn Earworm, Native Budworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L

Pest: Loopers, Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L

WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear and repeat depending on infestation. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.
Note: Control of Green Vegetable Bug is important during and after flowering.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BROCCOLI, CABBAGES, CAULIFLOWER
Pest: Cabbage White Butterfly
State: Qld, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: -
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1 or 2 L

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L

Pest: Cabbage Centre Grub
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L

Pest: Cluster Caterpillar
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1 L

Pest: Loopers
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L

WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Treatment will probably be required each 5-7 days during the growing season. Ensure thorough spray penetration. Use higher rate on heavier infestations.

COTTON
Pest: Cotton Bollworm, Native Budworm
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): DO NOT graze or feed treated crops to animals
Critical comments: Wetting Agent: For optimum results, add a wetting agent to the spray at a rate of 20-30 mL/100 L when mixing with water.
Ovicide/Larvicide: Crops should be checked every 2-3 days for eggs and larvae.
Pre Squaring: Initiate sprays when significant numbers of eggs are present, ie 75 eggs/100 plants. Continue at 4-5 day intervals while egg numbers are above these levels and larval control is adequate. Add an effective larvicide at recommended rates if significant numbers of small larvae (20/100 plants) are present.
Squaring-Boll Maturity: Continue above schedule when 50 eggs or more/100 plant terminals are found. Add an effective larvicide at recommended rates if significant numbers of small larvae (10/100 plant terminals) are present. If large larvae survive, use the higher recommended rate or add other effective larvicides. Use higher rate at peak egg laying and when 1st-2nd instar larvae predominate. Good spray coverage is essential to obtain good ovicidal activity.
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.8 - 2.4 L
WHP (days): DO NOT graze or feed treated crops to animals
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply as an occasional treatment in a spray program based on alternative insecticides. DO NOT use more often than every 14 days during active growth stages of the crop or alternatively apply up to 3 treatments at a minimum of 3-day intervals between treatments after the boll load is set. DO NOT use during periods of plant stress.
Note: Use of this product may redden cotton foliage. If reddening is excessive, discontinue use of this product and use other insecticides. Avoid contact with spray residues. Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas for at least 24 hours.

Pest: Loopers
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): DO NOT graze or feed treated crops to animals
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.

COWPEAS
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5 or 1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide rate
Apply as detailed for Adzuki beans above.
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2.1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Larvicide rate
Apply as detailed for Adzuki beans above.

Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.

LINSEED
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply from early flowering and repeat depending on infestation. Larvae completely enclosed inside bolls may not be controlled. Use the higher rate for heavier infestation.

LUPINS
Pest: Native Budworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestations.
State: Vic, Tas only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestations.

MAIZE
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150-200 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H), 14 (G)
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply initial spray at early silking or when eggs are first observed on silks. Repeat at 2-3 day intervals during silking if infestation continues. Use sufficient spray volume to thoroughly cover young developing cobs.
NSW only: Control at tasselling stage may also be necessary. Application when 80% of the cobs are at early silking stage is very important.
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 1 L
WHP (days): 14 (H), 14 (G)
Critical comments: Ovicide
Use this rate only where crops are monitored for eggs and larvae. Apply only when egg laying occurs. As soon as any larvae are present use larvicidal rates as recommended above.

Pest: Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 14 (H), 14 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Note: As all Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, spraying at dusk is recommended.

MINT
Pest: Native Budworm
State: Tas, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestations.

MUNG BEANS
(seed production)
Pest: Native Budworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Refer to Application: Larvicidal for more details.
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide/Larvicide
Refer to Application: Ovicidal/Larvicidal instructions for more data.

Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.
Refer to Application: Larvicidal for more details.

Pest: Bean Pod Borer
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5–2.L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.
Refer to Application: Larvicidal for more details.

PASTURES
(native and improved)
(alone or with legumes)
Pest: Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 3 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear. Repeat depending on infestations.
Note: All Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, so spraying at dusk is recommended.

Pest: Common Armyworm
State: Vic, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 3 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear. Repeat depending on infestations.
Note: All Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, so spraying at dusk is recommended.

Pest: Southern Armyworm
State: Tas only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 3 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear. Repeat depending on infestations.
Note: All Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, so spraying at dusk is recommended.

Pest: Buffel Grass Seed Caterpillar
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.75 L
WHP (days): 3 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear (when webbing is just visible) and repeat if necessary. Ensure thorough spray penetration to obtain effective control of the pest.

PASTURES
(Legume Seed Crops)
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.), Lucerne Blue Butterfly
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Apply as infestations indicate during the flowering and pod setting period of crop development. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.

PEANUTS
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.

PEAS
(including field Peas, Chickpeas, Pigeon Pea)
Pest: Native Budworm, Corn Earworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, SA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H) Peas; 7 (H) Field Peas, Chickpeas, Pigeon Peas
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
State: Vic, Tas only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 1 (H) Peas; 7 (H) Field Peas, Chickpeas, Pigeon Peas
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.

Pest: Looper
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 1 (H) Peas; 7 (H) Field Peas, Chickpeas, Pigeon Peas
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.

Pest: Pea Thrip
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 1 L
WHP (days): 1 (H) Peas; 7 (H) Field Peas, Chickpeas, Pigeon Peas
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.

POPPIES
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Tas, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.

POTATOES
Pest: Potato Moth
State: All States
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.

Pest: Potato Looper
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation. Use higher rate on heavier infestation.

RAPESEED / CANOLA (seed)
Pest: Cabbage Moth
State: WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1 or 2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.

SESAME seed
Pest: Corn Earworm
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when significant populations are noted.
Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.

Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when significant populations are noted.
Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.

SORGHUM
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)
Critical comments: Crop checking should commence on head emergence from the boot and continue at weekly intervals until maturity.
Larvicide
Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more detail.
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)
Critical comments: Ovicide/Larvicide
Refer to Application: Ovicidal/Larvicidal instructions

Pest: Armyworm spp.
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)
Critical comments: Apply only when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.
Note: As all Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, spraying at dusk is recommended.

SOYBEAN
Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.

Pest: Loopers
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more detail.
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide/Larvicide
Refer to Application: Ovicidal/Larvicidal instructions.

STRAWBERRIES
Pest: Cluster Caterpillar, Loopers, Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 mL
Low vol/ha: -
WHP (days): 3 (H) fresh; 10 (H) frozen
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Note: To avoid the possibility of taint in strawberries to be frozen, DO NOT apply later than 10 days before harvest.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.), Light Brown Apple Moth
State: SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 or 200 mL
Low vol/ha: -
WHP (days): 3 (H) fresh; 10 (H) frozen
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Note: To avoid the possibility of taint in strawberries to be frozen, DO NOT apply later than 10 days before harvest.

SUNFLOWERS
Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Note: Spray must be applied before seed heads turn over, otherwise adequate spray penetration and insect control will not be achieved.
State: Qld only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.
Note: Spray must be applied before seed heads turn over, otherwise adequate spray penetration and insect control will not be achieved.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: NSW, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.
Note: Spray must be applied before the seed heads turn over, otherwise adequate penetration and insect control will not be achieved.
State: Qld only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.
Note: Spray must be applied before the seed heads turn over, otherwise adequate penetration and insect control will not be achieved.
State: SA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 2 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more details.
Note: Spray must be applied before the seed heads turn over, otherwise adequate penetration and insect control will not be achieved.
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide/Larvicide
Refer to Application: Ovicidal/Larvicidal instructions.

SWEETCORN
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: All States
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150- 200 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H); 3 (G)
Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply initial spray at early silking or when eggs are first observed on silks. Repeat at 2-3 day intervals during silking if infestation continues. Use sufficient spray volume to thoroughly cover young developing cobs. Refer to Application: Larvicidal instructions for more detail.
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 1 L
WHP (days): 1 (H); 3 (G)
Critical comments: Ovicide
Use this rate only where crops are monitored for eggs and larvae. Apply only when egg laying occurs. As soon as any larvae are present use larvicide rates as recommended above.
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 0.5-1 L
WHP (days): 1 (H); 3 (G)
Critical comments: Ovicide
Use this rate only where crops are monitored for eggs and larvae. Apply only when egg laying occurs. As soon as any larvae are present use larvicide rates as recommended above.

SWEET PEPPERS (Capsicums)
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 or 200 mL
Low vol/ha: -
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on pest infestation, although the spray interval should not exceed 7 days. Increase spray volume as plants increase in size. Use higher rate on heavier infestations.

TOBACCO
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.), Cluster Caterpillar, Tobacco Looper, Tobacco Leaf Miner
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: –
WHP (days): 3 (H)

Pest: Tobacco Thrips, Leafhopper, Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: –
WHP (days): 3 (H)

Critical comments: Apply when pests first occur. Repeat depending on infestation. The following is a guide to spray volume.
Plant Age Litres spray/ha
1-3 weeks 250
4 weeks 300
5 weeks 450
6 weeks 550
After 6 900-1,100
weeks as required

Pest: Tobacco Stem Borer
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 100 mL
Low vol/ha: –
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply 10 days post seedling emergence and repeat every 6 days (7 day intervals for NSW only) until  transplanting.

Pest: Cutworms, True and False Wireworms
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 or 200 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at dusk or late afternoon, using 1 knapsack/ 30m length of bed. For field plants ensure base of stem is well covered with spray. Use low rate for cutworms and high rate for wireworms.

Pest: Grasshoppers
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply to fully grown plant when pests first appear. Repeat depending on infestation.

Pest: Seed Harvesting Ants (seed bed only)
State: Qld, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 200 mL
Low vol/ha: -
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply by pouring directly down the ant hole, in seed beds only.

Pest: Stubby Root Nematode
State: Vic, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 20 L
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Spray on to soil and incorporate to a depth of 10 cm just prior to transplanting.

Pest: Common Brown Leaf Hopper (vector for Tobacco Yellow Dwarf Virus)
State: Vic, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 45 mL then 450 mL
Low vol/ha: –
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply low rate in transplant water, then 6 weeks later apply high rate as an overall spray.

TOMATOES
Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: All States
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 50 or 100 mL
Low vol/ha: 0.5 or 1 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Ovicide (H. armigera only)
Apply the low rate when egg numbers indicate potential damage. Use the high rate at peak egg lay and when eggs are mainly in flowers and fruit.
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 200 mL
Low vol/ha: 2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 or 200 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)

Pest: Tobacco Leaf Miner, Potato Moth
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 or 200 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 or 2 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)

Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Qld, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: 150 mL
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)

Pest: Loopers
State: Qld, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: –
Low vol/ha: 1.5 L
WHP (days): 1 (H)

Critical comments: Larvicide
Apply when pests first appear. Repeat depending on pest infestation, although the spray interval should not exceed 7 days. Increase spray volume as plants increase in size. Use higher rate on heavier infestations.
Low Volume
When applying by ground use a fine spray (preferably generated by cone nozzles). Use 250 L/ha spray mixture or higher without producing runoff. When applying by air use a minimum of 10 L spray mixture per hectare with a droplet size of 150 microns or less.
High Volume
When applying by high volume use 250 L/ha spray mixture at the start of flowering. Increasing to 1,000 L/ha for mature plants.

WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS
Pest: Armyworms
State: All States
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1 or 1.5 L
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)
State: Qld only
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.0 L (aerial spray only)
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: All States
Rate:
High vol/100 L: -
Low vol/ha: 1.5-2 L
WHP (days): 14 (H); 14 (G)

Critical comments: Apply when pests appear. Repeat depending on pest infestation. Use the low rate against larvae up to 20 mm long and the high rate against larger larvae.
Note: All Armyworms, except the Dayfeeding Armyworm, feed mainly during the evening, so spraying at dusk is recommended.

RATE: In the following table, all rates are given for dilute spraying. For ”concentrate spraying“, refer to the Application Section.

CRITICAL COMMENTS: For all uses in this table: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Refer to the section “Dilute Spraying” and Concentrate Spraying in the General Instructions. Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.

APPLES
Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate /100L water: 150 or 200 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at calyx stage and repeat each 14 days, or as required by pest pressure. Use only low rate in NSW & ACT, but in other States use high rate if infestation is heavy.
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply on a 14 day schedule for late season control of light infestations only. Moderate to heavy infestations of Codling Moth will not be controlled.

Pest: Codling Moth
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, WA only
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply on a 14 day schedule for late season control of light infestations only. Moderate to heavy infestations of Codling Moth will not be controlled.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Tas, WA only
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when number of larvae on shoots suggest economic damage is imminent.

Pest: Plague Thrip, Dimple Bug
State: Qld, WA only
Rate /100L water: 200 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests appear and repeat when necessary. Apply as a high volume spray ensuring adequate spray penetration to obtain effective control of the pests.
Bees: Only apply when bees are not foraging.

CITRUS
Pest: Larger Horned Citrus Bug, Bronze Orange Bug
State: Qld, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate /100L water: 25 mL
WHP (days): 2 (H)
Critical comments: Apply as populations indicate and before bugs reach adult winged stage.

Pest: Budworms
State: Qld, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate /100L water: 200 mL
WHP (days): 2 (H)
Critical comments: Spray only if heavy infestations occur on young foliage and fruit.

Pest: Large Citrus Butterfly, Small Citrus Butterfly
State: Qld, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate /100L water: 200 mL
WHP (days): 2 (H)
Critical comments: Apply to cover unhardened leaves from recent flushes when infestations are noted in young trees only.

GRAPEVINES
Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
State: All States
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply during early shoot growth/flowering if pests are a problem and again just before bunches close, if required. Control at later stages of bunching is difficult.

Pest: Vine Moth
State: All States
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when populations indicate a need.

PEACHES, NECTARINES
Pest: Green Peach Aphid
State: All States
Rate /100L water: 100 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.
Note: DO NOT apply to early peach varieties such as Watts.

Pest: Heliothis (Helicoverpa spp.)
State: Tas, WA only
Rate /100L water: 150 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when infestation reaches an economically damaging level and repeat if necessary.
Note: DO NOT apply to early peach varieties such as Watts.

PEARS
Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
State: Vic, WA only
Rate /100L water: 150-200 mL
WHP (days): 2 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at calyx stage from late November onwards and repeat at 14 days intervals or as required depending on infestation.

STONEFRUIT
Pest: Thrips
State: Qld, WA only
Rate /100L water: 200 mL
WHP (days): 1 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at petal Apply as a high volume spray ensuring adequate spray penetration to obtain effective control of the pest.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN THE HOME GARDEN.

IN TASMANIA, THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE APPLIED BY AIRCRAFT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC APPROVAL OF THE REGISTRAR OF PESTICIDES.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS
HARVEST (H)
Apples, Beans, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Nectarines, Peaches, Peas, Stone Fruit, Sweetcorn, Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
Citrus, Pears: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 2 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Strawberries (fresh), Tobacco: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Blueberries: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 5 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
ADZUKI BEANS, CHICKPEAS, COWPEAS, FIELD PEAS, GRAPES, GUAR, LINSEED, LUPINS, MUNG BEANS, PIGEON PEAS, RAPESEED, SOYBEANS, SUNFLOWERS: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Strawberries (frozen): DO NOT HARVEST FOR 10 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Barley, Hops, Maize, Mint, Oats, Peanuts, Poppies, Sesame Seed, Sorghum, Wheat: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
GRAZING (G)
Lucerne,Sweetcorn, Pastures: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Barley, Oats, Sorghum, Wheat: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Cotton, Hops: DO NOT GRAZE OR FEED TREATED CROPS TO ANIMALS.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MIXING
Electra 225 may be applied without dilution if using appropriate ULV application equipment (See Aircraft Application). If dilution is required fill spray tank 1/4 - 1/2 full of water and add Electra 225 directly to spray tank and continue filling with water. Mix thoroughly using mechanical or hydraulic means.
DO NOT use air agitation. Continue agitation for several minutes prior to spraying, agitation is required to fully mix the chemical.

USE OF WETTING AGENT
If diluting Electra 225 with water, add Wetspray 600 at 20 mL per 100 L of spray solution.

APPLICATION
Larvicidal: Apply at the recommended rates when insects first appear and repeat as needed. Apply the lower rates on small caterpillars and light infestations of insects. Use the higher rate on large caterpillars and heavier infestations of insects. Best control is obtained when spray schedules are initiated on young insects.
Ovicidal/Larvicidal: Use these rates where crops are regularly monitored for eggs and larvae. Use the lower rate when threshold egg levels are reached and the higher rate at peak egg laying and if 1st-2nd instar larvae are present (up to 0.5 cm long). If larvae greater than 0.5 cm are present, use larvicide rates as recommended.
Ground Application: Apply as a medium to fine spray using cone nozzles. DO NOT apply as a fog or mist. For effective insect control, proper timing and coverage are essential.
Special Mixing and Application Instructions for Tree Crops and Vines:
Dilute Spraying
- Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed.
- Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.
- The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice.
- Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off.
- The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.
Concentrate Spraying
- Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed.
- Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume.
- Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (see Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate.
- The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way.
Example only
1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha
2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha
3. The concentration factor in this example is :
3 X (i.e. 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3)
4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is 30 mL/100 L of concentrate spray.
- The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.
- For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.
Aircraft Application: Apply using aircraft correctly fitted with approved equipment, accurately calibrated. To reduce drift and to optimise spray deposition avoid application in calm conditions, and aim for application in light to moderate cross winds.
ULV: ELECTRA 225 may be applied undiluted at the recommended rate, but results will generally be better if the product is diluted with water to give a total volume of 3 L/ha. Droplet size (VMD) should be in the range 80-100 microns.
Low Volume: Electra 225 may be applied in water at volumes of 20-30 L/ha using low volume equipment. Droplet size (VMD) should be in the range 100-200 micron.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
For insecticide resistance management ELECTRA® 225 Insecticide is a Group 1A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to ELECTRA 225 and other Group 1A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if ELECTRA 225 or other Group 1A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of ELECTRA 225 on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced.
Since the occurrence of resistant insects is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of ELECTRA 225 to control resistant insects. ELECTRA 225 may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Adama representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

COMPATIBILITY
Electra 225 is compatible with most of the commonly used insecticides and fungicides. DO NOT mix with pesticides having alkaline reaction.

PRECAUTION
Keep unprotected persons out of operational area during treatment and while there is a danger of spray drift. Avoid contact with spray residues. Keep unprotected persons out of treated area for at least 24 hours.
Re-entry Period: Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray deposits have dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and elbow-length PVC gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.