Integrated Pest Management Guide

2001 Canada Cranberry Pesticide Chart

THIS GUIDE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING AND FOLLOWING THE LABEL. It is the applicator's responsibility to read the label to confirm information found in this chart. Please be aware that ALTERNATIVE TRADE NAMES AND REGISTRANTS EXIST FOR MANY OF THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS LISTED BELOW and that this is NOT an exhaustive list of all pesticides registered for use on cranberry. No product endorsement is implied by the Cranberry Institute nor does the Cranberry Institute accept any responsibility for personal injury, crop damage or property damage.

Pesticides which should be handled with extra caution due to acute toxicity are denoted by the following symbols:

	Extremely toxic to fish		Moderately toxic to fish
	Extremely toxic to bees		Moderately toxic to bees
	Extremely toxic to birds		Moderately toxic to birds
	Extremely toxic to people		Moderately toxic to people

INSECTICIDES

Toxicity	Code	Insecticide	Rate / Hectare	Rate / Acre	PHI	NOTES
	100	Nematodes	See label	See label	0	Apply in late afternoon or evening. Consult label and with Provincial or AAFC specialist or cranberry crop consultant regarding use of nematodes. Irrigate thoroughly to wash nematodes into the soil.
	120	3M Sprayable Pheromone - Mating Disruption for Blackheaded Fireworm	222 ml	90 ml	0	To disrupt mating of adult moths. Consult label and with Provincial or AAFC specialist or cranberry crop consultant regarding use of this pheromone product.
	149	Dipel	0.55 to 1.10 kg	0.22 to 0.45 kg	0	Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) based product. Consult label and with Provincial or AAFC specialist or cranberry crop consultant concerning specific target pests. Most effective against early-stage larvae. Addition of a sticker may be necessary for effective control.
	205	Imidan 50WP Instapak	2.2 kg	0.9 kg	30	Strictly observe label pollinator warnings. For blackheaded fireworm only.
	211	Diazinon 50WP	4.5 to 7.3 kg	1.8 to 2.9 kg	7	See label for rate and target pest recommendations.
	211	Diazinon 50EC/500	4.0 to 7.0 L	1.6 to 2.8 L	7	See label for rate and target pest recommendations.
	211	DZN diazinon 600 EW	3.75 to 5.8 Kg	1.5 to 2.3 Kg	7	See label for rate and target pest recommendations
	221	Sevin XLR	6.4 to 7.6 L	2.6 to 3.0 L	2	See label for information on bee toxicity.
	223	Sevin 50WP	6.25 to 7.00 kg	2.5 to 2.8 kg	2	See label for information on bee toxicity.
	230	Guthion Spray Conc., Sniper 240E, Azinphos Methyl 240E	2.25 to 4.75 L	0.9 to 1.9 L	21	Observe re-entry time into crop.
	231	Guthion 50WP, Sniper 50W, Azinphos Methyl 50W	1.10 to 2.50 kg	0.45 to 0.90 kg	14	Observe re-entry time into crop.
	250	Malathion 25W	7.5 to 12.5 kg	3.0 to 5.0 Kg	3	Do not apply during bloom. Use up existing stocks prior to revocation of U.S. tolerance.
	251	Malathion 50EC	1.2 to 2.5 L per 1000 L water	0.5 to 1.0 L per 1000 L water	3	Do not apply during bloom. Use up existing stocks prior to revocation of U.S. tolerance.
	252	Malathion 85EC	1.0 L per 1000 L water	0.4 L per 1000 L water	3	Do not apply during bloom. Use up existing stocks prior to revocation of U.S. tolerance.
	270	Orthene 75%	0.75 kg	0.30 kg	75	The label allows two applications, one pre-bloom and one post-bloom. Strictly observe label pollinator warnings.

HERBICIDES

Toxicity	Code	Herbicide	Rate / Hectare	Rate / Acre	PHI	NOTES
	300	Casoron G-4	110 kg	44.5 kg	-----	Do not use on new plantings. Do not use on light sandy soils. Irrigate after application. Apply early spring or fall. Do not apply in spring if application made previous fall. In BRITISH COLUMBIA only: Apply TOTAL 175 to 225 kg per hectare in two equal applications in early spring with an interval of 3 to 6 weeks between applications. Do not make fall applications. Not for aerial application.
	310	Devrinol 10G	45 to 67 kg	18.2 to 27.1 kg	See note	Apply in late winter (BC only) or spring. Fall application prohibited. One application per year. Irrigate immediately following application. Not for aerial application.
	320	Glyphosate herbicides [Roundup, Wrangler, Glyphos,Transorb, etc.]	Dilution rates vary	Dilution rates vary	30	Apply as wipe. Dilution rates vary based on percent active ingredient.
	325	Touchdown 480	20% solution	20% solution	50	Apply as wipe. Refer to label for recommended spray adjuvant. Contact handler before use.
	341	Nufarm 2,4-D Amine 500	Dilute 1: 2 in water	Dilute 1:2 in water	50	Wipe over tops of weeds. Do not touch cranberry vines.
	350	Guardsman Agricultural Weedkiller No.1 (AWK 1)	3,500 to 16,000 L	1,400 to 6,475 L	See note	Apply before bud break. Apply only to target weed-infested plots. Do not smoke during application.
	460	Poast Ultra	1.1 L	0.4 L	60	Add MERGE spray adjuvant at 1% of water volume used. ASSIST may be substituted for MERGE in EASTERN CANADA ONLY.
	470	Lontrel 360	2% solution	2% solution	60	Wiper application. See label for additional product details.

FUNGICIDES

Toxicity	Code	Fungicide	Rate / Hectare	Rate / Acre	PHI	NOTES
	526	Copper Oxychloride 50WP Clean Crop Copper Spray	4.0 kg	1.6 kg	1	Maximum of three applications per season.
	540	Ferbam 76WDG	6.75 kg	2.70 kg	50; see note	Do not apply later than 28 days after mid-bloom (equivalent to a 50 day PHI). Maximum of three applications per season.
	550	Funginex 190EC	3.0 L	1.2 L	60	Maximum of four applications per season.
	580	Bravo 500	6.8 to 11.6 L	2.7 to 4.7 L	50	Do not apply to bogs when flooded or allow release of irrigation water from bogs for at least 3 days following application No aerial applications. Maximum of three applications per season.
	600	Folpan 50WP	10 kg	4.0 kg	30	Do not apply more than 8 kg per acre per season.  Handler approval prior to use strongly recommended.
	660	Topas 250E, Propiconazole 250E	0.5 L	0.2 L	45	Maximum of four applications per year. For control of cottonball.

This list is for PRODUCING BEDS only.

PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval.

Always consult with label and with Provincial or AAFC specialist or cranberry crop consultant concerning recommendations for use.

Produced by the Cranberry Institute, 266 Main Street, Wareham, Massachusetts, USA 02571 for the benefit of the cranberry commodity.

PUBLICATION DATE 2/2001.

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