Western flower thrips (WFT) insecticide management plan - Snow peas and sugar snap peas

Date: 27 Nov 2008

This information forms part of Western flower thrips (WFT) insecticide management plan.

 

Chemicals approved by the APVMA for off-label use in SNOW PEAS and SUGAR SNAP PEAS.
Effective to 31 March 2011.

Chemical group Active ingredient Product concentration Product rate Comments
Carbamate (1)methomyl
(S7)		 225g/L 2000mL/ha or
200mL/100L		 PER8790; 1day WHP. NSW, SA, NT, WA only.
Vic: contact the Chemical Standards Branch, DNRE, Victoria.
Follow the WFT resistance management strategy.
Do not use in covered or protected situations, e.g. glasshouse. Do not use in the home garden. Do not enter a treated area for 24 hours (unless wearing protective clothing).

(0) no resistance  (1) low resistance  (2) medium resistance  (3) high resistance (4) extreme resistance


Note for Victoria: Schedule 7 Poisons are ‘specified chemical products’ under Victoria’s control of use legislation. These products must be used in accordance with the approved label unless a permit has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE), Victoria. For further information please contact the Chemical Standards Branch, DNRE.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL
Users of agricultural (or veterinary) chemical products must always read the label and any Permit before using the product, and strictly comply with the directions on the label and the conditions of any Permit. Users are not absolved from compliance with the directions on the label or the conditions of the Permit by reason of any statement made or not made in this publication.

DISCLAIMER
The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by NSW Department of Primary Industries over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer.

 

Author: Grant Herron