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Pylon

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Product specifications:

Product attributes
Value
Product type:
Insecticide
Registration number and product label:
30666 (Product Label)External link
Active ingredient(s)
chlorfenapyr
Chemical group(s):
IRAC 13

Crop Registration

CropAerial applicationCaveatsProduct restriction info / rate and application information
Greenhouse ornamentals crop protection
Greenhouse Cut Flowers
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    Apply PYLON miticide-insecticide to a small area (8–12 plants) and evaluate for 3–5 days before attempting a large-scale spray to make certain that no phytotoxicity occurs. Apply in the coolest times of the day.DO NOT APPLY WITH crop oils, surfactants and fertilizers or other tank additives. These have been shown to increase the likelihood of foliage injury. Avoid application to plugs in early development (1 – 2 leaf stage). (Source: label, E-Gro Alert Vol. 3 #42, April 2014).
    Residual Effects on Natural Enemies: Long persistence (>3 weeks, up to 12 weeks).
Greenhouse Potted Plants
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    PHYTOTOXICITY: Phytotoxicity is likely to occur on varieties of carnations, dianthus, kalanchoe, poinsettia, roses, salvia and zinnia. Apply to a small area (8–12 plants) and evaluate for 3–5 days before attempting a large-scale spray. To minimize risk, make applications prior to blooming or avoid blooms where possible. Apply in the coolest times of the day. DO NOT APPLY WITH crop oils, surfactants and fertilizers or other tank additives as they increase likelihood of foliage injury. Avoid application to plugs in early development (1 – 2 leaf stage). (Source: label, E-Gro Alert Vol. 3 #42, April 2014).
    PHYTOTOXICITY: has been observed to cause delayed rooting in sunpatiens. Can be used later in production with no adverse effects. (Reference: grower experience, Ontario).
    Residual Effects on Natural Enemies: Long persistence (>3 weeks, up to 12 weeks).
Greenhouse vegetables crop protection
Greenhouse cucumbers
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    Do not exceed a finished spray volume of 1,000 L/ha.
    Do not apply using an ultra-low volume sprayer.
    Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.
Greenhouse eggplant
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    Do not exceed a finished spray volume of 1,000 L/ha.
Greenhouse peppers
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    Do not exceed a finished spray volume of 1,000 L/ha.
    Do not apply using an ultra-low volume sprayer.
    Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.
Greenhouse tomatoes
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    Do not exceed a finished spray volume of 1,000 L/ha.
    Do not apply using an ultra-low volume sprayer.
    Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.

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