Minecto Pro

Manufacturer
SYNGENTA
Category
Insecticides
Registered until
2025-12-31
Registration number
33023
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PRODUCT INFORMATION


MINECTO PRO is a suspension concentrate for control of labeled mites and insects in labeled crops.
Thorough coverage and use of a proper adjuvant is essential for good mite and insect control. Consult the crop specific Directions for Use in the table below for adjuvant recommendations for that crop. In all cases, use either the adjuvant rate as specified on the adjuvant label, or the values given in the Directions for Use in the tables below, whichever is more restrictive.
Proper adjuvant use is required on all crops to avoid illegal crop residues. Follow the crop specific directions for use to achieve thorough coverage and avoid illegal crop residues.
Adjuvant Phytotoxicity Precaution: Since MINECTO PRO must always be mixed with a spray adjuvant as instructed in the Directions for Use in the tables below, and spray adjuvants alone are known to cause phytotoxicity to certain crops under certain environmental conditions, do not use MINECTO PRO on a spray-adjuvant sensitive crop unless the spray adjuvant supplier can confirm a known non-phytotoxic labeled use rate for the intended spray adjuvant on the target crop.


DIRECTIONS FOR USE


General Information
Do not make a foliar application of MINECTO PRO for a minimum of 60 days following an infurrow or soil application or planting of seed or seed pieces treated with any Group 28 insecticide unless otherwise directed in the Directions for Use table.
As this product is not registered for the control of pests in aquatic systems, DO NOT use to control aquatic pests.
To protect pollinators, follow the instructions regarding bees in the Environmental Precautions section.
DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
It is important to check the physical compatibility of tank mixed pesticide products in a small volume prior to filling the sprayer. Check the compatibility of tank mixes containing MINECTO PRO using a jar test with proportionate amounts of mix partners, and water, before mixing in the spray tank.
DO NOT apply using aerial application equipment.

Ground Application
Field sprayer application: DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply spray droplets which are smaller than the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers fine classification (ASABE Standard S-572.1). Boom height must be 60 cm or less above the crop or ground.

Mixing Instructions
1. Ensure that the sprayer interior is clean, then fill the spray tank with ½ the required amount of water and engage gentle agitation. Good agitation is indicated by a rippling or rolling action on the surface of the water.
2. Add any WG or DF formulation mix partners and agitate to ensure complete mixing.
3. Add MINECTO PRO and agitate to ensure complete mixing.
4. Add any SE or SC formulation mix partners and agitate to ensure complete mixing.
5. Add any EC formulation mix partners and agitate to ensure complete mixing.
6. Fill the tank to ¾ the required amount of water.
7. Add any solution (SN or SL) formulation mix partners and agitate to ensure complete mixing.
8. Finish filling the sprayer with water, maintaining good agitation.
9. After any break in spraying operations, agitate thoroughly before spraying again.
10. Spray the pesticide suspension the same day as mixing.
11. Do not mix, load or clean spray equipment where there is a potential to contaminate wells or aquatic systems.
When using chemical handling equipment to fill the sprayer, the following additional recommendations apply:
• WG and DF formulations are preferentially batch mixed.
• SC, SN, and SL formulations may be inducted or batch mixed.
• EC formulations are preferentially batch mixed.

Spraying Instructions
1. Water Volume: Apply in a minimum spray volume of 200 L/ha.
2. Sprayer Agitation: Use a jet agitator or liquid sparge tub which recirculates 10% or more of the tank per minute. DO NOT use an air sparger.
3. Pump: Screens should be used to protect the pump and prevent clogging. Use 16 mesh or coarser screens on the suction side of the pump. DO NOT place a screen in the recirculation line. Use 50 mesh or coarser screens between the pump and boom.
4. Spray Nozzles: 80° or 110° drift reducing flat fan (e.g. those with a pre-orifice or turbulence chamber) or air induction nozzles are recommended. Use 50 mesh nozzle screens. DO NOT use flood type nozzles, controlled droplet application equipment, spray foils or hollow cone nozzles.
5. Pressure: As recommended by the nozzle manufacturer to achieve ASABE fine sized droplets.
6. Apply at uniform speed and avoid overlapping. Shut off spray boom while starting, turning, slowing or stopping to avoid potential crop injury from over application.
Coarse sprays are less likely to drift, therefore, avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in fine particles (mist). DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm or when wind velocity and direction pose a risk of spray drift. DO NOT spray when the wind is blowing towards a nearby sensitive crop, garden, terrestrial habitat (such as shelter-belt) or aquatic habitat.

Sprayer Clean-Up
Before Spraying:
• Prior to using MINECTO PRO, ensure that the spray tank, lines and filter are thoroughly clean.
After Spraying:
• Thoroughly clean application equipment immediately after spraying. DO NOT allow MINECTO PRO residue to dry within the spray tank
• When using tank mixes, consult the tank-mix partner label for additional clean-up instructions.
• The following recommendations are provided:
1. Drain and flush tank walls, boom and all hoses for ten minutes with a clean water/detergent mixture. Rinse with clean water. DO NOT clean the sprayer near
desirable vegetation, wells or other water sources.
2. Remove all nozzles and screens and wash separately.
3. Dispose of all rinsate in accordance with provincial regulations.

Airblast Application
Airblast application: DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers fine classification (ASABE Standard S-572.1).
DO NOT direct spray above plants to be treated. Turn off outward pointing nozzles at row ends and outer rows. DO NOT apply when wind speed is greater than 16 km/h at the application site as measured outside of the treatment area on the upwind side.

Spraying Instructions
1. Water Volume: Apply in a minimum spray volume of 450 L/ha. Water volume should exceed the minimum recommendation when number of trees per hectare and/or density of foliage are increased so that thorough coverage is achieved.
2. Spray Quality: Select nozzles and pressure to achieve ASABE fine sized droplets.
3. Spray Distribution: Select nozzles, orient deflectors, and adjust air speed and volume to ensure only the canopy is sprayed. Spray should just reach the top of the target.
Account for the shape and canopy density of the target when setting spray distribution.
4. Apply at uniform speed and avoid overlapping. Shut off spray boom while starting, turning, slowing or stopping to avoid potential crop injury from over application.
Coarse sprays are less likely to drift, therefore, avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in overly fine particles (mist). DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm or when wind velocity and direction pose a risk of spray drift. DO NOT spray when the wind is blowing towards a nearby sensitive crop, garden, terrestrial habitat (such as shelter-belt) or aquatic habitat.

Registered for culturesRate
Potatoes370 - 670 ml
Arracacha370 - 670 ml
Arrowroots370 - 670 ml
Artichokes370 - 670 ml
Chinese artichoke370 - 670 ml
Chufas370 - 670 ml
Sweet potatoes370 - 670 ml
True yam370 - 670 ml
Celeriac741 ml
Garlic778 l
Onions778 l
Leeks778 l
Shallots778 l
Chives778 l
Celery370 - 556 l
Lettuce370 - 556 l
Amaranth370 - 556 l
Celtuce370 - 556 l
Lambs lettuce370 - 556 l
Endive370 - 556 l
Radicchio370 - 556 l
Sorrels370 - 556 l
Spinach370 - 556 l
Cress370 - 556 l
Water spinach370 - 556 l
Iceberg lettuce370 - 556 l
Fennel370 - 556 l
Rhubarbs370 - 556 l
Parsley370 - 556 l
Chervil370 - 556 l
Cardoon370 - 556 l
Orach, atriplex370 - 556 l
Corn salad370 - 556 l
Lollo lettuce370 - 556 l
Purslanes370 - 556 l
Eggplant370 - 670 l
Tomatoes370 - 670 l
Sweet peppers370 - 670 l
Tomatillos370 - 670 l
Chili370 - 670 l
Ground cherries370 - 670 l
Pepinos370 - 670 l