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Matador 120EC

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Product specifications:

Product attributes
Value
Product type:
Insecticide
Registration number and product label:
24984 (Product Label)External link
Active ingredient(s)
lambda-cyhalothrin
Chemical group(s):
IRAC 3A Pyrethroids
Formulation:
Emulsifiable concentrate
Manufacturer:
Syngenta Canada

Crop Registration

CropAerial applicationCaveatsProduct restriction info / rate and application information
Field crop protection
Adzuki beans
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Seed (including meal) can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Barley
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Canola
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Seed (including meal) can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Dry beans
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Seed (including meal) can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Field corn
Yes
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Oats
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Sorghum (Grain)
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Soybeans
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Seed (including meal) can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Triticale
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    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Wheat
-
    Toxic to bees. Minimize spray drift near bee habitats. Avoid spraying during crop blooming. Spray in the evening when bees are not foraging.
    Grain can be fed to livestock.
    No other part of the treated crop can be fed to, or grazed by livestock.
Fruit crop protection
Lima beans
-
-
-
Nectarines
-
-
Pears
-
-
Plums
-
-
Strawberry - Day neutral
-
    Do not feed any part of treated crops or their byproducts to livestock.
    Insecticides may be very toxic to bees. Do not spray when bees are active. Spray in the evening. See BEE POISONING on the Using Pesticides in Ontario webpage. Refer to label for specific bee toxicity statements.
    This product is toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops and weeds.
    Toxic to beneficial insects. Products from this group may lead to mite or thrips outbreaks.
Strawberry - June bearing
-
    Do not feed any part of treated crops or their byproducts to livestock.
    Insecticides may be very toxic to bees. Do not spray when bees are active. Spray in the evening. See BEE POISONING on the Using Pesticides in Ontario webpage. Refer to label for specific bee toxicity statements.
    This product is toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops and weeds.
    Toxic to beneficial insects. Products from this group may lead to mite or thrips outbreaks.
Sweet cherries
-
    Do not apply when bees are active, or hives are in the orchard. Refer to label for specific bee toxicity statements and the product listing.
Tart cherries
-
    This product is toxic to bees. Do not apply when bees are active or hives are in the orchard. Refer to label for specific bee toxicity statements.
Tree nut crop protection
Chestnut
-
    This product is highly toxic to beneficial insects. To preserve natural enemies and reduce potential for secondary pest outbreaks, do not make more than 1 application per season.
    This product is toxic to bees. Avoid application during bloom or when bees are active. See label for specific bee toxicity statements.
Hazelnut (filbert)
-
    This product is toxic to beneficial insects. To preserve natural enemies and reduce potential for secondary pest outbreaks, avoid multiple applications of this product per season.
    This product is toxic to bees. Avoid application during bloom or when bees are active. See label for specific bee toxicity statements.
Walnut
-
    This product is highly toxic to beneficial insects. To preserve natural enemies and reduce potential for secondary pest outbreaks, do not make more than 1 application per season.
    This product is toxic to bees. Avoid application during bloom or when bees are active. See label for specific bee toxicity statements.
Vegetable crop protection
Asparagus
-
-
Bean, edible podded
-
-
Bean, yardlong
-
-
Bean, yardlong
-
-
Bitter melon; Momordica spp.
-
-
Broccoli
-
-
Broccoli, Chinese (gai lon)
-
-
Brussels sprouts
-
-
Cabbage
-
-
Cabbage, Chinese Mustard (gai choy)
-
-
Cabbage, napa
-
-
Carrots
-
-
Cauliflower
-
-
Cavolo broccolo
-
-
Celery
-
-
Cucumber
-
-
Cucumber
-
-
Cucurbit (CG9)
-
-
Cucurbit (CG9)
-
-
Edible gourd
-
-
Edible gourd
-
-
Head lettuce
-
-
Kohlrabi
-
-
Leaf lettuce
-
-
Muskmelon
-
-
Muskmelon
-
-
Peas (edible pod)
-
-
Peas (edible pod)
-
-
Peas (succulent, shelled)
-
-
Potatoes
-
-
Pumpkin
-
-
Pumpkin
-
-
Sweet corn
Yes
-
Sweet potato
-
-
Tomato
-
-
Watermelon
-
-
Watermelon
-
-
Winter squash
-
-
Winter squash
-
-
Zucchini
-
-
Zucchini
-
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