Introduction

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Application:
Dimethoate
• May be applied by air or ground equipment (unless otherwise specified above). Apply when insects exceed economic
threshold numbers and use sufficient water for good coverage. Use higher rates for adult insects, heavy infestations or
dense canopy.
How it Works:
Dimethoate is a broad spectrum, systemic (within the plant) and contact, organophosphate insecticide and acaricide.
Restrictions:
• Grazing: Remove cattle prior to spraying. Read label carefully to determine livestock re-entry period.
• Storage: Store at temperatures between 4°C and 30°C and in areas away from feed and food.
• Others: DO NOT treat when bees are foraging. For alfalfa canola, safflower and clovers, DO NOT apply during the crop
blooming period or during the 5-day period before the crop blooms. Wait at least 10 days before placing leafcutter
bees in treated fields. DO NOT make more than 2 applications per season. Minimum application interval is 7 days.
Precautions:
Dimethoate is of high acute mammalian toxicity and is highly toxic to birds, bees and other animals. Wear a respirator,
goggles, rubber gloves, rubber boots and coveralls when handling concentrate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. DO NOT
inhale spray mist.
Hazard Rating:
Warning – Poison – Lagon, Cygon 480 AG
Danger – Poison – Cygon 480 EC
For an explanation of the symbol used here see page 4.
Dipel 2X DF
Company:
Valent BioSciences (PCP#26508)
Insecticide Group
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Refer to page 624
Formulation:
Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki strain ABTS-351 fermentation solids, spores and insecticidal toxins - 57.0% Potency: 32,000
Cabbage Looper Units (CLU) per mg (32 billion CLU per Kg)
Insects Controlled and Registered Crops:
Crop
Sunflower
Timothy
Corn
Potato
Insect
Sunflower moth
Essex (European) skipper
European corn borer larvae
Cabbage loopers