By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion for management of aphids and spider mites on various crops and crop groups in Canada. SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion was already labeled for management of insects and diseases on a wide range of crops in Canada. These minor use proposals were submitted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs as a result of minor use priorities established by growers and extension personnel.
The following is provided as an abbreviated, general outline only. Users should be making insect management decisions within a robust integrated insect management program and should consult the complete label before using SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion.
| Crop(s) | Target | Rate (L product / 1000L of water) | Application Information |
| Crop Group 1 (Root and Tuber Vegetables) (Including ginseng) Croup Groups 25 + 26 (Herbs and Spices) (field and greenhouse) Globe Artichokes | Suppression of spider mites. Deter feeding by Aphids | 13 | Begin applications when pests appear. Apply at 7-14- day intervals. Do not apply more than 8 applications per year. |
| Peanuts | Suppression of spider mites. | 13 | Begin applications when pests appear. Apply at 7-14- day intervals. Do not apply more than 8 applications per year. |
TOXIC to aquatic organisms. Observe BUFFER ZONES specified under DIRECTIONS FOR USE. To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep slope, compacted soil, or clay. Avoid application when heavy rain is forecast. Contamination of aquatic areas as a result of runoff may be reduced by including a vegetative filter strip between the treated area and the edge of the water body.
Follow all other precautions, restrictions, and directions for use on the SuffOil-X® spray oil emulsion label carefully.
For a copy of the new minor use label contact Melanie Filotas, Horticulture IPM Specialist, OMAFRA, Simcoe (519) 420-9422, contact Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Herbs Specialist, OMAFRA, Simcoe (519) 420-7440, your regional supply outlet, or visit the PMRA label site http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/registrant-titulaire/tools-outils/label-etiq-eng.php
Note: This article is not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation for this particular product, but rather a notice of registration activity
