Comments: Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. REI is 5 days for tying, turning, and girdling and 12 hrs for all other activities. Both European red mite and two-spotted mite are listed for grapes on the current label. The label recommends the high rate for European red mite. The label recommends use of an organosilicone adjuvant such as Silwet L-77, Sylgard 309, or Kinetic with Acramite. In addition, a commercially available buffering adjuvant should be added to the solution to reduce the pH to a neutral/acidic range.

*NYADMIRE PRO (imidacloprid) – RESTRICTED-USE IN NY

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected use: mealybugs, leafhoppers

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 30 days. *^NYAdmire is a systemic insecticide that is taken up through the roots and distributed throughout the plant. It works best when applied through a drip system, although it can be applied as a subsurface side-dress. Maximum allowed per season is 32.0 fluid ounces per acre. [*^NYAlias 2F is a generic of soil applied imidacloprid]

*AGRI-MEK (abamectin) - RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (800) 888-8372

Selected use: two-spotted spider mite

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 28 days. Product must be applied in combination with nonionic surfactant. Do not make more than two applications per season. Amount of product per growing season cannot exceed 32 fl oz/A. Do not apply *Agri-mek 0.15 EC by aerial application in New York State. Currently, European red mite is not on the label. [*ABBA 0.15 EC is a generic that has abamectin as active ingredient]

*NY†ALTACOR (chlorantraniliprole) – RESTRICTED-USE IN NY

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 441-3637

Selected use: Grape berry moth, climbing cutworm
Comments: Not labeled for use in Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens counties of New York State. Also in NY, this product cannot be used within 100 feet of water body and aerial application is prohibited. Chlorantraniliprole is in the anthranilic diamide class of insecticides with a new mode of action that is selective against Lepidoptera and some other insect groups.

ASSAIL (acetamiprid) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (303) 623-5716

Selected uses: leafhoppers, plant bugs, grape phylloxera, Japanese beetle and rose chafer

Comments: Assail SG has recently been labeled for use on grapes in New York and elsewhere. The active ingredient is in the same chemical class as *^NYProvado (neonicitinoid) and is particularly effective against sucking insects such as leafhopper, but also has activity against some beetles such as Japanese beetle and rose chafer.

AVAUNT (indoxacarb) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 441-3637

Selected use: Japanese beetle, grape berry moth

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 7 days. Avaunt has activity against a number of chewing insects including Japanese beetle and grape berry moth. It will help suppress leafhoppers. Conserves some beneficial arthropods. Two applications per season with minimum of 21 days between applications.

^*BAYTHROID XL (cyfluthrin) – RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE –read the label

Signal word: DANGER

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected uses: leafhoppers, grape berry moth, minor insects

Comments REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 3 days. This is a broad-spectrum insecticide in the same chemical class as phenpropathrin and bifenthrin. Harsh on natural enemies and bees as well as aquatic organisms. Maximum use allowed per 14-day interval is 3.2 fl. ounces/A and maximum allowed per crop season is 12.8 fl. ounces/A.

^BELT SC (flubendiamide) – read the label

Signal word: Caution

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected uses: Lepidoptera pests

Comments: ^Belt is not yet labeled for NY. Do not apply ^Belt more than 3 times per crop season and do not apply more than 12 fl oz per acre per crop season. ^Belt has a 7 days DTH and 12 hr REI.

BIOBIT, DIPEL (biological insecticides, active ingredient - Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 892-0099,

Selected use: grape berry moth

Comments: Biobit and Dipel are highly selective insecticides. Larvae must eat deposits of the insecticide to be affected. Close scouting with early attention to infestation is recommended. Apply when larvae are young. Thorough coverage is needed to provide a uniform deposit at the site of larval feeding. Larvae stop feeding after eating a lethal dose of the insecticide and will die within several days. Consult the label for information concerning active ingredient, application, and tank-mix compatibility.

^*CAPTURE (bifenthrin) – RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE –read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (800) 331-3148

Selected uses: leafhoppers, grape berry moth, minor insects

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 30 days. This is a broad-spectrum insecticide in the same chemical class as fenpropathrin and cyfluthrin. Harsh on natural enemies and bees as well as aquatic organisms. Maximum use allowed per acre per season is 6.4 oz (.1 lb ai). [*Bifenture EC and *Fanfare 2 EC are two generic products that have bifenthrin as active ingredient]

^CLUTCH (clothianidin) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 228-5635 Ext 174

Selected uses: Sucking insects

Comments: Not labeled for use in NY. This product is in the same chemical class as imidacloprid, although the different neonicotinoids differ somewhat in spectrum of activity. ^Clutch has activity against grape berry moth and Japanese beetle. No more than two applications per year are allowed. ^Clutch has a 0 day to harvest restriction and 12 hour REI.

*DANITOL (fenpropathrin) - RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (800) 892-0099

Selected uses: leafhoppers, grape berry moth, minor insects

Comments: REI = 24 hrs, DTH = 21 days. *Danitol 2.4 EC is a broad-spectrum insecticide with some miticidal activity. Harsh on natural enemies and bees as well as aquatic organisms. Do not apply more than once every 7 days and do not exceed 42.66 fl oz/A per season. Frequent use may disrupt biological control of spider mites.

DELEGATE (spinetoram) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 992-5994

Selected use: Lepidoptera, thrips

Comments: Delegate is the next generation development of spinosad, a fermentation product with insecticidal properties. Recent trials show it has good activity against grape berry moth. Do not apply more than 19.5 oz of Delegate and no not make more than 5 applications per year. Delegate has a 7 day to harvest restriction and 4 hour REI.

*DIAZINON (*Diazinon) - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: see label

Selected use: fruit fly

Comments: Do not apply within 28 days of harvest. Do not apply within 18 days of harvest if a spreader sticker is used.

EVERGREEN (pyrethrin) –read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (888) 740-8712

Selected uses: broad-spectrum, including multicolored Asian lady beetle

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 0. A broad-spectrum insecticide based on natural pyrethrins which are related to synthetic pyrethroids. Pyrethins have a relatively short residual. Evergreen is relatively non-toxic to honey bees. It is highly toxic to fish. Recent research in Ohio and New York suggests that Evergreen provides some control of multicolored Asian lady beetle by repelling adults as well as some toxic effects.

IMIDAN (phosmet) – Some formulations RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (888) 478-0789

Selected uses: Japanese beetle, grape leafhopper, grape berry moth

Comments: Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. Do not enter treated area within 14 days unless proper protective clothing is worn for material purchased after summer 2006, which has a new label. Material with old label can still be used. Activity of Imidan may be reduced when the spray solution has a pH of 7 or higher. The pH of the spray solution must be corrected by the addition of a suitable buffering or acidifying agent for optimum insecticidal activity. Fixed copper formulations and lime should not be used with Imidan.

^INTREPID (methoxyfenozide) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (215) 592-3000

Selected uses: grape berry moth and other Lepidoptera

NOTE: DEC approval for use of ^Intrepid on grapes in New York is pending. Although it is not legal to use in New York, it is legal to use in Pennsylvania.

Comments: This is an insect growth regulator that interferes with larval development. It appears to be most effective when applied at the start of egg-laying rather than at egg-hatch. Hence, ^Intrepid should be applied somewhat earlier than broad-spectrum materials such as carbaryl. ^Intrepid has been shown to have long residual (several weeks). Do not apply
within 30 days of harvest. Latron B-1956 spreader/sticker is recommended to maximize coverage.

JMS STYLET OIL (aliphatic petroleum distillate) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (866) 778-9538

Selected uses: spider mites, powdery mildew - see Fungicides

Comments: Has some activity against spider mites, especially with repeated applications. Coordinate use with fungicide program. Multiple applications, starting at 3-inch shoot growth, have been shown to reduce populations of European red mites in a vineyard study conducted in the Finger Lakes. There are legal restrictions on the use of this product and compatibility problems with various nutrient sprays and other pesticides, including Captan, *Vendex, and sulfur. Check the label for details.

note: In controlled tests, two or more applications of JMS Stylet Oil near veraison have resulted in a modest but consistent lowering of Brix values (1° to 2°) at harvest. In contrast, applications before this period have had no effect on Brix values.

^KELTHANE (Dicofol) - read the label

Signal word: DANGER

Medical emergency: (800) 992-5994

Selected uses: two-spotted and European red mites

Comments: REI = 48 hrs. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. ^Kelthane WSP and sulfur may be used in combination without increasing phytotoxicity for varieties not sensitive to sulfur. Increase gallons per acre to achieve good coverage. Since ^Kelthane is susceptible to alkaline hydrolysis (see New York Food and Life Science Bulletin 118), growers who are using high pH water may need to add a buffering agent. Fixed copper and lime should not be used with ^Kelthane.

*LANNATE (methomyl) - RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: DANGER

Medical emergency: (800) 441-3637

Selected uses: grape leafhopper, grape berry moth

Comments: Effective against eastern grape leafhopper and grape berry moth. Use in vineyards with suspected resistance to Sevin (also consider *^NYProvado). Do not apply within 14 days of harvest for wine and juice grapes. One day to harvest for fresh market grapes. Note that there is a 7-day reentry interval for grapes. Do not apply more than 4.5 lbs a.i./A/crop. Do not use with Bordeaux mixture. Tank-mix solutions containing
boron may affect solubility. Introduce boron-containing solutions last after the correct amount of *Lannate has dissolved.

LORSBAN (chlorpyrifos) - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (800) 992-5994

Selected use: grape root borer

Comments: REI = 24 hrs, DTH = 35 days. Apply just before pest emerges from the soil in mid to late summer. Do not allow spray to contact fruit or foliage. Do not make more than one application per season. Note that except for some sites in eastern Pennsylvania, grape root borer is not a problem at the current time.

M-PEDE (insecticidal soap) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 992-5994

Selected uses: leafhopper, spider mites

Comments: Avoid spraying when blossoms are present. Apply early morning or when the temperature is lowest and the humidity is highest. Do not apply to vines under moisture stress or when temperature is above 90°F. Do not apply sprays in excess of 75 gallons of spray per acre to table grapes after grapes reach 1/4-inch diameter. If water has a high mineral content, check for compatibility. Consult the label for information concerning active ingredient, application, and tank-mix compatibility.

MOVENTO (spirotetramat) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected uses: sucking insects

Comments: New chemistry that is applied to foliage and has “2-way systemicity” moving to all areas of the vine. Movento has a minimum interval of 30 days between applications and a maximum of 12.5 fl oz per season. Must be used with spray adjuvant/additive having spreading and penetrating properties. However, do not use Induce on grape when fruit is present. Also, certain adjuvants are not compatible with some pesticides leading to phytotoxicity; consult labels. For table and fresh market grapes, Movento must be used before bloom. There is a 7 DTH and a 24 hr REI.

†NEXTER (pyridaben) - read the label

Signal word: WARNING

Medical emergency: (888) 478-0798

Selected uses: mites, some activity against leafhoppers

Comments: REI = 12 hrs, DTH = 7 days. Do not make more than 2 applications per season (26.4 oz/A), with a minimum of 30 days between applications. Do not apply by air. Lower rate effective against European red mite. Higher rate may be necessary for good control of two-spotted spider mite. Not registered for use on Long Island, NY.

ONAGER MITICIDE (hexythiazox)

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (888) 478-0798

Selected uses: mites

Comments: Can only be applied through ground equipment. Toxic to eggs and motile immature mites and also sterilizes adult females. Impact on population growth is delayed.

*NYPROVADO SOLUPACK (imidacloprid) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected use: Leafhoppers

Comments: The solupak is a 75% wettable powder formulation. Effectiveness against other grape insect pests has not been investigated in our region. There is a 12-hour REI for this product. Applications can be made up to the day of harvest.

*NYPROVADO 1.6 (imidacloprid) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected use: Leafhoppers and some other sucking insects

Comments: Imidacloprid, applied to foliage, is not systemic. It is very effective against sucking insects such as leafhoppers. Mealybugs also included on label. Bayer is phasing out *^NYProvado 75 WSP in favor of this formulation. There is a 12-hour REI for this product. Applications can be made up to the day of harvest.

SEVIN (carbaryl) - read the label

Signal word: CAUTION, WARNING.The signal word for Sevin 4F and XLR is CAUTION. The signal word for Sevin 80WSP is WARNING.

Medical emergency: (800) 334-7577

Selected uses: Japanese beetle, grape leafhopper, grape berry moth, climbing cutworms, grape flea beetle, rose chafer, red-banded leafroller, eight-spotted forester, European fruit lecanium.

Comments: Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Fixed copper formulations and lime should not be used with Sevin. Do not use this product in water with pH values above 8.0 unless a buffer is added. To avoid possible injury to tender foliage, do not apply to wet foliage or when rain or high humidity is expected during the next 2 days.

resistance warning: Problems controlling Eastern grape leafhopper with carbaryl in a few Finger Lakes vineyards and grape berry moth in a few Lake Erie vineyards are suspected to have occurred because of resistance. Alternative materials, such as *^NYProvado, *Danitol, or *Lannate for leafhoppers and Imidan, *Danitol, or Bt for berry moth, are recommended for these vineyards.

*THIONEX (endosulfan) - RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: DANGER

Medical emergency: (877) 250-9291

Selected use: grape phylloxera (leaf form)

Comments: Do not exceed three applications per year or a maximum of 6 lb/A/yr. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Do not enter treated area within 24 hours of application unless proper protective clothing is worn. Fixed copper formulations and lime should not be used with *endosulfan. Use only WP formulations of *Thionex.

CAUTION: Do not use on Baco, Concord, Chancellor, Colobel, or Cascade varieties of grapes because severe injury is likely to occur.

*VENDEX (fenbutatin-oxide) - RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE - read the label

Signal word: DANGER

Medical emergency: (800) 441-3637

Selected uses: European red mite, two-spotted spider mite

Comments: Do not apply *Vendex within 21 days of a previous application of this material. Do not enter treated area within 24 hours unless proper protective clothing is worn. Do not apply more than two times per season. Do not apply within 28 days of harvest. *Vendex 50WP is sold in 1-pound water soluble bags.

Do not use more than 2.5 pounds per acre.

NOTE: Fractions are used for purposes of conversion only.

Do not use partial bags. *Vendex is not toxic to beneficial predatory mites. According to the Cornell Tree-Fruit Guidelines, *Vendex WP is compatible with fixed copper sprays, although when fixed copper is mixed with lime, alkaline hydrolysis may occur.

^VENOM (dinotefuran) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 892-0099

Selected uses: Sucking insects, multi-colored Asian lady beetle

Comments: Not labeled for use in NY. This product is in the same chemical class as imidacloprid, although the different neonicotinoids differ somewhat in spectrum of activity. ^Venom includes grape berry moth and multicolored Asian lady beetle on grape label. No more than three applications per year are allowed. ^Venom has a 1 day to harvest restriction and 12 hour REI.

^VOLIAM FLEXI (thiamethoxam & chlorantraniliprole) – read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 888-8372

Selected uses: Lepidoptera, leafhoppers and other sucking insects, Japanese beetle.

Comments: ^Voliam flexi is not yet labeled for use in NY. This insecticide combines two different active ingredients: chlorantraniliprole (the same active as in *^NY†Altacor) and thiamethoxam, in the same chemical class as *^NYProvado (neonicitinoid). The two insecticide classes give ^Voliam Flexi a fairly broad spectrum of activity (see selected uses). Note that there is a limit of 9.0 oz per season of ^Voliam flexi, including a limit of 0.2 lb of chlorantraniliprole, with a minimum of 14 d between applications.

ZEAL (etoxazole)-read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 892-0099

Selected uses: Two-spotted spider mite, European red mite

Comments: A selective miticide that mainly controls eggs and immature stages. Hence, may appear slow acting compared to miticides that target adults. Note that Zeal use on grapes is allowed by supplemental labeling. The user must have the supplemental label in their possession at the time of application. A 2(ee) is required for use in NY against European red mite. This can be acquired from the internet at (http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/regulation/nysdec-lib/2ee/zealmite_2ee_706.pdf). The REI for Zeal is 12 hours. Days to harvest is 14 days. Note that the manufacturer will no longer be producing this formulation (granular) in the future.

ZEAL MITICIDE1 (etoxazole)-read the label

Signal word: CAUTION

Medical emergency: (800) 892-0099

Selected uses: Two-spotted spider mite, European red mite

Comments: A selective miticide that mainly controls eggs and immature stages. Hence, may appear slow acting compared to miticides that target adults. Note that a 2(ee) is required for use in NY against European red mite. This can be acquired from the internet at (http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/regulation/nysdec-lib/2ee/zealmite1_2ee_706.pdf). The REI for Zeal miticide 1 is 12 hours. Days to harvest is 14 days. Note that the manufacturer will only be producing this formulation (WSB) in the future.

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