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Precautions:
DO NOT use within 30 days before or after using Sulfur.
Avoid run-off from treated areas into aquatic areas, since product is not registered for aquatic pest control. Avoid
application when heavy rain in forecast.
Hazard Rating:
Danger – Poison, Eye irritant
For an explanation of the symbol used here see page 4.
Thimet 20G
Company:
Insecticide Group
1B
Refer to page 624
Amvac Chemical Corporation (PCP#29000)
This product is ONLY for retail sale to and use by individuals holding an appropriate provincial pesticide applicator
certificate or license.
Formulation:
20% phorate formulated as a granular.
• Container sizes - 20 kg bag
Insects Controlled and Registered Crops:
Crop
Potato
Application:
Insect
Reduction of wireworm damage
Thimet 20G
• Ground application only at seeding time: This is a restricted product and can only be applied with a SmartBox
pesticide application system properly calibrated to ensure accurate placement and rate. Distribute granules evenly in
furrow at planting time only. Use low rate for sandy or light soils and high rate for silt or heavy soils. For use ONLY in
potato fields where wireworm populations have been observed.
How it Works:
Phorate is an organophosphate insecticide that works as a systemic poison, with effective initial residual activity on soil and
foliar insects.
Restrictions:
• DO NOT apply Thimet more than once per season.
• DO NOT apply Thimet to saturated soils or in wet conditions that may prevent the equipment from covering pesticide
granules. DO NOT apply while precipitation is occurring and conducive to run-off from treated areas. DO NOT apply if
intense or sustained precipitation is forecast to occur within 48 hours as this will favour run-off.
• Leave a 20 metre (66 feet) buffer area if used on highly erodable land adjacent to aquatic bodies. DO NOT apply within
15 metres (50 feet) of any drinking water well.
Insect Control