Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu
Closer SC and Transform WP – (Dow AgroSciences ) – Sulfloxaflor , the active ingredient in Closer SC and Transform WP, recently received a federal label. It also now has a state label in Delaware. This active ingredient belongs to a novel chemical class called sulfoximines offering effective control of many important sap-feeding insect pests. Closer SC is labeled on a number of fruit and vegetable crops. Transform WP is labeled on a number of field crops as well as root and tuber vegetables, potatoes, and succulent and edible podded beans. Please refer to the following links for the complete list of crops labeled, use rates, and restrictions.
Closer SC – http://www.cdms.net/LDat/ldB67003.pdf
Transform WP – http://www.cdms.net/LDat/ldAM5001.pdf