Introduction

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Closer
Company:
Dow AgroSciences (PCP#30826)
Insecticide Group
4C
Refer to page 624
Formulation:
240 g/L sulfoxaflor formulated as a suspension concentrate.
• Container sizes - case contains 12 X 1L containers
Insects Controlled and Registered Crops:
Crop
Potato
Application:
Insect
Aphids
Closer
• May be applied by ground or air in potatoes. Use low rates for light infestations of target pests and higher rates for
moderate to heavy infestations. Apply in sufficient in sufficient solution to ensure thorough coverage of plant foliage.
For ground application use a minimum spray volume of 40 L/acre. For aerial application use a minimum spray volume
of 12 L/acre.
How it Works:
Closer is a systemic (within the plant) insecticide that causes blockage in the insect’s nervous system resulting in paralysis
and eventually death, through contact or stomach action.
Restrictions:
• DO NOT make more than 2 applications per growing season. DO NOT apply more than 121 mL/acre per growing
season. DO NOT make applications less than 7 days apart. DO NOT apply within 7 days of harvest. DO NOT apply this
product when flowering weeds are present in the treatment area.
• DO NOT apply through any irrigation system.
• Plant back interval – A period of 30 days must elapse between treatment of primary crops and the planting of
secondary crops not on the Closer label.
• Re-entry Interval: 12 hours.
• Storage: Store product in original container only, away from food or feed. Keep container closed.
Precautions:
DO NOT store or ship with food, feeds, drugs or clothing.
Closer is toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment, drift or residues on flowering crops and weeds. Minimize spray drift to
reduce harmful effects on bee in habitats close to the application site. Apply early in the morning or late in the evening
when bees are not active.
Closer is toxic to certain beneficial insects. Minimize spray drift to reduce harmful effects on beneficial insects in habitats
next to the application site such as hedgerows and woodlands.
Avoid application of Closer if heavy rain is forecast. The use of this chemical may result in contamination of groundwater,
particularly in areas where soil is permeable (e.g. sandy soil) and/or the depth to the water table is shallow.
To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep slope,
compacted soil, or clay.
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