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Water dispersible granule (WG) containing 500g/kg flonicamid. An aphicide for the control of aphids in Apples and Pears.
Active Ingredient(s): 500g/kg flonicamid
 
Other specific restriction:
A minimum interval of 21 days must be observed between applications.
 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Important: This information is approved as part of the product label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
MAINMAN is a selective aphicide with activity against all major aphid species on apples and pears.
 
Application
IMPORTANT – Product Measurement
As MAINMAN is applied at a very low dose rate, it is important to accurately weigh the required amount of product for each spray operation in order to ensure application of the correct dose.
 
APPLES and PEARS:
Apple: control of Dysaphis plantaginea and Aphis pomi.
Pear: control of Dysaphis pyri.
Target the first application against aphids when warning systems forecast significant aphid infestation (generally early spring on new developing leaves) and when aphids are present at the end of egg hatch. In apples this is usually around green cluster to pink bud. In pears this is usually from green cluster to petal fall. Later application may be required. Ensure good cover of foliage for effective control.
Rate: The application rate of MAINMAN is 0.14 kg/ha.
Water volume: 200 to 1000L/ha (up to 1500 L/ha if necessary). Water volume is dependent on size of trees, stage of development and spraying equipment used.
Spray schedule: MAINMAN has a persistence of up to 21 days. The maximum number of treatments is 3 per year.
Pre-harvest interval: The last spray should not be applied later than 21 days before harvest.
 
Resistance Management Strategy:
Apple and pear: Do not apply more than 3 sprays of MAINMAN per year. In a program of insecticides use a maximum of 2 consecutive applications of MAINMAN. If further treatments are required, use at least one application of an insecticide having a different mode of action to MAINMAN before applying further MAINMAN.
Strains of some aphid species are resistant to many aphicides. Where aphids resistant to products containing flonicamid occur, MAINMAN is unlikely to give satisfactory control. Repeat treatments are likely to result in lower levels of control.
MAINMAN is a feeding inhibitor. Do not make repeat applications of any aphicide if it appears not to work at full rate and if the product has been applied correctly.
 
Preparation and application of the spray solution:
Add a minimum of 50% of the required water into the spray tank, and agitate when adding the required amount of MAINMAN. Finally add the rest of the required water volume. Keep the spray solution agitated until all product is applied. Never prepare more spray solution than required. Double rinse the empty product container and add the diluted product to the spray solution. When MAINMAN is applied using broadcast air assisted orchard sprayers, appropriate measures to avoid drift (follow appropriate wind speed guidelines) onto non target crops or watercourses should be taken.
 
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT CLEANING PROCEDURE:
Ensure that no or only a minimal quantity of product remains in the spraying tank after field application. Upon completion dilute the remainder of the spray solution with the tank cleaning water; do not spray these on the treated fields. Any spillage should be collected and be disposed of in appropriate chemical waste. In no way should contamination of waterways or surface water be allowed to occur. Thoroughly wash out all equipment after use. For disposal of washings, follow the Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings.
 
COMPANY ADVISORY INFORMATION
STORAGE:
Reduce or avoid exposure and/or contact with the product.
Keep container tightly closed.
Store unused product in tightly closed, original container in a cool dry area, preferably in a locked storage area. Store in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination. Keep away from food, drink, animal feedstuffs, or any other material intended for consumption or use by humans or animals.
Do not store near a heat source or open flame.
Keep dry and frost proof in a suitable pesticide store between 0 and 32C.