Insecticides
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Thimet 15 G
Group 1 B
Formulation
Product
Company
Active ingredient
Formulation
Container size
Thimet (PCP# 10532)
American Vanguard Corp Phorate: 15%
Granules
20
kg, 25 kg bag
Crops, Insects Controlled and Rates
Crop
Insect controlled Rate per 100 m row
Specific comments
Potato
Wireworms
140
g in sandy or light soil
215
g in silt or heavy soils
Distribute the granules evenly in the furrow or granules may
be banded on each side of the row at planting time. Do not
apply later than at planting time. Do not harvest potatoes
within 90 days of planting.
Application Information
How to Apply
:
Apply with granular pesticide applicator.
Application Tips
Potatoes
:
Do not place in direct contact with the seed. Do not use in muck soils. Do not apply to any area not
specified on the label.
How it Works
A systemic, organophosphorus insecticide with effective initial residual activity against soil insects and other
arthropods.
Restrictions
Rainfall
:
Relatively insoluble in water; therefore, the effect of normal rainfall is not appreciable.
Grazing
:
Do not feed treated foliage within 60 days of treatment.
Re-entry
:
Do not enter or allow workers to enter treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 48 hours.
Environmental Precautions
This product is highly toxic to birds, small mammals, fish and aquatic invertebrates. Any spilled or exposed granules
must be incorporated into the soil or otherwise cleaned up from the soil surface.
Toxicity
High acute mammalian toxicity. Acute oral LD
50
(
rats) = 2 - 4 mg/kg. Acute dermal LD
50
(
rabbits) = 226 mg/kg.
Poisonous by skin contact, inhalation or swallowing. Repeated inhalation or skin contact may, without symptoms,
progressively increase susceptibility to poisoning.
Storage
Do not use or store in or around the home. Store open bags in labelled, sealed drums or heavy plastic bags.