Western flower thrips (WFT) insecticide management plan - Leeks, spring onions and shallots
Date: 01 May 2012
This information forms part of Western flower thrips (WFT) insecticide management plan.
Chemicals approved by the APVMA for off-label use in LEEKS, SPRING ONIONS and SHALLOTS.
Effective to 31 March 2017
Effective to 31 March 2017
| Chemical group | Active ingredient | Product concentration | Product rate | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinosyn (5A) |
(5)spinetoram |
120g/L |
40mL/100L |
PER13088; 3 day WHP. ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas and WA only. Vic use allowed under state control of use legislation. Do not apply more than 3 applications per crop. Apply as a foliar spray by boom spray or similar equipment. Thorough coverage of the crop necessary. Do not graze on feed treated crops for livestock. |
| Carbamate (1A) |
(S7) |
225g/L | 2L/ha | PER6914, 1 day WHP, All states (excluding Victoria). N.B. spring onions and shallots only. Vic: contact the Chemicals Standards Board, DNRE, Victoria. Allow a minimum of 5 days between consecutive sprays. Effective to 31 March 2013. |
| Organophosphate (1B) |
(5)phorate (S7) | 200g/kg |
5.0-7.5kg/ha (200g/kg phorate) 10-15kg/ha (100g/kg phorate) |
PER 8930; 10 week WHP, all states (except Vic). Vic: contact the chemical standards branch, DNRE, Vic. Apply as per label for onions. N.B. Spring onions and shallots only. PER 8930 applies to thrips generally as is applicable to western flower thrips. Effective to 31 July 2016 |
| Chlorfenapyr (13) |
chlorfenapyr |
360g/L |
400mL/ha |
PER 13205:ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas and WA only. Vic use allowed under state control of use legislation. 7 day WHP. Do not apply more than 3 applications per crop. Apply three applications at 3 day intervals. Make 3 consecutive applications at either 3-5 day intervals when temperatures are greater than 20oC or at 6-12 day intervals when temperatures are less than 20oC. For any further sprays required, use an approved product from another chemical group. Effective to 30 June 2017. |
(0) no resistance (1) low resistance (2) medium resistance (3) high resistance (4) extreme resistance (5) no information
Note for Victoria: Schedule 7 Poisons are ‘specified chemical products’ under Victoria’s control of use legislation. These products must be used in accordance with the approved label unless a permit has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE), Victoria. For further information please contact the Chemical Standards Branch, DNRE.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL
Users of agricultural (or veterinary) chemical products must always read the label and any Permit before using the product, and strictly comply with the directions on the label and the conditions of any Permit. Users are not absolved from compliance with the directions on the label or the conditions of the Permit by reason of any statement made or not made in this publication.
DISCLAIMER
The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by NSW Department of Primary Industries over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer.
This information forms part of Western flower thrips (WFT) insecticide management plan.
Author: G. Herron
