By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for PURESPRAY GREEN® spray oil for management of aphids on Crop Group 4-13 (Leafy Vegetables) and wasabi in Canada. PURESPRAY GREEN® spray oil was already labeled for management of insects and powdery mildew on a wide range of crops in Canada. These minor use proposals were submitted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA); and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Pest Management Centre (AAFC-PMC) as a result of minor use priorities established by growers and extension personnel.
The following is provided as an abbreviated, general outline only. Users should be making insect and disease management decisions within a robust integrated pest management program and should consult the complete label before using PURESPRAY GREEN® spray oil.
| Crop(s) | Target | Rate (L product / 1000 L of water) | Application Information |
| Crop Group 4-13 (Leafy Vegetables) * | Deterrence of feeding by Aphids | 10 | Ground application only. Begin when aphids appear. Apply at 7-14 day intervals. Maximum 8 applications per year. 1 day pre-harvest interval. |
| Wasabi ** | Aphids | 6.8 – 9 | Begin when aphids appear. Apply at 7 day interval. 14 day pre-harvest interval. |
* – submitted by OMAFRA, ** – submitted by AAFC-PMC
TOXIC to aquatic organisms. Observe BUFFER ZONES specified under DIRECTIONS FOR USE. To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep slope, compacted soil, or clay. Avoid application when heavy rain is forecast. Contamination of aquatic areas as a result of runoff may be reduced by including a vegetative strip between the treated area and the edge of the water body. For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.
Follow all other precautions, restrictions, and directions for use on the PURESPRAY GREEN® spray oil label carefully.
For a copy of the new minor use label contact Travis Cranmer, Vegetable Crops Specialist, OMAFRA, Guelph (519) 835-3382, your regional supply outlet, or visit the PMRA label site http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/registrant-titulaire/tools-outils/label-etiq-eng.php
Note: This article is not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation for this particular product, but rather a notice of registration activity
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