Venom Approved for BMSB in Some Fruit

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu and Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu

A Section 18 label for Venom (dinotefuran) has been approved for use on Delaware stone and pome fruits for brown marmorated stink bug management. This chemical has lower risk to beneficial insects. Maximum size of fruit orchard treated with Venom is 415 acres. There is a 12 hour REI, 3 day PHI.