With Transform insecticide, you can take back control of your crop and stop viruses in their tracks.

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2 OVERVIEW Aphids and whiteflys can suck the profitability right out of your crop. Their feeding has a direct effect on thrift and crop yield, but this is just the beginning of the trouble they can cause. When feeding they secrete a honeydew which attracts sooty mould and can ultimately downgrade crops. Feeding by whiteflies can also cause deformed fruit and discoloration through uneven ripening. Their feeding and movement is also the principal way that viruses are spread through crops. Viruses can cause significant yield loss and economic damage. Insecticide resistance should be top of mind when it comes to controlling these pests, in particular the green peach aphid which is resistant to more insecticides than any other species. With Transform insecticide, you can take back control of your crop and stop viruses in their tracks. WHAT IS TRANSFORM INSECTICIDE? Transform contains a powerful new active ingredient called Isoclast, a systemic foliar insecticide providing fast control of aphids and whitefly, thereby reducing the spread of disease and improving crop health. Isoclast belongs to a new insecticide group known as the Sulfoxamines which are classified in group 4C. A unique mode of action that makes Transform an ideal rotation partner for robust resistance management strategies. FEATURES OF TRANSFORM Superior aphid and whitefly control Fast knockdown and cessation of feeding to limit the spread of disease Systemic & translaminar movement to protect new untreated growth Extended residual control IPM friendly safe to key beneficial insects New mode of action for resistance management Excellent environmental & toxicological profile use with confidence ABOUT GREEN PEACH APHID Green peach aphid (GPA) feed extensively on many food sources, this is important because of its ability to transmit multiple viruses. Green peach aphid can overwinter as eggs, or reproduce asexually year-round on a large range of hosts, including potatoes, tomatoes, brassicas, beets or weeds, such as docks, sow thistle and capeweed. Some of the viruses transmitted by GPA include potato leaf roll, tomato yellow top, cucumber mosaic, lettuce mosaic and zucchini yellow mosaic. Direct feeding damage by low numbers of green peach aphid causes little damage to plants, although low numbers of aphids can spread unacceptable amounts of plant viruses. GPA is distributed worldwide and several resistant strains having been identified with recorded resistance to organophosphates, organochlorines, carbamates and synthetic pyrethroids (New Zealand Plant Protection Society, 215).

3 FAST KNOCK-DOWN UNTREATED * 24g ai/hl TRANSFORM CONTROL OF POTATO APHIDS (MACROSIPHUM EUPHORBIAE) (SUMMARY OF 4 TRIALS) 5 *Transform applied at 24g/1L 1 HOUR 1 HOUR NUMBER OF POTATO APHIDS (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) (PER SINGLE SUBSTRATE ASSESSED) HOUR 2 HOUR Untreated Transform (Isoclast) 2 ml/ ha TREATMENT Pirimor (pirimicarb) 5 g/ha ASSESSMENT TIMING (DAYS AFTER APPLICATION) 21 DAA 14 DAA 7-1 DAA 2-4 DAA Transform out performed pirimorcarb as demonstrated by 4 trials conducted by Dow AgroSciences. Transform consistently provided high levels of control of potato aphid out to 21 days after application. 6 HOUR 6 HOUR 225 CONTROL OF GREEN PEACH APHID (SUMMARY OF 12 TRIALS) 2 24 HOUR 24 HOUR NUMBER OF APHIDS (PER SINGLE SUBSTRATE ASSESSED) Photos: R. Annetts (DAS). SUPERIOR APHID CONTROL Consistently, Transform outperformed market standards demonstrating a high degree of control over multiple trials. Trials conducted by Dow AgroSciences on green peach aphid, potato aphid and cabbage aphid repeatedly exhibit fast knockdown and long lasting residual control ranging from days post treatment. 25 Untreated Transform (Isoclast) 2 ml/ha Transform (Isoclast) 3 ml/ha TREATMENT Confidor (imidacloprid) 25 ml/ha ASSESSMENT TIMING (DAYS AFTER APPLICATION) 21 DAA 14 DAA 7-1 DAA 2-4 DAA Pirimor (pirimicarb) 25 g/ha Chess (pymetrozine 4 g/ha Compilation of global trial data of the effect of Transform against green peach aphid on multiple crops. Conclusion: Transform gave very high levels of control of green peach aphid in all crops

4 Superior aphid and whitefly control AVERAGE % CONTROL OF CABBAGE APHID SUMMARY OF ALL AUSTRALIAN & NZ TRIALS GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY - TRANSFORM 4 ML/HA PERCENTAGE OF CONTROL PERCENTAGE OF CONTROL DAA 7DAA 14DAA 14DAA 21DAA 21DAA >25DAA >25DAA 26 France Tomato large nymphs (4-5th instar) 2/Leaves 27 Greece Tomato All stages 2/Leaves 29 New Zealand Tomato large nymphs + pupae 4cm² disc TRANSFORM 2OML/HA PIRIMOR 25OGM/HA ABOUT GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) can become a problem in the summer months or under dry warm conditions. Adult whitefly can be found mainly on the underside of young leaves, as can the eggs and juveniles. Whiteflies are inclined to develop rapid resistance to some insecticide groups, particularly if those insecticide groups are frequently used. Whiteflies are vectors of plant viruses and cucurbits and Solanaceae crops are most susceptible to infestations. Farm hygiene is an important cultural practice, weed hosts include mallows and thistles. Life Cycle: Once the egg is laid it is usually 7 days until the nymph emerges. Around days later the nymph develops into a pupa. Then 9-23 days later the pupae opens and fully grown winged adults emerge, ready and able to lay eggs. Generally the lifecycle is 3-65 days in length, depending on environmental conditions (Jelinek, S, 21). UNIQUE ACTIVE The powerful active ingredient in Transform, Isoclast, belongs to a new insecticide group known as the sulfoximines which are classified as IRAC group 4C. The Sulfoximines do not exhibit cross resistance to any other insecticidal group thereby making it an ideal rotation partner for resistance management purposes. It has excellent efficacy against a wide variety of sap-feeding insects, in particular aphids and whiteflies. Transform also has translaminar activity, moving from the leaf surface to its interior where it cannot be washed off this provides residual control. Trials conducted by Dow AgroSciences demonstrate efficacy against aphids for days after application, depending on the application rate, aphid species and crop. RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT Aphids have a history of developing resistance to insecticides; therefore the considered and appropriate use of insecticides with alternative modes of action is vital. Do not make more than four applications of Transform per crop in any in any one season. Rotate insecticides with different modes of action (i.e. IRAC groups) Use recommended rates Follow label restrictions on re-treatment interval and number of applications Avoid treating consecutive insect generations

5 Superior aphid control SYSTEMIC ACTIVITY Transform is active against target pests by direct contact as well as moving systemically upwards and outwards through the sap stream via the xylem to provide protection to young, fast growing plants where new growth is particularly prone to aphid attack. SAFETY TO BENEFICIAL INSECTS - IPM Transform is selective to key beneficial insects such as lacewings, beetles (including ladybeetles), hoverflies, earwigs and spiders which aid in the natural control of aphid populations and undertake a valuable clean-up role against any surviving aphids, thus lessening the risk of resistance developing in these survivors. Beneficials also help control other pest populations. This is in contrast to broad spectrum organophosphate & pyrethroid insecticides which significantly reduce beneficial insect populations resulting in an increased dependency on additional insecticide applications. Note that Transform is toxic to bees on direct contact. Transform is safe to foraging bees once the spray deposit is dry and has no ill effect on hive health. APPLICATION Thorough coverage of the crop is essential. Ensure this by increasing water volume with plant growth stage. Avoid high temperatures, strong winds, inversion conditions, imminent rain or any other condition that may reduce the quality of spray coverage or result in drift from the target area. Apply in a minimum of 25 L/ha of water. Increase spray volumes as the crop grows. WETTING AGENTS Not all wetting agents or adjuvants are of equal quality. Dow AgroSciences only recommends use of reputable nonionic wetting agents with a proven history of safe use on vegetable crops. Consult Dow AgroSciences for further advice. COMPATIBILITY Transform is a suspension concentrate formulation and is physically compatible with a wide range of crop protection products. Consult Dow AgroSciences and/or the manufacturer of the intended mixing partner if compatibility has not been established. Always conduct a bucket test prior to making an untested tank mixture. Tank mixing order: - Water conditioners (e.g. ph adjusters) if required - Transform (and any other SC, WG or WP formulations) - EC s and oils - Water soluble products - Wetting agents (where required) PRE-HARVEST INTERVALS Do not allow livestock to graze treated vegetable paddocks after harvest. Cucurbits field-grown only (excluding pumpkins and winter squash) Do not harvest for 1 day after the last application. CROP Fruiting vegetables (excluding sweet corn and mushroom) Leafy vegetables Vegetable brassicas WITHHOLDING PERIOD 1 day after last application 3 days after last application 3 days after last application Root and tuber vegetables 7 days after last application

6 Directions for use (refer to product label prior to use) Crop Cucurbits, field-grown only [excluding pumpkins and winter squash] Pest aphid, Melon (cotton) aphid) Rate (ml/ha) Critical comments Greenhouse whitefly 4 Ensure accurate species identification. Fruiting vegetables, including chilli, capsicum, eggplant, okra and tomatoes [excluding sweet corn and mushrooms] Leafy vegetables, including lettuce (all varieties), Asian greens, silver beet and spinach aphid) Greenhouse whitefly 4 Ensure accurate species identification. aphid and brown sowthistle aphid) [excluding lettuce aphid] Greenhouse whitefly 4 Ensure accurate species identification. Root and tuber vegetables, including potatoes and carrots Vegetable brassicas, including Asian greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower aphid) Aphids (including cabbage aphid and green peach aphid) 2 3 (+ wetting agent)* Greenhouse whitefly 4 (+ wetting agent)* * Addition of a wetting agent may improve control under less than ideal application conditions. Use the wetter according to label directions, see Wetting Agents section. Use higher rate under heavy aphid infestations Ensure accurate species identification. DO NOT make more than 4 applications per crop in any one season. Apply when pest thresholds are exceeded at no less than 14-day intervals. Monitor crops for pest species by regular field scouting. Target sprays against insect populations when they exceed threshold level. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on Transform, contact your local Dow AgroSciences representative on or visit REFERENCES Jelinek,S. (21). Whitefly management in greenhouse vegetable crops. Department of Industry and Investment (Industry & Investment NSW) Prime Facts. ISSN , 5/21, Prime fact 17. Green peach aphid resistance management. (24, October). Retrieved from New Zealand plant protection society (inc): Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow