Insecticides
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Restrictions
Rainfall
:
Avoid application of Assail 70 WP when heavy rain is forecast.
Pre-harvest Interval
: 7
days.
Re-entry
:
Do not enter treated areas for 12 hours after application.
Re-cropping
:
There are no rotational crop plant restrictions for this product.
Environmental Precautions
Assail is toxic to aquatic organisms and to non-target terrestrial plants. A buffer zone of 20 metres for application by
ground-boom sprayer should be established between the last spray swath and the edge of aquatic systems. A buffer
zone of 2 metres is required between the last spray swath and the edge of terrestrial habitats.
Runoff
:
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.
Toxicity
Moderate acute mammalian toxicity. Acute oral LD
50
(
rats) =1,064 mg/kg. Acetamiprid is toxic to bees exposed to
direct treatment, drift, or residues in flowering crops or weeds.
Storage
Store unused product in a cool, ventilated, dry, locked area. Do not allow prolonged storage in areas where
temperatures frequently exceed 46°C.
Beleaf
Group 9C
Formulation
Product
Company
Active ingredient
Formulation
Container size
Beleaf (PCP# 29796)
UAP Canada
Flonicamid: 50%
Water soluble granule 1 - 100 kg
Crops, Insects Controlled and Rates
Crop
Insects controlled
Rate per acre
Specific comments
Potato
Aphids
49 - 64
g
Use higher rates under extreme
pest populations and/or dense
plant foliage.
Registered Tank Mixes
None registered.
Application Information
How to Apply
:
Ground application only. Do not apply by air.
Water Volume
:
Ground: 38 L/acre minimum.
Application Tips
Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Do not apply
more than 64 grams per acre of Beleaf per application. Do not apply more than 192 grams per acre of Beleaf per
season.
How it Works
Flonicamid insecticide is a member of the pyridinecarboxamide class of chemistry and controls target pests by
contact and ingestion.
Assail 70 WP (cont’d)