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GENERAL INFORMATION:

For control of whiteflies on greenhouse ornamentals and greenhouse vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and eggplants). DISTANCE affects all pest insect life stages, including eggs, nymphs/larvae, pupae and adults. DISTANCE does not control adults, but greatly reduces their production of viable eggs due to its strong transovarial activity. In whitefly, transovarial activity begins within one day after adults contact or ingest DISTANCE residues.

DISTANCE is also ovicidal and inhibits metamorphosis of nymphs, larvae and pupae into adults. Since DISTANCE is an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR), activity depends on the insect’s development. Therefore, evidence of activity may be slower than with typical contact insecticides, especially when large numbers of late instars are present at time of application. DISTANCE also has strong translaminar activity on a variety of ornamental plants, including poinsettia, hibiscus, gerbera daisy and chrysanthemums. Distance residues applied to the upper leaf surface will rapidly penetrate the leaf cuticle, and can subsequently be ingested by immature and adult insects feeding on the lower leaf surface (eg. whitefly). Therefore, even in cases where it is difficult to achieve thorough underleaf spray coverage, DISTANCE can still provide highly effective control.

PLANT TOLERANCE:
IMPORTANT:
The large number of existing ornamental varieties and cultivars coupled with the constant introduction of new varieties makes it impossible to field test DISTANCE in every locale where sold or in all of the combinations created by these differences. These differences include the soil or media type, pH, moisture or fertility, environmental conditions such as temperature, lighting or degreedays and horticultural practice and the manner of use and application of this product. To ensure that DISTANCE is compatible with the variety or cultivar under your specific conditions, test the product on a limited scale and observe for phytotoxicity for two weeks before making large scale applications. Phytotoxicity has been observed on the following plants: Salvia (Salvia spp.), Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense), Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), Schefflera (Schefflera spp.), Gardenia (Gardenia spp.) and Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea). It is therefore recommended that DISTANCE not be used on these plants. Do not apply to Poinsettia after bract formation. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare no more spray mixture than is necessary for the immediate operation. Thoroughly clean spray equipment before using this product. Agitate thoroughly before and during application. Flush spray tank thoroughly with clean water daily after use and dispose of pesticide rinsate by application to a previously treated area. Add ½ to 2/3 of the required amount of water to the spray or mix tank. With the agitator running, add the required amount of DISTANCE. Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the water. Begin application of the spray solution after DISTANCE has been added and completely dispersed into the mix water. Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been applied. DO NOT allow effluent or runoff from greenhouses containing this product to enter lakes, streams, ponds or other waters.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
For resistance management, please note that DISTANCE contains a Group 7 insecticide. Any insect population may contain individuals naturally resistant to DISTANCE and other Group 7 insecticides. The resistant individuals may dominate the insect population if this group of insecticides is used repeatedly in the same fields. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action, but specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistancemanagement strategies should be followed. To delay insecticide resistance:
Where possible, rotate the use of DISTANCE or other Group 7 insecticides with different groups that control the same pests in a field.
Insecticide use should be based on an IPM program that includes scouting, record keeping, and considers cultural, biological and other chemical control practices.
Before applying DISTANCE, correctly identify the pest and ensure economic and agronomic thresholds are met as recommended by local provincial or IPM specialists.
Monitor treated pest populations for resistance development.
Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for any additional pesticide resistance management and/or IPM recommendations for the specific site and pest problems in your area.