Strike-Out 500 EC
- Manufacturer
- ADAMA
- Category
- Insecticides
- Registered until
- 2025-06-29
- Registration number
- 45486
- Active materials
- chlorpyrifos500 g/l
For the control of certain insect pests of fruit, vegetables, field crops and pasture and other situations and for the post-construction management of subterranean termites in accord with AS3660.2 and other insect pests as specified in the Directions for Use Table.
THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS FOR USE BY HOUSEHOLDERS. HOUSEHOLDERS MUST NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN OR AROUND THE HOME.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AS A TERMITICIDE:
MANAGEMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES (All States, except Tasmania)
Restraints:
DO NOT apply to soils if excessively wet, immediately after heavy rain or if heavy rains are expected within 48 hours to avoid
run-off of chemical.
DO NOT use at less than indicated label rates.
DO NOT use in cavity walls, except for direct treatment of nest.
DO NOT use on alkaline soils in SA (use on neutral or acidic soils only) or on dolomite-based sub-slab bedding material.
RATES OF APPLICATION IMPORTANT: STRIKE-OUT 500 EC should be used as part of an overall termite management program as detailed in Australian Standard Series AS 3660. A great deal of care is required to understand construction details of the building and to apply the product in a manner which ensures a complete chemical soil barrier. Where necessary, the barrier may need to be re-applied under the building. Application equipment must be fitted with a flow meter and pressure regulator on the application device. The purpose of a chemical soil barrier is to impede and discourage concealed termite entry into a structure. Barriers may still be bridged by termites, but their entry can then be more easily detected during routine inspections. If a barrier is not complete or breached, then concealed termite entry may occur. It is often not possible to form a complete barrier around existing structures in which case other termite management options and/or more frequent inspections will also need to be considered.
Situation: Installing a chemical soil barrier around and under buildings.
Rate: Horizontal Barriers: 100 mL/m2
Vertical Barriers: 2 L/m3
Critical comments: Horizontal Barriers: Use 100 mL of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per 5 L of water and apply the mixture (emulsion) at a rate of 5 L/m2.
Vertical Barriers: Use 2 L of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per 100 L of water and apply the mixture at a rate of 100 L/m3.
See APPLICATION VOLUME section in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for further information.
200 mL/10 L is equivalent to a 1% active ingredient emulsion.
See Service requirement in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for expected barrier life.
Situation: Installing a chemical soil barrier around and under buildings north of the Tropic of Capricorn or where Mastotermes
darwiniensis is a concern.
Rate: Horizontal Barriers: 200 mL/m2
Vertical Barriers: 4 L/m3
Critical comments: This is an optional high rate for use north of the Tropic of Capricorn, or where M. darwiniensis is a concern.
Horizontal Barriers: Use 200 mL of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per 5 L of water and apply the mixture (emulsion) at a rate of 5 L/m2.
Vertical Barriers: Use 4 L of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per 100 L of water and apply the mixture at a rate of 100 L/m3.
See APPLICATION VOLUME section in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for further information.
4 L/100 L is equivalent to a 2% active ingredient emulsion.
See Service requirement in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for expected barrier life.
Situation: Installing a chemical soil barrier around new and existing poles, eg. transmission and building poles, fence posts and palings.
Rate:200 mL/10 L of water or creosote
Critical comments: Trench (preferred) or rod and puddle-treat backfill, ensuring a complete and continuous treated soil barrier is provided around the pole or post, to a minimum depth of 300 mm and minimum width of 150 mm. Use 100 L of emulsion per m3 of soil. In addition, infested poles may be drilled near ground level and the cavity flooded with the emulsion. This allows seepage to form a treated soil barrier.
Note: A 50 mm gap between fence palings and soil will reduce termite attack and fungal decay. Only soil in contact with palings should be treated.
• Replenishment is recommended within 2 years north of the Tropic of Capricorn and 5 years in other areas.
• If the barrier is disturbed, or rain falls immediately after application, retreat to restore continuity and completeness of the barrier. Refer to Australian Standard Series AS 3660
Situation: Treatment of termite nest or colony.
Rate: 100 mL/10 L of water
Critical comments: Once the nest or colony has been located it should be broken open and flooded with emulsion. This includes nests located in trees. When treating trees, the addition of a wetting agent is suggested.
Refer to Australian Standard Series AS 3660.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Hand Spraying
For hand spraying use a rose head shrouded nozzle, operating at 170 kPa, with a flow meter and pressure regulator fitted to the hand-piece.
Treatment Beneath Concrete Slabs or Sealed Areas
Where it is not possible or practical to remove the slab to allow direct application to the soil, use a sub-slab injector fitted with multidirectional tip (eg. a B&G or similar system) with a 5 degree upward angle (eg. 3 way or 4 way) operated at 170 kPa. Ensure a strong seal with the top of the drill hole to avoid leakage. For the best distribution, the injector needs to be held vertically, at right angles to the slab, and rotated during the application through 90 degrees (if using a 4 way dispersion tip), or through 120 degrees (for a 3 way dispersion tip).
Injection into Soil
Where it is not possible or practicable to trench the soil; use a soil rod with a 3 or 4 way multi-directional tip (B&G, or similar) operated at 170 kPa. The 4 way tip needs to be rotated during the application through 90 degrees and the 3 way tip through 120 degrees.
APPLICATION VOLUME
To compensate for impervious soils such as heavy clay where application of 5 L/m2 would cause run-off, it may be necessary to apply a volume of emulsion less than 5 L/m2. When reducing the total volume of emulsion used, increase the concentration accordingly to match the label rate by mixing the required amount of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per m2 in a lesser volume of water.
DO NOT use emulsion volumes less than 2 L for every square metre to be treated.
Note: Use of emulsion volumes other than the recommended 5 L/m2 is only permitted when installing barriers in exposed soil. It is not permitted when injecting through the slab or into sealed areas.
Existing Structures
a) Strategic Drilling Through Slab or Sealed Areas
For treatment of slabs when termites are entering the building through the slab, where reticulation systems do not exist, slab drilling and injection will be required. In most cases, unless there is a known severe termite hazard, grid drilling of the slab is not required. Any such need is to be determined by a licensed Pest Manager. Treatment needs to be made around the inside of all exterior walls to complete a termite barrier, along both sides of interior wall partitions, around plumbing/electrical or piping entry points and along major cracks or expansion joints. When treating along major cracks or expansion joints it is recommended that holes are drilled alternately on either side of the crack at the recommended drill hole spacings. For a sand base or sandy soil, apply through a row of holes drilled no more than 300 mm apart and 100-200 mm out from the wall, crack or pipe. For a clay base, apply through a row of holes drilled 150 mm apart and 100 mm from the wall, crack or pipe. Apply 10 L of emulsion per linear metre and ensure the holes are securely plugged after treatment.
b) External Barriers
An external barrier should be installed around the perimeter of the building and should circumference all pipes and service facilities. External barriers should be created by using either a vertical or horizontal barrier, as determined by the building construction type and adjoining ground level. An external barrier is an essential part of the treatment when relying on a chemical soil barrier to provide the full termite management system as per AS 3660.
An external horizontal barrier is only required when prevention of concealed vertical access by termites is necessary at the perimeter. (eg. when ground level is equal to the top of a slab, where the slab is also a barrier to concealed termite movement into the building). A vertical barrier is required when prevention of concealed horizontal access is necessary (eg. where ground level is higher than building material vulnerable to concealed horizontal entry by termites).
i) Horizontal Barrier: Use a rose head shower nozzle operated at 170 kPa to apply the required rate of 1.5L of the correctly diluted STRIKE-OUT 500 EC per lineal metre (150 mm wide) to soil loosened to a depth of approximately 80 mm (see APPLICATION VOLUME Section).
ii) Vertical Barrier: The vertical barrier should be at least 150mm wide and should reach down to 50mm below the top of the
footings. To achieve this, trench to the top of the footings, and where this is not possible, a combination of trenching (preferably at least 300 mm deep) and rodding into the base of the trench may be necessary.
Apply STRIKE-OUT 500 EC emulsion at 100 L per cubic metre of backfill soil, this equates to 1.5 L of emulsion/linear metre of a
trench 150 mm wide and 100 mm deep. Where the required vertical barrier is deeper than 100 mm, ensure the same rate of application for the extra volume of soil. Use a rose head shower nozzle operated at 170 kPa to flood the base of the open trench and also to treat the backfill soil as it is replaced into the trench to ensure even distribution.
Where rodding is necessary, rod before the trench is treated using the spacings in the following table.
Rod Spacings
Heavy: 150 mm
Clay Loams: 200 mm
Loams Sands: 300 mm
Insert the rod to the foundation foot as close as possible to the house wall ensuring the chemical is applied during insertion and withdrawal.
(See APPLICATION EQUIPMENT section, Injection into Soil).
c) Suspended Floors
Install horizontal and vertical barriers as specified in Australian Standard Series AS 3660 to adjoin all substructure walls, stumps, piers, pipes and wastes using the techniques described for external barriers around concrete slabs. (See Existing Structures Section.)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – Termite Management
Termite Management
To minimise the risk of termite infestation, the subfloor area of buildings should be kept free of stored or waste timber and all other building materials that attract termites.
Appropriate action should also be taken to eliminate any undue dampness caused by leaking water or sewerage pipes, or inadequate drainage.
Subterranean termites need a constant source of moisture to survive.
Provision of adequate ventilation in the subfloor area also helps to eliminate undue dampness.
Pest managers using this product for termite management should advise the home owner that disturbing the treated soil barrier with subsequent construction of additions or alterations, paths, steps, landscaping etc., may render the termite management system in place ineffective unless further management options are considered.
Colonies not in contact with the ground Occasionally subterranean termites establish a colony in a building without having contact with the soil because they have access to a continuous supply of moisture (eg. from a faulty plumbing fixture or leaking roof).
Such colonies are not affected by chemical soil barriers and should be treated as recommended for established colonies, as per Australian Standard Series AS 3660. STRIKE-OUT 500 EC may be applied directly to the termite colony in such situations.
Service Requirement
Regular, competent inspections by a licensed Pest Manager are recommended as part of an overall termite management program to determine the prevailing termite pressure and environmental conditions and consequent requirement for further termite management options.
Inspections should be performed at least on an annual basis, but more frequent inspections are strongly recommended.
At the 1% application rate, STRIKE-OUT 500 EC can provide an effective chemical soil barrier in subfloor regions for 4 years or more north of the Tropic of Capricorn, and 10 years or more south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
At the 1% application rate, STRIKE-OUT 500 EC can provide an effective chemical soil barrier in exposed situations for 2 years or more north of the Tropic of Capricorn, and up to 5 years or more south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
At the 2% application rate north of the Tropic of Capricorn, STRIKE-OUT 500 EC can provide an effective chemical soil barrier in subfloor regions for 6 years or more and in exposed situations for up to 3 years or more.
The actual period of efficacy will depend on factors such as termite hazard, climatic conditions, soil types and soil disturbance and gardening/landscaping practices.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – For use as a Termiticide
MIXING
Half fill the spray tank with water (or creosote where applicable) and add the required amount of STRIKE-OUT 500 EC, then add the remaining water (or creosote) with an agitator running. If using a knapsack sprayer gently shake before using. Only mix sufficient chemical for each specific application.
CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
After using STRIKE-OUT 500 EC, empty the spray equipment completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, and drain. To wash the system, quarter fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses and nozzles (for knapsack sprayers spray to waste through the nozzle). Drain and repeat the washing procedure twice. Dispose of rinsate/rinse water in accordance with Storage and Disposal Instructions below.
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT apply inside buildings except as a crack and crevice treatment.
DO NOT apply to surface areas such as interior floors and walls.
RE-ENTRY TO TREATED AREAS
DO NOT permit re-occupation of any premises until treated areas are completely dry (normally 3-4 hours) and adequately ventilated.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE – FOR USE AS AN INSECTICIDE
RATE: This table shows rates for dilute spraying. For concentrate spraying, refer to the Mixing/Application section.
CRITICAL COMMENTS: For all uses in this table: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same total amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
APPLES, PEARS
Pest: San Jose Scale
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Dormant Period: Add 2% Winter Oil. Apply as late as possible ensuring thorough spray coverage.
Growing Period: Apply to coincide with crawler activity (mid November and later). Ensure thorough coverage of all branches, foliage and fruit.
Pest: Woolly Aphid
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when aphid build-up is first noticed ensuring spray coverage is thorough.
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply to areas of crop infested with grasshoppers. Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance, when grasshoppers are invading the crop.
AVOCADO
Pest: Avocado Leafroller, Ivy Leafroller
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 1 or 2 L/ha OR 50 or 100 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Use this rate in tank mix with 1 L/ha (500 mL/100 L of water) of dichlorvos (500 g/L). For the low volume spray equipment use L/ha rate. Apply at first sign of pest activity before larvae move to fruit. Use high rate when populations are high.
Pest: Ivy Leafroller
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 1 or 2 L/ha OR 50 or 100 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at first sign of pest activity before larvae move to fruit. Use high rate when populations are high.
Pest: Hairy Caterpillars, Latania Scale, Light Brown Apple Moth, Redshouldered Leaf Beetle
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 1 or 2 L/ha OR 50 or 100 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 7 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when populations indicate treatment is required. Spot spray affected trees only.
Repeat as necessary. Use high rate when populations are high.
CITRUS
Pest: California Red Scale
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water alone or 50 mL + 1 L miscible summer spraying oil/100 L water
State: Qld only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water alone or 100 mL + 1 L miscible summer spraying oil/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Application period November-March. Two sprays may be required for control under heavy infestations.
DO NOT use in integrated pest control programs.
CITRUS, POME FRUIT
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Spray areas infested with grasshoppers. Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance as crops are invaded.
GRAPEVINES
Pest: Grape Vine Scale
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water or 50 mL + 1 L winter oil/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply as a dormant spray following pruning (July).
Pest: Grape Vine Moth
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
State: All States
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply initial spray just after berry set (early October). Repeat application as required.
KIWIFRUIT
(trellised)
Pest: Common Armyworm, Light Brown Apple Moth, Southern Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1 L/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at green tip at least 10 days after dormant lime sulphur application and pre-blossom.
Do not apply post blossom.
MANGO
Pest: Common Mango Scale
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 21 days
Critical comments: Apply to coincide with crawler activity. Ensure thorough coverage of all branches, foliage and fruit.
STONEFRUIT
Pest: European Earwig
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Spray application: Apply in a minimum of 2000 L/ha in Spring. If lower volume used, increase concentration to apply 2 L of product/ha.
Rate: 2 L/ha OR 200 mL + 250 mL sunflower oil/5 kg cracked wheat or cracked sorghum
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Bait application: Apply 5 kg of bait/ha in spring by fertiliser spreader. See General Instructions on preparation of cracked wheat or cracked sorghum bait.
Pest: San Jose Scale
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water (2% miscible winter oil may be added to the dormant spray)
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Dormant period: Apply as late as possible ensuring thorough coverage of all branches.
Seasonal period: Apply to coincide with crawler activity in mid-late November and later if necessary. Ensure thorough coverage of all branches, foliage and fruit.
Note: Some fruit marking may occur if high volume spraying is carried out under hot, dry conditions.
TOMATOES
(trellised)
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 3 days
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with grasshoppers. Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance, when
grasshoppers are invading the crop.
Pest: Wireworm, False wireworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 5 L/ha sprayed
WHP (days): -
Critical comments: Apply as a band at least 10 cm wide into the open furrow at planting. Spray the entire furrow width using a nozzle directly behind the planting tine.
Use a minimum spray volume of 20 L/ha.
See General Instructions on soil application.
Pest: African Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 2 L/ha (Boom spray) or 300 mL/100 L water (Drench)
WHP (days): -
Critical comments: Boom spray: Apply in 500-1000 L of water/ha at or soon after planting as a 10-15 cm band spray.
Drench: Apply 100 mL of diluted spray to base of each plant. Treat as soon as first sign of infestation is noticed.
Note: If attack is prolonged, follow-up boom spray or drench treatment may be necessary.
Pest: Tomato Grubs
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, WA only
Pest: Native Budworm
State: Tas only
Rate: 1.5 or 2 L/ha OR 150 or 200 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 3 days
Critical comments: Spray on 7 to 10 day schedule commencing at flowering. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure.
Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 2 L/ha (Boom spray) or 300 mL/100 L water (Drench)
WHP (days): -
Critical comments: Spray at first sign of bug activity. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure.
Pest: Green Peach Aphid
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1 L/ha OR 100 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 3 days
Critical comments: Spray when aphids are seen. Large plants: Use 1000 L/ha.
BANANAS
Pest: Banana Scab Moth
State: Qld only
Rate: 1-2 L/ha use a minimum of 10 L/ha of water OR 200 mL/100 L water use a minimum of 500 L/ha water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply from the first appearance of flower bell and repeat as populations indicate until fingers are exposed.
Use high rate with onset of wet weather and/or heavy insect pressure.
Note: Burning of young fruit may occur under poor drying conditions.
Pest: Banana Weevil Borer
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 1 or 1.8 L in 100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Sub Tropical Areas: Use high rate for annual control of borers.
Tropical areas: Use high rate in Sept-Nov for initial spray and follow with low rate in February-April should insect numbers warrant a second application. After trash removal, apply 500-700 mL of spray mixture to lower 30 cm of the butt and surrounding soil within a 30 cm radius. Ensure thorough coverage of butt and suckers.
Pest: Caterpillars
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply from first appearance of flower bells and repeat as required until fingers are exposed. Ground application only. DO NOT apply by air.
CARROTS
Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 500 or 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when moths are first detected. Repeat at high rate if reinfested.
CASSAVA
Pest: Cutworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 700 mL
WHP (days): 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply to seedlings and soil at base of seedlings, when Cutworm activity is observed.
BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER
Pest: Cabbage Moth, Cabbage White Butterfly, Cabbage Aphid, Cluster Caterpillar, Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1.5 or 2 L/ha
WHP (days): 5 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray at 10-14 days intervals using the high rate under heavy pest pressure. Use 1000 L/ha of water on larger plants. For improved coverage add a non-ionic wetting agent as recommended.
Pest: Corn Earworm, Native Budworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 150 mL/100 L water or 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 5 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Use 1000 L/ha of water on larger plants.
Pest: Corn Earworm
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 1.5-2.0 L/ha or 150 or 200 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear at 10 to 14 day intervals. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure. Use 1000 L/ha of water on larger plants.
Pest: Native Budworm
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1.5 or 2.0 L/ha or 150 or 200 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at 10 day intervals commencing when pests first appear. Use high rate and at 7 day intervals under heavy pest pressure.
Large plants: Use 1000 L/ha.
Pest: Wingless Grasshoppers
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha or 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with grasshoppers.
Also apply as a barrier across line of advance, when grasshoppers are invading the crop.
Pest: Blue Oat Mite, Redlegged Earth Mite
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 140 or 300 mL/ha
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Use high rate for severe infestation. Headlands and vegetation surrounding the crop may also need to be
sprayed.
CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER
Pest: African Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 2 L/ha (Boom spray) or 300 mL/ 100 L water (Drench)
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Boom spray: Apply in 500-1000 L of water/ha at or soon after planting as a 10-15 cm band spray.
Drench: Apply 100 mL of diluted spray to base of each plant. Treat as soon as the first signs of infestation are observed.
Note: If attack prolonged follow up boom spray or drench treatment may be necessary.
CUCURBITS
Pest: White Flies
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 5 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pest is first detected. If required repeat applications every 10 to 14 days.
GINGER
Pest: Cutworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 700-900 mL/ha
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Apply when pest population is evident from damage to the primary shoot at or below ground, or to the first leaf during growth.
KIWIFRUIT
Pest: Common Armyworm, Southern Armyworm, Light Brown Apple Moth
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1 L/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 14 days
Critical comments: Apply at green tip at least 10 days after dormant lime sulphur application and pre-blossom.
Do not apply post-blossom.
PINEAPPLES
Pest: White Grubs
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 5 L/ha
Critical comments: Use as a pre-plant application. Spray freshly cultivated soil surface and rotary hoe ground to a depth of 10-20 cm to incorporate the chemical.
Pest: Ants, Pineapple Mealy Bug
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 50 or 100 mL/100 L water
Critical comments: Use in a minimum of 3000 L/ha of water. Apply when first seen and repeat in 90 day intervals or when required.
The high rate should be used when heavy pest pressure exists.
POTATOES
Pest: African Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 3 or 6 L/ha
Critical comments: Apply the spray to the soil immediately prior to planting, ensuring thorough immediate incorporation to a depth of 15 cm. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure.
Rate: 900 mL/ha
Critical comments: Apply as a second spray as bands on either side of plants at final hilling-up. Ensure good incorporation of
the spray immediately into the soil in the hill.
Pest: White Fringed Weevil
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, WA only
Rate: 6 L/ha
Critical comments: Apply pre-plant and incorporate into the soil immediately after application.
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 1 L/ha
Critical comments: Apply at hilling-up or 7 weeks after planting as a follow up to pre-plant incorporation
Pest: Wireworm
State: Vic, WA only
Rate: 6 L/ha
Critical comments: Apply as a band spray to the soil surface incorporating immediately. Use before planting in areas where Wireworms are a known problem.
SILVERBEET
Pest: Blue Oat Mite, Redlegged Earth Mite
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 140 or 300 mL/ha
Critical comments: Use high rate for severe infestations. Headlands and vegetation surrounding the crop may also need to be treated.
STRAWBERRIES
Pest: Field Crickets, Mole Crickets
State: Qld only
Rate: 100 mL/10 kg bran bait/ha
Critical comments: Apply in recently ratooned strawberry patches or newly planted runners when damage or pest populations indicate. Broadcast, preferably in the late afternoon, to base of plants and inter-row space. See General Instructions on preparation of bran baits.
TOMATOES
Pest: Green Peach Aphid
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1 L/ha or 100 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply as aphid build-up is first noticed. Use 1000 L/ha of water on larger plants.
Pest: Green Vegetable Bug
State: Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 1.5 or 2 L/ha or 150 or 200 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply at first sign of bug activity. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure.
Pest: Native Budworm
State: Tas only
Rate: 1.5 or 2 L/ha or 150 or 200 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply from flowering on a 7-10 day schedule. Use the high rate under heavy insect pressure.
Pest: Tomato Grub
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, WA only
Rate: 1.5 or 2 L/ha or 150 or 200 mL/ 100 L water
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Apply from flowering on a 7-10 day schedule. Use the high rate under heavy insect pressure.
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha OR 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with grasshoppers. Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance, when grasshoppers are invading the crop.
Pest: False Wireworm, Wireworm
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 5 L/ha
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Larvae: Apply to the planting region at or prior to planting when wireworm numbers become significant.
Adults: Apply as populations and damage indicate once seedlings are established.
Pest: African Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 2 L/ha (Boom spray) or 300 mL/100 L water (Drench)
WHP (days): 3 (H)
Critical comments: Boom spray: Apply in 500-1000 L of water/ha at or soon after planting as a 10-15 cm band spray.
Drench: Apply 100 mL of diluted spray to base of each plant. Treat as soon as first sign of infestation is noticed.
Note: If attack is prolonged follow up boom spray or drench treatment may be necessary.
VEGETABLES*
Pest: Cutworm in young plants
State: All States
Rate: 700 mL/ha OR 70 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): Cucurbits Cole Crops 5 (H); Tomatoes 3 (H); Asparagus, Celery 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Increase concentration to compensate if application is below 1000 L/ha. Spray should cover soil out to at least 20 cm on both sides of row crop.
Pest: Field Crickets, Mole Crickets
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/10 kg bran bait/ha
WHP (days): Cucurbits Cole Crops 5 (H); Tomatoes 3 (H); Asparagus, Celery 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply as pest populations indicate. See General Instructions on preparation of bran baits.
Pest: Vegetable Weevil
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 800 mL/ha
WHP (days): Cucurbits Cole Crops 5 (H); Tomatoes 3 (H); Asparagus, Celery 14 (H)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Apply as a band over the young plants and adjacent soil along the row. One treatment should be sufficient if plants are sprayed at the seedling stage or soon afterwards.
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, WA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha in 100-150 L water or 50 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): Cucurbits Cole Crops 5 (H); Tomatoes 3 (H); Asparagus, Celery 14 (H)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with hoppers.
Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance as crop is invaded.
* Includes: Asparagus, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Capsicums, Carrots, Celery, Eggplants, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Rhubarb, Shallots, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes and Turnips.
CANOLA
(Rapeseed)
Pest: Wireworm, False Wireworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 1 or 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Apply as a broadcast application. Use high rate with extreme population numbers.
See General Instructions on soil application.
CEREALS, PASTURES, FORAGE CROPS
Pest: Southern Armyworm, Common Armyworm
State: All States
Rate: 700 or 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray over total crop area when infestation is widespread. When pests are moving as an “army”, treat a broad strip over and in advance of the infestation.
Late stage instar: Use high rate when larvae 3 cm in length. Apply follow-up as required.
CEREALS
Pest: Pasture Webworm
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray at first sign of damage. If applied by ground use a ground-rig boom or mister or apply by air.
State: WA only
Rate: 300 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Pre-plant: Apply with the label rate of an approved tillage herbicide to foliage prior to any cultivation. Post-emergence: Apply at first sign of damage. Apply with ground-rig boom or mister or by air.
CEREALS, PASTURES, YOUNG PLANTS OF OIL SEEDS
Pest: Cutworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, WA only
Rate: 900 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Apply follow-up treatments as required.
State: Vic only
Rate: 700 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Apply follow-up treatments as required.
CEREALS, PASTURES, OIL SEEDS
Pest: Cutworm (Agrotis munda and A. infusa)
State: SA only
Rate: 700 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Apply follow-up treatments as required.
CEREALS, PASTURES, FORAGE CROPS
Pest: Spur-throated Locust
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, WA only
Rate: 1.25 or 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop or pasture infested with locusts. Apply spray to trees or roosting sites to control swarming adult locusts.
Late stage hoppers and adults: Use high rate.
Pest: Australian Plague Locust
State: Vic only
Rate: 560 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Adults: Spray areas of crop or pasture infested with locusts.
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Hoppers: Spray a swath in advance of marching band and then spray along the dense marching front. Continue spraying until all hoppers have been contacted.
State: SA only
Rate: 560 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Adults: Spray areas of crop or pasture infested with locusts.
Hoppers: Spray a swath in advance of marching band and then spray along the dense marching front. Continue spraying until all hoppers have been contacted.
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, WA only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Adults: Spray areas of crop or pasture infested with locusts.
Hoppers: Spray a swath in advance of marching band and then spray along the dense marching front. Continue spraying until all hoppers have been contacted.
Pest: Migratory Locust
State: Qld only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop, trees and roosting sites infested with locusts.
Pest: Blue Oat Mite
State: All States
Rate: 140 mL/ha
Pest: Redlegged Earth Mite, Lucerne Flea
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 70 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray when pests appear in large numbers, 3-6 weeks after autumn rains. Re-spray as necessary. Avoid spraying when pests are sheltering. Spray when at least 2.5 cm cover of pasture or crop is present. DO NOT spray if rain is imminent.
CEREALS, PASTURES, OIL SEEDS
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 500 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray area of crop or pasture infested with grasshoppers.
Apply also as a barrier across the line of advance, when grasshoppers are invading the crop.
FIELD PEAS, BROAD BEANS, CHICKPEAS, LUPINS, LUCERNE, LUCERNE PASTURES AND CLOVER SEED CROPS, CANOLA (Rapeseed), LINSEED, SAFFLOWER, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYE, TRITICALE, IMPROVED ANNUAL PASTURES, ESTABLISHING PERENNIAL PASTURES
Pest: Blue Oat Mite, Redlegged Earth Mite
State: NSW, ACT, WA only
Rate: 140 to 300 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply as ground spray immediately prior to seedling emergence using sufficient water to give good coverage. For severe infestations also spray headlands and surrounding vegetation prior to emergence.
COTTON
Pest: Common Armyworm, Southern Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 700 or 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: When infestation is widespread spray the total crop area. When pests are moving as an army spray a broad strip over and in advance of the infestation. Use high rate when larvae are more than 3 cm long and retreat as required.
Pest: Cotton Aphid
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 300 or 400 mL/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Spray when infestation is first noticed and repeat as required. Use high rate for higher populations.
Pest: Cutworm in young plants
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 900 mL in 100 L water/ha min.
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Repeat sprays as necessary.
Pest: Pink Spotted Bollworm Moth
State: Qld only
Rate: 1 L/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Apply when 10-15 moths are trapped on two consecutive nights. This prevents infestation of bolls by larvae.
Pest: Cotton Flea Beetle, Red Shouldered Leaf Beetle
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 900 mL or 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests are present. Use high rate under heavy pest pressure.
Pest: Springtails
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 300 mL/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Spray when large numbers of pests occur and damage is evident. Re-spray as necessary.
Pest: False Wireworm, Wireworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: In-furrow: 5 to 15 mL/100 m row or 500 mL to 1.5 L/ha for row spacing of 1 metre
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Use higher rate with extreme population numbers. See General Instructions on soil application.
Pest: Wingless Grasshopper
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 500 mL/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with hoppers. Also apply as a barrier across the line of advance as crop is invaded.
Pest: Spur-throated Locust
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 1.25 or 1.50 L/ha
WHP (days): 4 weeks (H); 4 weeks (G)
Critical comments: Spray crop areas infested by locusts as well as trees and roosting sites. For late stage hoppers and adults, use the high rate.
HOPS
Pest: Common Armyworm, Light Brown Apple Moth, Southern Armyworm
State: Vic, Tas only
Rate: 160 mL/100 L water
WHP (days): –
Critical comments: Spray on first appearance of pests and repeat as numbers indicate.
LUCERNE
(young plants)
Pest: Cutworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas, WA only
Rate: 900 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
State: Vic only
Rate: 700 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
Pest: Cutworm (Agrotis munda and A. infusa)
State: SA only
Rate: 700 mL in a minimum of 100 L water
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply immediately infestation is observed. Apply follow-up treatments as required.
LUCERNE
Pest: Lucerne Leafroller
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 300 or 400 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when pests first appear. Use the high rate under heavy insect pressure or if larvae exceed 1.5 cm in length.
Pest: Webspinner Caterpillar
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray as pests appear.
LUCERNE AND MEDICS IN PASTURES AND FORAGE CROPS
Pest: Bluegreen Aphid
State: NSW, ACT only
Pest: Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
State: Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Pest: Pea Aphid
State: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 200 or 300 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray when pests first appear. Use the high rate when large numbers present.
Seedling lucerne, medics: Spray when 1-2 aphids are observed per plant.
Established lucerne, medics: Spray when 20-40 aphids are observed per stem.
Apply in minimum 100 L water per ha.
Pest: Sitona Weevil
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray when adults appear in damaging numbers from October to December or in Autumn.
MAIZE
Pest: African Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 20 mL/100 m of row or 2 L/ha for row spacing of 1 metre
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply at sowing as a 15-20 cm band spray. For best results spray nozzles should be in front of press wheels on planter. Press wheels assist in establishment.
MAIZE, SOYBEANS, SUNFLOWERS
Pest: Cockroaches, False Wireworms, Field Crickets
State: Qld only
Rate: In-furrow: 100 mL + 125 mL sunflower oil/ 2.5 kg cracked wheat or cracked sorghum bait/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply at planting of crop. See General Instructions on preparation of cracked wheat or sorghum bait.
MAIZE, SUNFLOWERS
Pest: False Wireworm, Wireworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 5 to 15 mL/100 m row or 500 mL to 1.5 L/ha for row spacing of 1 metre
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Using a minimum spray volume of 30-70 L/ha, apply as a band spray at planting into the open furrow.
By using a nozzle directly behind the planting tyne, spray the entire furrow width (at least 10 cm).
PASTURE
Pest: Lawn Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray over total crop area when infestation is widespread. When pests are moving as an “army” treat a broad strip over and in advance of the infestation.
Apply follow-up treatments as required.
Pest: Sod Webworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray as early as possible once pests appear. Apply with ground-rig boom or mister. Re-spray as necessary.
Pest: Blackheaded Pasture Cockchafer
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Treat when larvae are actively foraging as indicated by numerous piles of fresh soil, or casts on the surface. This usually occurs after showers of rain following short dry spells. Apply by ground-rig boom.
PASTURE, FORAGE CROPS
Pest: Underground Grass Grub
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply when caterpillars are actively feeding. Spray before noticeable damage has occurred. Graze pasture prior to spraying to ensure penetration of spray into the pasture sward.
Pest: Brown Pasture Looper
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray at first sign of pasture infestation.
Pest: Pasture Webworm
State: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 700 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray at first sign of damage. Apply with ground-rig boom or mister or by air.
RICE
Pest: Bloodworm
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 60 or 150 mL/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H)
Critical comments: Use high rate when water more than 15 cm or amount of decaying plant material is high.
Pest: Brown Planthopper
State: Qld only
Rate: 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 10 (H)
Critical comments: Apply when pest numbers reach 1-2 per tiller and repeat as necessary.
SORGHUM
(Do NOT use on Sugar Drip or Alpha. Check new varieties before application)
Pest: Cockroaches, False Wireworm, Field Crickets
State: Qld only
Rate: 100 mL Plus 125 mL sunflower oil per 2.5 kg cracked wheat or cracked sorghum bait/ha
WHP (days): 2 (G)
Critical comments: See General Instructions on preparation of cracked wheat or cracked sorghum bait.
Pest: Common Armyworm, Southern Armyworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 700-900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray over total crop area when infestation is widespread. When pests are moving as an “army” treat a broad strip over and in advance of the infestation.
Late stage instar: Use higher rate when larvae 3 cm in length. Apply follow-up treatments as required.
Pest: Australian Plague Locust
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Adults: Spray areas infested.
Hoppers: After spraying a swath in front of the band, spray along the dense marching front until all hoppers have been contacted.
Pest: Corn Aphid
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 500 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray when pests reach damaging numbers.
Pest: Cutworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply in a minimum of 100 L/ha of water immediately infestation is observed. Repeat treatment as necessary.
Pest: Sorghum Midge
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 500 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Check crop regularly, early morning preferable.
From first head emergence to pollen shedding spray when 1-2 midge present per head. Under constant attack respray intervals may be 5 days or less.
Pest: Spur-throated Locust
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 1.25 or 1.5 L/ha
Pest: Migratory Locust
State: Qld only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray crop areas infested by locusts as well as trees and roosting sites. For late stage hoppers and adults, use the high rate.
Pest: False Wireworm, Wireworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: In-furrow: 5 to 15 mL/100 m row or 500 mL to 1.5 L/ha for row spacing of 1 metre
WHP (days): 2 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Use high rate with extreme population numbers. See General Instructions on soil application.
SUGARCANE
Pest: Common Armyworm, Southern Armyworm
State: Qld only
Rate: 700 or 900 mL/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: When infestation is widespread spray the total crop area. When pests are moving as an army spray a broad strip over and in advance of the infestation. Use high rate when larvae are more than 3 cm long and retreat as required.
Pest: Spur-throated Locust
State: Qld only
Rate: 1.25 or 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Spray areas of crop infested with locusts. Apply spray to trees or roosting sites to control swarming adult locusts.
Late stage hoppers and adults: Use high rate.
Pest: Australian Plague Locust, Migratory Locust
State: Qld only
Rate: 350 mL/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Adults: Spray areas infested with locusts.
Hoppers: Spray infested crop areas and as a band across the line of advance and onto marching hoppers.
Spray until all hoppers have been contacted.
Spray areas of crop, trees and roosting sites infested with locusts.
Pest: Symphylids
State: Qld only
Rate: 2 L/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply as a low pressure (less than 35 kPa) or gravity feed spray onto the plant sett and adjacent to soil, at the point of exit from the rear of the planting machine, immediately prior to soil cover being brought in over the sett.
Pest: Sugarcane Wireworm
State: Qld, NSW, ACT only
Rate: 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply as a low pressure (less than 35 kPa) or gravity feed spray onto the plant sett and adjacent to soil, at the point of exit from the rear of the planting machine, immediately prior to soil cover being brought in over the sett.
Pest: African Black Beetle, Black Beetle
State: NSW, ACT only
Rate: 1.5 L/ha
WHP (days): 7 (H); 2 (G)
Critical comments: Apply at planting or ratooning. Apply as a low pressure (less than 35 kPa) or gravity feed spray onto the plant sett and adjacent soil through a nozzle placed above the planter boards. Repeat treatment within 12 weeks of planting if Black Beetles re-occur.
TOBACCO
Pest: Wireworm, False Wireworm, Cutworm
State: Vic only
Rate: 3.0 L/ha
WHP (days): -
Critical comments: Apply as a pre-plant spray to cultivated soil surface.
Incorporate immediately by rotary hoeing to a depth of 10 cm.
GENERAL PEST CONTROL
Restraints: DO NOT spray polycarbonate surfaces/roof sheeting or aged vinyl wall cladding as solvent may cause etching.
Situation: Domestic and public places, commercial and industrial areas
Pest: Cockroaches (residual control and/or heavy infestations), Spiders
Rate: 95 mL/10 L of water
Pest: Silverfish, Cockroaches (light infestations)
Rate: 50 mL/10 L of water
Critical comments: Apply as a coarse, low pressure spray to the point of run-off, to cracks, crevices, harbourages, eaves, downpipes and other places where the pests may occur. For optimum control of webbing spiders, use a 2-part treatment.
After applying as a coarse, low pressure spray to harbourages where spiders may occur, apply a light spray over surfaces of the building.
Pest: Ants including Argentine Ants
Rate: 95 mL/10 L of water
Critical comments: Use at least 1 L spray/10 m2 infested area. Locate ant nests and treat appropriately. Spray ant tracks or where ant activity is noticed.
Apply to paths in continuous 300 mm bands. Apply to base of buildings, walls, fences, rock-works, trunks of shrubs and trees, and other hard surfaces to a height of 300 mm.
Note: All occurrences of Argentine Ants are to be reported to WA Department of Agriculture.
Situation: Domestic and public places, commercial and industrial areas
Pest: Fleas (outdoor use only)
Rate: 90 mL/10 L of water
Critical comments: Apply as a fine droplet spray.
Outdoors only: Treat areas where animals frequent.
Remove animals during treatment and until spray deposit is dry.
Do not treat pets with this product. Pets should be treated with a product registered for application to animals.
Situation: Hides/Skins
Pest: Hide Beetles
Rate: 200 mL/100 L of water
Critical comments: Use at least 30 mL of spray/skin. Apply spray to flesh side of skins or hides sufficient to moisten them. Ensure coverage of ears and lugs. To minimise the chance of later infestations, storage area should be sprayed regularly. Repeat application every 3 months. Access through bales should be maintained for application of product.
Situation: Light vegetation
Pest: Mosquito Larvae
Rate: 30 mL/ha
Situation: Medium vegetation
Pest: Mosquito Larvae
Rate: 60 mL/ha
Situation: Heavy vegetation
Pest: Mosquito Larvae
Rate: 105 mL/ha
Situation: Light to medium vegetation
Pest: Mosquito Adults
Rate: 60 mL/ha
Situation: Medium to heavy vegetation
Pest: Mosquito Adults
Rate: 105 mL/ha
Situation: Polluted water impoundments
Pest: Mosquitoes (larvae and adults)
Rate: 2 mL/10,000 L of water or 20 mL/100 m3 of water
Critical comments: Dilute with water and apply as a spray to areas infested with mosquitoes.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
Withholding PeriodS:
COTTON: DO NOT harvest for 4 weeks after application. do not graze or cut for stockfood for 4 weeks after application.
CEREALS, FORAGE CROPS, GRAIN SORGHUM, OILSEEDS (except cotton), PASTURE, SUGARCANE: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR TWO DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT FEED GRASS CLIPPINGS TO POULTRY OR OTHER ANIMALS.
MANGO: DO NOT HARVEST 21 days AFTER APPLICATION.
ASPARAGUS, BANANAS, celery, CITRUS, GRAPEVINES, KIWIFRUIT, POME FRUIT, STONE FRUIT: DO NOT HARVEST 14 days AFTER APPLICATION.
CEREALS: DO NOT HARVEST 10 days AFTER APPLICATION.
AVOCADO, SUGARCANE: DO NOT HARVEST 7 days AFTER APPLICATION.
COLE CROPS, CUCURBITS: DO NOT HARVEST 5 days AFTER APPLICATION.
TOMATOES: DO NOT HARVEST 3 days AFTER APPLICATION.
GRAIN SORGHUM: DO NOT HARVEST 2 days AFTER APPLICATION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – FOR USE AS AN INSECTICIDE
Thorough coverage is essential.
For application by aircraft apply in 10-50 L of water/ha.
INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
For insecticide resistance management Strike -Out 500 EC Insecticide is a Group 1B insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Strike-Out 500 EC and other Group 1B insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Strike-Out 500 EC or other Group 1B insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Strike-Out 500 EC 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 Strike-Out 500 EC to control resistant insects.
Strike-Out 500 EC may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Adama representative or local agricultural department agronomist.
MIXING
Spray: Add the required amount of product slowly to water in the spray tank whilst stirring or agitating. Agitate mixture during spraying.
APPLICATION
Ground: Apply per hectare rates in sufficient water to give thorough coverage. See Directions for Use for details.
Aircraft: Apply in 10-50 litres of water per hectare.
Tree and Vine Crops
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 the 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 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: 3x (ie 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3).
4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x10, that is 30 mL/100 L of concentrate spraying.
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.
SOIL APPLICATION
In-furrow: Apply as a band spray to the open furrow at planting. Spray the entire furrow width using a nozzle located directly behind the seed tube. Ensure all spray is directed into the furrow contacting bottom, sides and all soil drawn into the furrow at closure.
Use a minimum of 20 L of water/ha. Use the higher rate under extreme population numbers.
Bait Application
Bran bait: Mix 10 mL/kg of bran using sufficient water to give a moist crumb structure. Allow to stand for 2-3 hours before application. Gloves should be worn when preparing and applying the bait.
Cracked wheat or cracked sorghum bait: Mix the required volume of this product and sunflower oil together. Then, add to the wheat or sorghum, mixing thoroughly. Gloves should be worn when preparing the bait.
COMPATIBILITY
Strike-Out 500 EC is compatible with a range of herbicides, insecticides and miticides, and fungicides. As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.
Strike-Out 500 EC is NOT compatible with 2,4-D, dicamba, MCPA, Tordon* 75-D, Tordon* 242, copper or sulphur.
RE-ENTRY PERIOD
Field crops, tree crops and vines: DO NOT allow entry into treated crops until spray deposits have dried. If prior entry is required, limit duration of entry and wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.
Greenhouses: DO NOT allow entry into greenhouses until spray deposits have dried and treated areas are adequately ventilated. If prior entry is required, limit duration of entry and wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), chemical resistant gloves and half-facepiece respirator. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.
Cotton Chippers: DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until spray deposits have dried. After this time, wear shoes, or boots, socks, long trousers, long sleeved shirt, gloves and hat.
Registered for cultures | Rate |
---|---|
Apples | 0 l |
Pears | 0 l |
Avocados | 1 - 2 l |
Citrus | 0 l |
Grapes | 0 l |
Kiwifruit | 1 l |
Mangoes | 0 l |
Tomatoes | 0.1 - 5 l |
Bananas | 0 l |
Carrots | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Broccoli | 0.1 - 2 l |
Brussels sprouts | 0.1 - 2 l |
Cabbage | 0.1 - 2 l |
Cauliflower | 0.1 - 2 l |
Pineapples | 0 l |
Potatoes | 0.1 - 6 l |
Chard | 0.14 - 0.3 l |
Strawberries | 0 l |
Asparagus | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Beans | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Red beet | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Sweet peppers | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Celery | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Eggplant | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Onions | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Peas | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Radishes | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Rhubarbs | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Sweet potatoes | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Turnips | 0.1 - 0.8 l |
Canola | 0.14 - 1.5 l |
Winter rye | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Winter triticale | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Spring triticale | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Spring oats | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Winter oats | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Winter wheat | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Spring wheat | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Winter barley | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Spring barley | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Pasture | 0.07 - 1.5 l |
Chickpeas | 0.14 - 0.3 l |
Lupines | 0.14 - 0.3 l |
Cotton | 0.3 - 1.5 l |
Hops | 0 l |
Corn | 0 l |
Soybeans | 0 l |
Sunflowers | 0 l |
Rice | 0.06 - 1.5 l |
Sorghum | 0 l |
Sugarcane | 0.35 - 3 l |