Eschaton TR Insecticide

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read and follow all label directions.

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Control of target pests is best achieved before populations reach economically damaging levels. Use an alternative class of chemistry in a continuing treatment program to prevent or delay pest resistance.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Use Sites:

Non-food application in commercial greenhouses including:

• Bedding plants
• Cut flowers
• Flowering hanging baskets
• foliage
• Potted flowering plants
• Ornamentals
• Other non-food application

Mode of Action:

The active ingredient in this product, etoxazole, is a member of the class of insecticides known as pyrroles (Group 10B). This product is introduced to the insect by contact and feeding activity.

For resistance-management, Eschaton TR contains a Group 10B insecticide. Any insect population may contain individuals naturally resistant to Eschaton TR and other Group 10B insecticides. The resistant individuals may dominate the insect population if this group of insecticides is used repeatedly in the same fields. Appropriate resistance management strategies should be followed. To reduce the potential for developing insect resistance, rotate to an insecticide with a different mode of action. Monitor treated pest populations for resistance development. Read product label before applying any insecticide and follow label directions.

To delay insecticide resistance, take the following steps:

• Rotate the use of Eschaton TR or other Group 10B insecticides within a growing season, or among growing seasons, with different groups that control the same pests. Avoid application of more than the maximum seasonal use rate or the total number of consecutive sprays of Eschaton TR per season.
• Use insecticides from a different group that is equally effective on the target pest when such use is permitted. Do not rely on the same mixture repeatedly for the same pest population. Consider any known cross-resistance issues (for the targeted pests) between the individual components of a mixture. In addition, consider the following recommendations provided by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC):
  • Individual insecticides selected for use in mixtures should be highly effective and be applied at the rates at which they are individually registered for use against the target species.
  • Mixtures with components having the same IRAC mode of action classification are not recommended for insect resistance management.
  • When using mixtures, consider any known cross-resistance issues between the individual components for the targeted pest(s).
  • Mixtures become less effective if resistance is already developing to one or both active ingredients, but they may still provide pest management benefits.
  • The insect resistance management benefits of an insecticide mixture are greatest if the two components have similar periods of residual insecticidal activity. Mixtures of insecticides with unequal periods of residual insecticide activity may offer an insect resistance management benefit only for the period where both insecticides are active.
• Adopt an integrated pest management program for insecticide/acaricides use that includes scouting, uses historical information related to pesticide use, crop rotation, record keeping, and which considers cultural, biological and other chemical control practices.
• Monitor after application for unexpected target pest survival. If the level of survival suggests the presence of resistance, consult with your local university specialist or certified pest control advisor.
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for any additional pesticide resistance management and/or IPM recommendations for the specific site and pest problems in your area.
• For further information or to report suspected resistance contact Atticus, LLC representatives at atticusllc.com.

Preapplication Directions:

Apply this product when pest or damage typical of indicated pest is observed. Apply when foliage is dry and greenhouse temperature is between 60°F and 80°F. Keep container at room temperature (about 65°F). Prior to a full-scale application, run a small scale test and observe for plant damage and performance. Shut off all exhaust fans and close all windows, doors, and ventilators. Turn off all ignition sources such as pilot lights (shut off gas valves), other open flames or running electrical appliances that cycle off and on. Prepare a 3-foot plant-free zone in which to place the container(s). Elevate the container(s) so that the top of the container is above the top of the plants. Make sure spray is unobstructed by foliage or other physical objects in order to obtain the maximum distribution of fog. Common practice is to place the container(s) on a stool or overturned pot to elevate it and allow for unobstructed release. Place containers evenly throughout the area to be treated. To treat hanging baskets, an empty basket can be used to hold the container and elevate it to the hanging basket level. Low volume horizontal airflow may help optimize performance. See Plant Safety Information for more details.

Total Release Dosage:

The total release container will dispense the entire contents of the can in approximately 2 minutes. Thorough coverage is achieved by normal air circulation within the greenhouse. Due to the small particle size produced and normal air movement, both the top and bottom surfaces of the plant leaves will be exposed to the product.

Use one 2-ounce container/3,000 square feet (50,000 cubic feet). For greenhouses with tough to control insects or hanging baskets, 2 containers per 3,000 square feet is permissible. For smaller greenhouse spaces, use one container per 1,500 square feet (12,000 to 25,000 cubic feet).

To Activate Containers:

Hold the canister facing away from the body and depress the actuator until it is locked down. Place the container in the plant-free zone and quickly leave the treatment area. If activating more than one container in the treatment area, begin at the end farthest from the door, and place cans as the applicator move towards the exit door.

Once all cans have been activated, immediately leave the treatment area and close the door.

Plant Safety Information:

The phytotoxic potential of this product has been assessed on a wide variety of common ornamental plants with no phytotoxicity observed. Not all plant species, varieties, and cultivars have been tested for tolerance to this product, or pesticide treatments preceding or following those of this product.

Local conditions can also influence plant tolerance and may not match those under which this product has been tested. Test the product on a sample of the plants to be treated to ensure that a phytotoxic response will not occur prior to large-scale use. Because many cultivars within a plant species vary in tolerance to chemical applications and growing conditions, the grower must recognize these differences and test the product accordingly.

At a minimum, always test a small group of representative plants for tolerance to this product under local growing conditions and before large-scale use.

Grower assumes responsibility for testing species suitability under local growing conditions by treating a small number of plants at the specified rate. At a minimum, this should include evaluating treated plants for several weeks following treatment for possible injury or other effects. To the extent consistent with applicable law, by applying this product, the user assumes responsibility for any crop damage or other liability associated with factors beyond the manufacturer’s control, such as weather, the presence of other materials, and manner or use of the application. Follow all restrictions and limitations in this label.