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control, but we need to plan their use carefully, since they present a bee SAVE BIG
hazard. For growers not facing customer-driven restrictions on neonic use,
bee risk can be avoided by timing application so that the interval for bee on Technical Posters
risk expires before bees have access to the flowers. Lastly, rotation remains
critically important. We are starting to see resistance develop for a few 3 pc - Insect & Disease Posters
products, reinforcing the need to plan strong rotation across modes of action 18" x 24" (Item# 98-202)
(MOA). The following products have been effective. Remember to always read Special Price $30.00 (Reg. $39.95)
and follow the product label, especially when it comes to treating edibles. 2 pc - Herbicide & Weed Control Posters
18" x 24" (Item# 98-205)
Drench applications Special Price $30.00 (Reg. $39.95)
Especially useful when good spray coverage is difficult. Fertilizer Posters
18" x 24" (Item# 98-209)
Flagship (4A) – May also be used as a spray. Label allows a spray for some Special Price $20.00 (Reg. $29.95)
vegetable transplants (no drench on edibles). Four or more weeks of control. 6 Poster Set
Get all three poster sets for only $70.00
Kontos (23) – Spray or drench, including some vegetable transplants. Allow 18" x 24" (Item# 98-211)
2-3 weeks for activity. Up to 6 weeks of control from drench. Read label for • Insect & Disease
crop sensitivities, including geraniums, spikes and cordyline. • Herbicide & Weed Control
• Fertilizer
Mainspring (28) – Most effective by drench. Up to 6 weeks of control. Special Price $70.00 (Reg. $95.00)
Order by May 29, 2015, to receive the discount.
Marathon/Mantra/Mallet (4A) – May also be used as a spray. Up to 4
weeks of control. Label allows a spray for some vegetable transplants (no GGSPro.com
drench on edibles). 1.800.659.4346

Safari (4A) – Drench. Very quick uptake (24 hours) with quick knockdown.
Four or more weeks of control.

Spray applications

Aria (9C) – Feeding blocker. Translaminar. Four week residual.

Endeavor (9B) – Feeding blocker. Good bloom safety. Up to 3 week residual.

Enstar AQ (7A) – Insect growth regulator interrupts life cycle and prevents
maturation. May burn some blooms.

Fullfill (9B) – Feeding blocker. Label includes many edibles; sub Endeavor for
ornamentals. Up to 3 week residual.

M-Pede (UN) – Contact control only. May burn blooms/tender growth. Often
mixed with Azatin O, Azaguard or Molt-X for best control. OMRI listed.

Rycar (UN) – Contact and translaminar. Expectation for good bloom/plant
safety.

TriStar (4A) – Contact and translaminar with overnight knockdown. Up to 2
week residual. Label includes some vegetable transplants. Excellent bloom/
plant safety.

XXPire (4C and 5) – Contact and translaminar. Excellent bloom/plant safety.

Microbial insecticides

Fungal- or bacterial-based products offering soft control options. Effective
following multiple applications and slower than traditional chemistries.

Botanigard 22WP/Botanigard ES/Mycotrol O (UN) – Label includes any
edibles. Requires 3 spray applications at 3-5 day intervals. Best tank mixed
with Azatin 0, Azaguard or Molt-X. Botanigard WP offers greater plant and
BCA safety compared to the ES formulation. Mycotrol O is OMRI listed.

Grandevo PTO (UN) – Label includes many edibles. Weekly spray applications
at first sign of aphids, continue for three weeks. OMRI listed.

Preferal (UN) – Label includes many edibles. Drench or spray. Best spray
performance under extended high humidity. OMRI listed.

The pesticide information presented in this article is believed to be correct. However, it is
the responsibility of the applicator to read and follow all label instructions. Labels do change
without notice. Not all products mentioned are registered for use in all states. Some products
are restricted in some states and not in others. Other products may be safe and effective.