Vegetable Product Guide - Bayer CropScience

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Like you, we’re serious about vegetable production. We

support your business with our diverse, growing portfolio of

insect, disease and weed control products for a variety of

vegetables. And our dedicated sales, marketing and research

team continues to deliver new, innovative solutions to the

Canadian vegetable market.

This guide contains key technical information you need on our

complete vegetable portfolio – including application rates and

timing, mode of action and information on resistance

management.

As a quick reference, we’ve also included key application

information for all products in charts on pages 4-7 and a pest

control reference guide on pages 8-9, for an at-a-glance view

of which pests are controlled by each of our vegetable products.

Application Information .............................4

Pest Control Reference Guide .........8

Fungicides .........................................................11

Aliette® ...................................................................12

Reason® ................................................................13

Rovral® WP ............................................................14

Tattoo® C...............................................................15

Insecticides .....................................................17

Admire® .................................................................18

Concept® ...............................................................20

Decis® ....................................................................22

Movento® ...............................................................24

Oberon® ................................................................25

Sevin® XLR ............................................................26

Herbicides .........................................................29

Excel® Super .........................................................30

Ignite® ....................................................................31

Pardner® ................................................................32

Select®/Centurion® ................................................34

Sencor® .................................................................36

Growth Regulator ...................................39

Ethrel® ...................................................................40

Table of Contents

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Product Mode of action

Crop Pre-harvest interval

Rainfast Re-entry

Fungicides

Aliette Fully systemic disease control

Group U Belgian endive 21 days between application and sale

1 hour 12 hours – lettuce, onions, rutabaga, broccoli and bok choy; all other vegetables when dry

Broccoli 7 days

Bok choy

Lettuce

Onion

Rutabaga

Ginseng 31 days

Reason Systemic protection from downy mildew

Group 11 Bulb vegetables (Crop group 3)

7 days 1-2 hours When dry

Brassica leafy vegetables (Crop group 5)

2 days

Cucurbit vegetables (Crop group 9)

14 days

Rovral WP Effective, locally systemic control of fungal diseases

Group 2 Cabbage (stored) 7 days 1 hour 12 hours

Cauliflower 5 days

Garlic N/A

Ginseng 30 days

Leek 15 days

Lettuce (field) 4 days

Onion (dry bulb) 15 days

Tattoo C Contact and systemic activity for downy mildew

Group U+M Cucurbit vegetables (Crop group 9)

2 days 6 hours 48 hours

Application Information

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Product quick reference guideRestrictions



Rainfast Re-entry

Insecticides

Admire Trusted broad-spectrum insect control

Group 4 Brassica leafy vegetables (Crop group 5)

Sidedress: 21 days Foliar: 7 days

6 hours 24 hours


21 days

Eggplant Soil: 70 days Foliar: 7 days

Field lettuce (head and leaf) Transplant drench/soil: 21 days Foliar: 7 days

Ginseng 3 years

Leafy petiole vegetables (Crop subgroup 4B)

45 days

Sweet potato 125 days

Tomato (field) 7 days

Concept New broad-spectrum insecticide with two modes of action

Group 3+4 Head and stem brassica vegetables (Crop subgroup 5A)

7 days 1 hour 24 hours

Tomato

Decis Fast, broad-spectrum insect control

Group 3 Asparagus N/A 1 hour 12 hours

Broccoli 3 days

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Brussels sprout 1 day

Kale

Onion 5 days

Pepper 3 days

Sweet corn 5 days

Tomato 3 days

Movento Two-way systemic insecticide

Group 23 Brassica leafy vegetables (Crop group 5)

1 day When dry 12 hours


Fruiting vegetables (Crop group 8)

Leafy vegetables (Crop group 4)

3 days

Tuberous and corm vegetables (Crop subgroup 1C)

7 days

Product quick reference guide (continued)

Always refer to current product labels for complete use guidelines.All labels are available at BayerCropScience.ca or call 1 888-283-6847 for more information.



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Restrictions



Rainfast Re-entry

Insecticides (continued)

Oberon Broad-spectrum miticide for vegetables

Group 23 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop group 9)

7 When dry 12 hours


Leafy green vegetables (Crop subgroup 4A)


2 days


12 hours

Sevin XLR Economical insect control

Group 1A Asparagus (seedlings, spears) 2 days 2 hours 12

Beet 7-21 days

Broccoli 5 days

Brussels sprout

Cabbage 3 days

Carrot 1 day

Cauliflower 3 days

Celery 5 days

Chinese cabbage 21 days

Dandelion

Endive

Horseradish 7 days

Kale 21 days

Kohlrabi 5 days

Lettuce (head)

Lettuce (leaf) 21 days

Mustard greens

Parsnip 14 days

Radish 7 days

Rutabaga

Salsify 7-21 days

Spinach 21 days

Swiss chard

Turnip (tops, root) 7 days

Watercress 21 days

Cucumber 5 days

Melon

Pumpkin

Squash

Eggplant 2 days

Pepper

Tomato

Sweet corn 1 day

Product quick reference guide (continued)Restrictions



Rainfast Re-entry

Herbicides

Excel Super Excellent grassy weed control

Group 1 Asparagus N/A 1 hour 12 hours

Broccoli 44 days

Cabbage 35 days

Carrot 38 days

Onion (dry bulb)

Cauliflower 43 days

Tomato 55 days

Ignite Broad-spectrum burndown of broadleaf and grassy weeds

Group 10 Asparagus N/A 4 hours 24 hours

Carrot

Lettuce

Onion

Pardner Reliable broadleaf weed control

Group 6 Garlic 58 days 1 hour 24 hours

Sweet corn 30 days

Onion (dry bulb) 75 days

Select/Centurion Consistent annual grass control

Group 1 Onion (dry bulb) 45 days 1 hour 12 hours

Spinach 14 days

Sencor Residual control of grassy and broadleaf weeds

Group 5 Asparagus 14 days 6 hours 12 hours

Carrot 60 days

Tomato

Growth Regulator

Ethrel Effective growth regulator to accelerate tomato ripeness

Tomato 14 days 5 hours 48 hours

Product quick reference guide (continued)


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DiseasesAliette Reason Rovral WP Tattoo C

Alternaria xBotrytis grey mold xBotrytis leaf blight xDowny mildew x x xGreen mold xPhytophthora xPurple blotch x

Pest Control Reference Guide

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HerbicidesExcel Super Ignite Pardner Select/Centurion Sencor

Broadleaf weeds x x xGrassy weeds x x x x

Please consult the individual product labels to ensure that your specific crop and pest is controlled/suppressed.

Insects and mitesAdmire Concept Decis Movento Oberon Sevin XLR

Aphids x x xArmyworms xAsparagus beetle x xBlack cutworm

Broad mite xCabbage looper x xColorado potato beetle x x x x

Corn earworm x xCucumber beetle x xCutworm (climbing) xDiamondback moth x x xEuropean chafer xEuropean corn borer x xFlea beetle x x xGrasshopper xImported cabbageworm x x x

Leafhopper xLygus bug xMeadow spittlebug xNorthern corn rootworm x

Onion thrip xPsyllids xPurplebacked cabbageworm x

Squash bug xStink bug xSwede midge xTarnished plant/bug xTomato fruitworm xTomato hornworm x xTwo-spotted spider mite x

Western bean cutworm x

Whitefly x

Growth regulatorEthrel

Accelerate tomato ripeness

x




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Fungicides Aliette ...... 12

Reason ...... 13

Rovral WP ...... 14

Tattoo C ...... 15

Fungicid

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Features and benefits• Fullysystemicfungiciderapidlyabsorbedbyrootsandleaves,allowingtheplanttobuilditsown defense against disease• Movesbothupanddowninsidetheplanttoprotectnewgrowthbetweentreatments• Complexmodeofactionhelpsavoidresistancedevelopment• Applicationflexibility–canbeapplieduptofivetimesperyearinbroccoli,bokchoy,ginseng, lettuce, onion and rutabaga• GroupUfungicide

Crops, pests, method of treatment, rates, pre-harvest interval and maximum applications

Crop Pests Method of treatment

Rate Pre-harvest interval (days)

Maximum applications

Belgian endive1

Phytophthora root rot

Foliar, post-harvest application

15 g/m2 21 between application and sale

1

Broccoli Downy mildew Foliar, ground application

2.25-3.125 kg/ha (0.91-1.25 kg/ac.)

7 5

Bok choy

Ginseng Phytophthora, foliar and root rot

5.5 kg/ha (2.2 kg/ac.)

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Lettuce Downy mildew 2.8 kg/ha (1.1 kg/ac.)

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Onion Downy mildew Purple blotch

Rutabaga Downy mildew 2.25-3.125 kg/ha (0.91-1.25 kg/ac.)

1For use on roots for Belgian endive (chicon) production only.

Application tips• Rainfastinonehour• Avoid applying in very early spring before leaves emerge or in fall during leaf senescence• Applyasapreventivetreatmentduringconditionsconducivetodisease

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasan80%waterdispersiblegranular(WDG)• Availablein2.26kgfoil-linedbags

Fully systemic fungicide for many vegetable crops

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Features and benefits• Localsystemicactivitytoprotectnewgrowth• Translaminarmovementtoprotectbothsidesoftheleaf• Stronganti-sporulantactivity• Concentratedflowableformulationreducesamountofproducttohandle• Group11fungicide





Bulb vegetables (Crop group 3)

Downy mildew

(suppression)Foliar, ground application

400 mL/ha (162 mL/ac.)

7 4


400-600 mL/ha (162-243 mL/ac.)

2 3


Downy mildew 400 mL/ha (162 mL/ac.)

14 4

Applications tips• Rainfastinonetotwohours• Beginapplicationsassoonasconditionsbecomefavourablefordiseasedevelopment• Applicationsshouldbemadeona5-10dayintervaldependingondiseaseconditions• Tolimitthepossibilityoffungicideresistance,Reason(oranyotherGroup11fungicide) should be used on alternate applications

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa500g/Lliquidflowable• Availablein2Ljugs

Systemic protection against downy mildew in brassica, bulb and cucurbit vegetables

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Features and benefits• Providesprotectantandlocallysystemicactivity• Penetratestheplantandprovidesactivityinsurroundingtissue• Group2fungicide





Cabbage (stored)

Alternaria Foliar, ground application

3 kg/ha (1.2 kg/ac.)

7 1

Cauliflower 5

Garlic Green mold Seed dip 4 g/L N/A

Ginseng Alternaria leaf blight

Foliar, ground application

1.1 kg/ha (445 g/ac.)

30 3

Leek Botrytis leaf blight

1.5 kg/ha(607 g/ac.)

15 4

Lettuce (field)

Grey mold 4

Onion (dry bulb)

Botrytis leaf blight

15 N/A

Botrytis leaf blight Downy mildew

0.75 kg/ha (300 g/ac.) tank mixed with the recommended rate of Maneb 80W or ManzateTM 2001,2

1The addition of a non-ionic adjuvant will improve performance. 2Consult the Maneb 80W or Manzate 200 label for rates, precautions and limitations.

Applications tips• Rainfastinonehour• Useadequatesprayvolumestoensurecompletecoverageofcrop

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa500g/kgwettablepowder• Availablein1kgbags

Effective control of fungal diseases in vegetable crops

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Features and benefits• Combinessystemicactionandcontactactivity• Long-lastingprotection• Protectsfromtheinsideoftheplantpreventingwash-offwithsubsequentrainfalls• Penetratesthestemandleafsurfaceandprotectsnewgrowth• GroupU+Mfungicide






Downy mildew Foliar, ground application

1.8-2.7 L/ha (730 mL-1.1 L ac.)

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Application tips• Rainfastinsixhours• Thoroughspraycoverageofallplantmaterial(particularlylowerstems)isessentialtoattain optimum performance• Beginapplicationswhenconditionsarefavourablefordiseasedevelopmentbutbeforeinfection occurs. Continue on 7-14 day intervals until the threat of disease is over.• Usethehighrateandshorterapplicationintervalunderhighdiseasepressureandwhenconditions of rapid disease development exist. When using intervals longer than seven days, alternate with an application of a contact fungicide between Tattoo C applications.


Contact and systemic activity for downy mildew in cucurbits

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Insecticides

Admire ...... 18

Concept ...... 20

Decis ...... 22

Movento ...... 24

Oberon ...... 25

Sevin XLR ...... 26

Insecticides

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Features and benefits• Highlyeffective,systemicinsecticide–rapidlyabsorbedbyplanttissueforearlyprotection• Admirekillspestsoncontactandthroughingestion• Applicationflexibility–useAdmireasatransplantdrench,soilapplicationorfoliarspray• Group4insecticide






Aphids (including cabbage aphid, green peach aphid and turnip aphid)

Sidedress (soilinjection)

730 mL/ha (295 mL/ac.)

21 Transplant drench, soil/sidedress: 1

Foliar: 2Foliar, ground application

200 mL/ha (81 mL/ac.)

7


Cucumber beetle Soil application

18 mL/100 m row 21

Transplant, water application

25 mL/1,000 plants

Eggplant Colorado potato beetle

Transplant, soil application

7-10 mL/100 m row 70


200 mL/ha(81 mL/ac.)

7

Field lettuce (head and leaf)1

Lettuce aphid Transplant application (tray plug drench)

10.2 mL/1,000 plants

21

Soil application(field drench)

650 mL/ha (263 mL/ac.)


200 mL/ha (81 mL/ac.)

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1British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island only.

Trusted broad-spectrum insect control in vegetable crops

Crops, pests, method of treatment, rates, pre-harvest interval and maximum applications (continued)




Ginseng European chafer larvae2

Soil application

1.2 L/ha (486 mL/ac.)

3 years Transplant drench, soil/sidedress: 1

Foliar: 2Leafy petiole vegetables (Crop subgroup 4B)

Aphids (including green peach aphid)

0.73-1.3 L/ha(295-526 mL/ac.)

45

Sweet potato3 European chafer larvae3

Soil application (field drench)

1.2L/ha (486 mL/ac.)

125

Tomato (field)4 Colorado potato beetle

Transplant, soil application

7-10 mL/100 m row

N/A 1


200 mL/ha (81 mL/ac.)

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2Reduction in numbers. 3Ontario and Quebec only. 4Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada only.

Applications tipsTransplant/Soil• IfyouareusingAdmireasatransplantdrenchorsoiltreatment,donotapplyafoliarCNIsuch as Admire, Alias®, Assail® or Grapple®

Foliar• Rainfastinsixhours• Foroptimalcontrol,goodcoverageoffoliageisneeded• Toensurelong-termcontrolofpests,sprayprogramsshouldfollowresponsibleresistance management strategies that rotate Admire with other insecticides with different modes of action

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa240g/Lliquidflowable• Availablein1Land3.785Ljugs

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Features and benefits• Newfoliarinsecticidewithbroad-spectrumefficacyforawiderangeofcrops• FormulatedwithnewO-TEQ™technology–auniqueflowableformulationformaximumefficacy• Providesquickknockdownandlong-lastingcontrolwithbothcontactandsystemicactivity• Combinestwoactiveingredientswithdifferentmodesofactionforgreatresistancemanagement• Excellentreplacementfororganophosphatesbecauseofitsbroadspectrumofactivity• Group3+4insecticide





Head and stem brassica vegetables (Crop subgroup 5A)

AphidsCabbage looper Crucifer flea beetleDiamondback mothImported cabbageworm


650 mL/ha (263 mL/ac.)

7 3

Tomato Colorado potato beetleTomato hornworm

Applications tips• Rainfastinonehour• Applyoncethetargetpestpopulationhasreachedeconomicthresholdsaccordingtolocal recommendations• DonotapplyConceptfollowingaseedtreatmentorsoilapplicationofaGroup4insecticide

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasan85g/Loildispersionliquid• Availablein5.26Ljugs

New broad-spectrum insecticide with two modes of action

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Features and benefits• Themostpowerfulsyntheticpyrethroidinsecticideonthemarket• Worksveryfast–oncontactandbyingestion• Effectiveonabroadrangeofinsectpests• Group3insecticide





Asparagus Asparagus beetle Foliar, ground application


Do not apply to asparagus prior to the cutting of spears

3

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Cabbage looper Diamondback mothImported cabbageworm

150-200 mL/ha(61-81 mL/ac.)

3 3 or 1 on high organic (muck) soils

Cabbage Cabbage looper Diamondback mothFlea beetle Imported cabbageworm

Brussels sprout

Cabbage looper Diamondback mothImported cabbageworm

1

Kale Cabbage looper Diamondback mothImported cabbageworm Purplebacked cabbageworm


N/A

Onion Onion thrip 200 mL/ha (81 mL/ac.)

5 1

Fast-acting control of major insects in a wide range of vegetable crops





Pepper European corn borer


250-300 mL/ha (101-121 mL/ac.)

3 3

Sweet corn Corn earwormEuropean corn borerWestern bean cutworm

Foliar, ground or aerial application

5 2

Tomato Colorado potato beetle


100-150 mL/ha(40-61 mL/ac.)

3 3 or 1 on high organic (muck) soils

Applications tips• Rainfastinonehour• Insoilswithhighorganiccontent(mucksoils),specialcareinapplicationisnecessary.Applynomore than 200 mL/ha (81 mL/ac.). Apply only once during each crop year on muck soil, prior to August 1.• Wherearaterangeisgiven,thehigherrateshouldbeusedwhen: • Thecropcanopyisdenseandfoliagewillinhibitthoroughspraycoverage • Anumberofinsectgrowthstagesarepresent • Insectpopulationsarehigh• Ensureinsectsarecontactedbyspray,evenwhenlocatedonundersideofleavesoriffoliageisdense• Comprehensivespraycoverage(includingtheundersideofleavesandthroughoutdensecropcanopies) is essential for effective control

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa50g/Lemulsifiableconcentrate• Availablein1Ljugs

5EC

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Features and benefits• Uniquetwo-waysystemiccontrolofsuckinginsectpests• Travelsupanddowntheentireplanttoprotectleaves,rootsandnewgrowth• Longresidualcontrolprovidesextremelyeffectiveactivityonhard-to-controlpests like aphids and psyllids• Controlspeststhatproductswithonlycontactortranslaminaractivityoftenmiss• Residualactivitycontinuestoprotectnewgrowth• Newclassofchemistryprovidesdifferentmodeofactionforbetterresistance management and rotation options• Group23insecticide





Brassica leafy vegetables(Crop group 5)

Aphid Swede midge larvae


220-365 mL/ha (89-148 mL/ac.)

1 2

Cucurbit vegetables(Crop group 9)

Aphid

Fruiting vegetables(Crop group 8)

AphidPsyllid

Leafy vegetables (Crop group 4)

Aphid 3


AphidPsyllid

7 2-3

Applications tips• Rainfastwhendry• Minimumsevendayintervalbetweenapplications• Mosteffectivewhenappliedasapreventativetreatmentorbeforepopulationsreach damaging levels• Mustbeappliedwithoneofthefollowingadjuvants:non-ionic(e.g.Agral90orAg-surf), methylatedseedoil(e.g.Hasten),orhorticulturaloilat0.2%v/v• Goodcoverageisimportant,productwillnotmovetoolderleaves,astheseleaves are not being fed by the plant’s transport system• ApplywhensufficientleaftissueispresenttoallowformaximumuptakeofMoventobytheplant• Forhighinsectpressureandforfasterknockdown,afollow-upapplicationmaybenecessary seven days after the initial application

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa240g/Lliquid• Availablein2Ljugs

Two-way systemic foliar insecticide for control of a broad range of

sucking insect pests in vegetables

Features and benefits• Newchemicalclassofinsecticideswithnewmodeofaction• Controlsmosteconomicallyimportantspeciesofmitesatallgrowthstages–eggs,nymphs and adults (female only) • Excellentresidualactivity• Nocross-resistancetootheracaricidesandinsecticides• Highaffinityforwaxysurfaceprovidesextendedresidualactivityandshortrainfastperiod (as soon as the leaf surface is dry)• Verystableinsunlight• Group23insecticide





Cucurbit vegetables(Crop group 9)

Two-spotted spider mite Whiteflies (silverleaf, sweet potato)

Ground, aerial application

500-600 mL/ha (200-243 mL/ac.)

7 3


Broad mite Two-spotted spider mite Whiteflies (silverleaf, sweet potato)

Leafy green vegetables (Crop subgroup 4A)

Whiteflies (silverleaf, sweet potato)


Tuberous and corm vegetables(Crop subgroup 1C)

Two-spotted spider mite Whiteflies

2

Applications tips• Rainfastwhendry• Rateisgenerallydependentonsizeoftheplantanddensityofthefoliage• Applyinadequatewaterforuniformcoverage• Forbestresultsthetreatmentshouldbemadewhenmiteorwhiteflypopulationsbeginto build and before a damaging population becomes established• Maximum600mL/ha(243mL/ac.)persevendayinterval


Broad-spectrum miticide for vegetables

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Features and benefits• Broad-spectrumcontrolofmorethan20differentinsectpests• Controlspestsbycontactandingestion• Solidresidualactivity• Group1Ainsecticide





Asparagus (seedlings, spears)

Asparagus beetle Climbing cutworm


2.5-6.4 L/ha (1-2.6 L/ac.)

2 3

Beet (tops, root)

Broccoli

Brussels sprout

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Chinese cabbage

Dandelion

Endive

Horseradish

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lettuce (leaf, head)

Mustard greens

Parsnip

Radish

Rutabaga

Salsify

Spinach

Swiss chard

Turnip (tops, root)

Watercress

Armyworms Corn earworm Diamondback moth (larvae) Imported cabbageworm Lygus bug Meadow spittlebug Stink bug

2.5-5.25 L/ha(1-2.2 L/ac.)

21 – beet top, Chinese cabbage, dandelion, endive, kale, lettuce (leaf), mustard greens, salsify tops, spinach, swiss chard, turnip tops, watercress14 – parsnip 7 – beet roots, horseradish, radish, rutabaga, salsify root, turnip root5 – broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, kohlrabi, lettuce (head)3 – cabbage, cauliflower1 – carrot

Flea beetle Leafhopper

1.25-2.5 L/ha(506 mL-1 L/ac.)

Six spotted leafhopper

1.08-1.56 L/ha(437-631 mL/ac.)

Economical broad-spectrum insect control





Cucumber Climbing cutworm Cucumber beetle Flea beetle Leafhopper Squash bug


2.5 L/ha(1 L/ac.)

5 3

Melon

Pumpkin

Squash

Eggplant

Pepper

Tomato

Colarado potato beetle

1.25 L/ha (506 mL/ac.)

2

Flea beetle Leafhopper

2.5 L/ha(1 L/ac.)

European corn borerFall armyworm Tomato fruitwormTomato hornworm

2.5-5.25 L/ha(1-2.1 L/ac.)

Stink bug Tarnished plant bug

5.25-6.4 L/ha(2.1-2.6 L/ac.)

Climbing cutworm 45 mL/100 m row

Sweet corn Climbing cutworm 45 mL/100 row 1

Corn earworm European corn borer Fall armyworm Northern corn rootworm (adults)

Foliar, ground or aerial application

2.5-4 L/ha(1-1.6 L/ac.)

Grasshopper 1.25-2.5 L/ha(506 mL-1 L/ac.)

Applications tips• Rainfastintwohours• Applyinsufficientvolumetoobtainthoroughcoverage• Whenadosagerangeisindicated,usealowerrateonyoungerplantsandearlyinstars, and higher rates on larger plants, advanced instars and adults• Donotdilutegreaterthan1:39(SevinXLR:water)wherewash-offresistanceisdesired• Sprayprogramsshouldfollowresponsibleresistancemanagementstrategiesthatrotate Sevin XLR with other insecticides with different modes of action


Sevin XLR

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Herbicides

Excel Super ......30

Ignite ......31

Pardner ......32

Select/Centurion ......34

Sencor ......36

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Herb

icides

Features and benefits • Speciallyformulatedherbicideforsuperiorcontroloftoughannualgrassyweeds • Group1herbicide





Asparagus Foxtail (green, yellow)Barnyard grassCrabgrassFall panicumOld witchgrassWild proso milletVolunteer corn


670 mL/ha (271 mL/ac.)

Do not treat spears prior to or during harvest

1

Broccoli 44

Cabbage 35

Carrot 38

Onion (dry bulb)

Cauliflower 43

Tomato 55

Application tips• Rainfastinonehour• Forbestresults,applywhengrassyweedsareyoungandactivelygrowing– i.e. 1 to 6 leaf stage (5-25 cm for volunteer corn)• Uniform, thorough spray coverage of the foliage is essential for effective control • A time interval of four days before or after application is required before any other chemical is applied (except registered tank mixes)

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa80.5g/Lemulsifiableconcentrate• Availablein5.4Ljugs

Excellent grassy weed control in a range of vegetable crops

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Features and benefits • Broad-spectrumburndownofbroadleafandgrassyweeds • Worksquickly,controlsweedswithin7to10days • Group10herbicide


Crop Method of treatment Rate Pre-harvest interval (days)


Asparagus Stale seedbed or after spears have been harvested

2.7-5 L/ha (1.1-2 L/ac.)

N/A N/A

Carrot Stale seedbed

Lettuce

Onion

Rate and weeds controlled

Rate Weeds controlled Rate range

2.7-4 L/ha(1.1-1.6 L/ac.)

Common chickweed Green foxtail Lamb’s-quarters StinkweedWild mustard

The higher rate range should be used when:•Thecroporweedgrowthisheavyordense•Theweedsarelarge•Theenvironmentalconditionsarecool and dry•Therearehighpopulationsofweedspresent at application4 L/ha

(1.6 L/ac.)All of the above weeds plus:Redroot pigweed

4-5 L/ha (1.6-2 L/ac.)

All of the above weeds plus: DandelionOak-leaved goosefootWild buckwheat

Application tips• Rainfastinfourhours• Applyinaminimumof110-330L/haofwater(45-135L/ac.)• Therearenocroppingorrotationalrestrictionsafterapplication• Forbestresults,applytoemerged,young,activelygrowingweeds• Efficacyismaximizedifapplicationsaremadebetween9:00amand6:00pmtooptimizeherbicide interception by the leaf surface • Fastestactivityoccursduringwarmhumidweather• Igniteappliedalonehasnoresidualsoilactivity


Broad-spectrum burndown of broadleaf and grassy weeds

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Application tips• Rainfast in one hourGarlic• Applyearlypostemergence• Applyin 200-300 L water/ha (81-121 L water/ac.)Sweet corn• Cornmaybetreatedwithabroadcastpost-emergentapplicationattherecommendedratefromthe 4 leaf stage onward• Toensureadequatecoverageofweeds,droppipesshouldbeusedwhencornisbeyondthe8leaf stage or for a second application for later-germinating weeds such as cocklebur and velvetleaf• Applyin 200-300 L water/ha (81-121 L water/ac.)• Tank mix with atrazine or AAtrex® Liquid 480 for even broader weed controlOnion (dry bulb)• The first application should be made when onions are at the 2 to 3 leaf stage, and the second application made when onions are at the 4 to 5 leaf stage• Severe leaf burn may occur if weather conditions have not been conducive to the development of the outer waxy layer of the onion leaf• Applyin 200 L water/ha (81 L water/ac.)

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa280g/Lemulsifiableconcentrate• Availablein8Ljugs

Features and benefits • Reliablepost-emergentcontroloftoughbroadleafweeds • Excellentcropsafetyandnore-croppingrestrictions • Group6herbicide


Crop Pests* Method of treatment



Garlic American nightshadeBlueburCockleburCow cockleCommon buckwheatCommon groundselCommon ragweedGreen smartweedKochiaLady’s-thumbLamb’s-quartersPale smartweedPigweedRussian thistleStinkweedTartary buckwheatVelvetleafWild buckwheatWild mustard

Foliar, ground application (post-emergent)

1 L/ha (405 mL/ac.)

58 1

Sweet corn 1-1.2 L/ha (405-486 mL/ac.)

30 2

Onion (dry bulb)

Common groundsel 500 mL/ha (200 mL/ac.)

75

*Refer to label for weed timing

Reliable broadleaf weed control in a range of vegetable crops

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Features and benefits• SoldunderthebrandnameSelectinEasternCanadaandCenturioninWesternCanada• Post-emergentcontrolofthetoughestgrassyweeds,includingquackgrass• Excellentcropsafetyandconsistentweedcontrol,eveninstressfulweather• Widewindowofapplication,flexibleuserates• ComeswithAmigo® surfactant• Easyhandlingandmixing• Group 1 herbicide





Onion (dry) Barnyard grassFall panicumFoxtail(green andyellow)Proso milletVolunteercanary grassVolunteercereals(barley, oats,wheat)Volunteer cornWild oatsWitchgrass


125-190 mL/ha (51-77 mL/ac.) + Amigoadjuvant 0.5%v/v

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Crabgrass (smooth and large)Persian darnel

190 mL/ha (77 mL/ac.) + Amigo adjuvant0.5%v/v

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Annual bluegrass1


1

Quackgrass1

1Suppression.

Annual grass control in onions and spinach





Spinach Barnyard grassFall panicumFoxtail(green andyellow)Proso milletVolunteercanary grassVolunteercereals(barley, oats,wheat)Volunteer cornWild oatsWitchgrass


125-190 mL/ha (51-77 mL/ac.) + Amigoadjuvant 0.5%v/v

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Crabgrass(smoothand large)Persian darnelQuackgrass1


1Suppression.

Applications tips• Rainfastinonehour• Forbestresults,applySelect/Centurionwhenannualgrassesandvolunteercerealsarein the 2 to 6 leaf stage• Mosteffectivewhenappliedpriortotilleringwhenannualgrassesaresmallandactivelygrowing• Stressessuchasdrought,excessmoisture,lowtemperaturesand/orverylowrelativehumidity may reduce weed control. Regrowth by tillering may occur.• AlwaysaddSelect/Centuriontothespraytank,followedbyAmigo

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa240g/Lemulsifiableconcentrate• Availablein3Ljugs(withaccompanying9LjugofAmigoadjuvant)

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Features and benefits• Broad-spectrumbroadleafandgrassweedcontrol• Providesearlyweedcontrolduringcriticalcropstagesandreliableseason-longcontrolofannuals• Superiorcropsafety• Group5herbicide

Weeds controlled

Grassy weeds Broadleaf weeds

Barnyard grass Cheat grass Crabgrass Fall panicum Giant foxtailGreen foxtail Johnson grass (seedling) Witchgrass Yellow foxtail

Ball mustardCarpetweed1

CockleburCommon chickweedCommon ragweedCorn spurry3

Dandelion (seedling)Green smartweed Hempnettle3 Jimsonweed1

Lady’s-thumb Lamb’s-quarters Prickly mallow1

Prostrate pigweed Redroot pigweed Russian thistle Shepherd’s purse Stinkweed2 Tartary buckwheat

Velvetleaf Volunteer non-triazine tolerant canola Wild buckwheat2 Wild mustard Wild potato vine Yellow woodsorrel1

1Pre emergence only. 2Post emergence only. 3Suppression with multiple post-emergent applications of 75 DF at 200 g/ha (81 g/ac.) or 480 F at 300 mL/ha (121 mL/ac.). Note: Sencor does not control triazine-tolerant weed biotypes.


Crop Weeds controlled

Method of treatment



Asparagus(established)

Grassy and broadleaf weeds listed above

Ground application (boom or airblast before spears or ferns emerge)

75 DF – 1.5 kg/ha (607 g/ac.)480 F – 2.25 L/ha (911 mL/ac.)

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Carrota,b (processing)

Annual weeds including scentless chamomile


75 DF – 375 g/ha (152 g/ac.)480 F – 550 mL/ha (223 mL/ac.)

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aAtlantic Canada only. bFor use only on processing carrots previously treated with a pre-emergent application of Linuron herbicide.

Broad-spectrum weed control in a variety of vegetables


Crop Weeds controlled

Method of treatment



Tomatoc,d

(transplanted, grown for processing only)

Grassy and broadleaf weeds listed on page 36


Single application: 75 DF – 0.375-1.1 kg/ha (152-445 g/ac.)480 F – 0.55-1.75 L/ha (223-708 mL/ac.)

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Multiple applications: 75 DF – 200 g/ha (81 g/ac.) 480 F – 300 mL/ha (121 mL/ac.)

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cEastern Canada only. dCan be tank mixed in a pre-plant incorporated application for even greater weed control.

Applications tips• Rainfastinsixhours • Vigorous,continuousagitationisessentialforpropermixingthroughoutfillingandspraying operations. Return line agitation is not sufficient.• Sencorandallregisteredmixturesshouldbekeptagitatedandoncemixedusedimmediately• Sencorshouldbemixedwithwateronlyandnotwithfertilizersolutions• SensitivecropsfortheyearafterSencorapplicationinclude:onion,celery,pepper,colecrops, lettuce and spinach, sugar beet, table beet and turnip, pumpkin and squash, cucumber and melon, tobacco, and non-triazine tolerant canola (rapeseed)

Formulation and packaging• Formulatedasa75%dryflowableora480g/L flowable• 75DFavailablein2.5kgjugsor5x500gsolupaks• 480Favailablein5Ljugs

Growth Regulator

Ethrel ...... 40

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Features and benefits• Promotesripeningandcolouringoftomatoes• Liquidplantgrowthregulator• Acceleratesandpromotesearlieruniformandconcentratedtomatoripening• Especiallyvaluableforfruitintendedforprocessing• Loosensmaturefruitfromstemforeasierharvestandlessdamage


Crop Desired effect

Method of treatment



Tomatoes Ripening Ground 3.75 L/ha(1.52 L/ac.)

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Applications tips• Applywhen5to30%offruitsarepartlyredorred• Todetermineapplicationtime,pullafewplants,shakeofffruit,weighorcount,anddetermine percent of total which are partly red or red• Whentemperaturesareexpectedtoaveragelessthan18˚Candvegetablegrowthisdense, mix 6.4 L of Ethrel in 30-500 L of water and broadcast spray uniformly over 1 ha of foliage and fruit• Cooltemperaturescanslowcolourdevelopmentandextendtheperiodbetweentreatmentandharvest• Somedefoliationoryellowingoffoliagefollowingtreatmentwillbeobserved


Effective growth regulator to accelerate tomato ripeness

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Vegetable Product Guide - Bayer CropScience