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Opal Insecticidal Soap

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Product specifications:

Product attributes
Value
Product type:
Insecticide
Registration number and product label:
28146 (Product Label)External link
Active ingredient(s)
potassium salts of fatty acids
Chemical group(s):
IRAC UN
Potentially organic:
Yes

Crop Registration

CropAerial applicationCaveatsProduct restriction info / rate and application information
Fruit crop protection
Grapes
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Greenhouse ornamentals crop protection
Greenhouse Cut Flowers
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    PHYTOTOXICITY: known to cause phytotoxicity to many plant species. Plants with known sensitivity to soaps include poinsettias (do not apply after coloring of bracts), sweet peas, nasturtiums, delicate ferns, azaleas, bleeding heart, camelia, euphorbia, fuchsia, gardenia, geraniums, impatiens, lantana, ornamental ivy, palms, succulents. Use with care on blooms. Sensitivity varies with plant varieties. Always test on small area (including seedlings and transplants). Do not spray when plants are under stress. Avoid spraying during full sun. Spray early in morning or evening or when overcast.
    COMPATIBILITY: Hard on all bios when wet (adults and immature stages), including: Amblyseius cucumeris (nymphs/adults) A. degenerans (nymphs/adults), A. swirskii (nymphs/adults), A. californicus (nymphs/adults), Aphidoletes aphidimyza (larvae/adults), Chrysopa carnea (larvae/adults), Feltiella acarisuga (larvae/adults), D. isaea (adults), E. formosa (pupae/adults), F. acarisuga (larvae/adults), Phytoseiulus persimilis (nymphs/adults. Considered soft when dry.
    Residual Effects on Natural Enemies: Short persistence (<1 week)
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Greenhouse Potted Plants
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    PHYTOTOXICITY: known to cause phytotoxicity to many plant species. Plants with known sensitivity to soaps include poinsettias (do not apply after coloring of bracts), sweet peas, nasturtiums, delicate ferns, azaleas, bleeding heart, camelia, euphorbia, fuchsia, gardenia, geraniums, impatiens, lantana, ornamental ivy, palms, succulents. Use with care on blooms. Sensitivity varies with plant varieties. Always test on small area (including seedlings and transplants). Do not spray when plants are under stress. Avoid spraying during full sun. Spray early in morning or evening or when overcast.
    Residual Effects on Natural Enemies: Short persistence (<1 week)
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Greenhouse vegetables crop protection
Greenhouse cucumbers
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Greenhouse eggplant
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Greenhouse lettuce
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Greenhouse peppers
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Greenhouse strawberries
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Greenhouse tomatoes
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Tree nut crop protection
Chestnut
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    This product must coat the bodies of susceptible, soft-bodied insects to be effective. Good coverage of all sides of plant parts is critical.
    Tolerance has not been determined for all varieties. Test a small area first.
    Avoid application in direct sunlight. Use caution when applying to new seedlings or blooms. Do not apply when plants are under stress.
    Applying soaps more than 3 times may cause plant injury. Application within 3 days of certain other pest control products may increase plant injury on sensitive plants - see label for details.
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Hazelnut (filbert)
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    This product must coat the bodies of susceptible, soft-bodied insects to be effective. Good coverage of all sides of plant parts is critical.
    Tolerance has not been determined for all varieties. Test a small area first.
    Avoid application in direct sunlight. Use caution when applying to new seedlings or blooms. Do not apply when plants are under stress.
    Applying soaps more than 3 times may cause plant injury. Application within 3 days of certain other pest control products may increase plant injury on sensitive plants - see label for details.
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Pecan
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    This product must coat the bodies of susceptible, soft-bodied insects to be effective. Good coverage of all sides of plant parts is critical.
    Tolerance has not been determined for all varieties. Test a small area first.
    Avoid application in direct sunlight. Use caution when applying to new seedlings or blooms. Do not apply when plants are under stress.
    Applying soaps more than 3 times may cause plant injury. Application within 3 days of certain other pest control products may increase plant injury on sensitive plants - see label for details.
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Walnut
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    This product must coat the bodies of susceptible, soft-bodied insects to be effective. Good coverage of all sides of plant parts is critical.
    Tolerance has not been determined for all varieties. Test a small area first.
    Avoid application in direct sunlight. Use caution when applying to new seedlings or blooms. Do not apply when plants are under stress.
    Applying soaps more than 3 times may cause plant injury. Application within 3 days of certain other pest control products may increase plant injury on sensitive plants - see label for details.
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Vegetable crop protection
Balm
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Basil
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Broccoli
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Brussels sprouts
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Cabbage
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Cauliflower
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Celery
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Celery
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Chive
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Cilantro
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Collards
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Dillweed
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Eggplant
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Head lettuce
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Kale
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Lavender
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Leaf lettuce
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Marjoram/Oregano
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Mustard greens
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Parsley
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Peppers
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Rosemary
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Sage
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Savory
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Spinach
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Sugarbeet
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Tarragon
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Thyme
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    This product is for fresh market herbs only. Dried herbs and seeds are not necessarily included. Many products have specific registrations that do not apply to all herbs or varieties. Consult label to ensure your specific use and herb is permitted.
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Tomato
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