David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Valent is introducing a new insecticide, Senstar, that has received a Delaware label. This is a combination of pyriproxyfen (Esteem and Knack) and spirotetramat (Movento). As such, it is strongest on Homopterans – aphids, whiteflies,… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu EPA is extending the comment period yet again for the proposed neonic risk mitigation interim decisions. You can see the announcement here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USAEPAOPPT/bulletins/28cbe3f.
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu FMC is launching a new insecticide, ELEVEST, and is in the process of securing state registrations. It is unknown if or how much will be available for 2020. This product is a premix of chlorantraniliprole… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu The miticide Zeal SC is receiving a 1 use/year supplemental label for sweet corn. Corteva has announced plans to cease chlorpyrifos manufacture at the end of 2020. As far as I am aware, generic manufacturers… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu EPA just released proposed registration changes to imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, and clothianidin, and they can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/proposed-interim-registration-review-decision-neonicotinoids. Imidacloprid summary: Proposed cancelling bulb vegetables, residential turf applications, on farm seed treatment to canola, millet,… Continue Reading
