Pesticides for Black Cherry Aphid

Stage of Development: Green Tip to Pink
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
flonicamid (Beleaf) 2979629200 g81 g12 h- 3 days143 days REI for thinning. Allow a miimum of 7 days between applications.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C100-200 mL40-80 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times/season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
flupyradifurone (Sivanto Prime) 314524D500 - 750 mL202 - 304 mL12 h14Minimum interval between applications: 10 days. Do not apply more than 2000 mL/ha per season.
afidopyropen (Versys) 332669D0.1 L0.04 L12 hrs7 daysAllow 7 days between applications. Do not apply more than 2 times per season. For resistance management, rotate with another insecticide group after 2 applications.

Stage of Development: Green Tip to Pink

Black Cherry Aphid

4 Product Choices

Applications and Notes »  Pest Info »

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.

 

Stage of Development: Summer
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
spirotetramat (Movento 240 SC) 2895323365 -435 mL148 -176 mL12 h7Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90. Do not exceed 1120 mL Movento/ha (453 mL/ac)/season. Toxic to bees. Will also control mealybugs. Spray interval: minimum 14 days.
flonicamid (Beleaf) 2979629200 g81 g12 h-3 days143 days REI for thinning. Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C100-200 mL40-80 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times/season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
mineral oil (Purespray Green) 27666NC10 L4 L12 h0Prevents aphids from feeding. Begin application when aphids first appear, allow 10-14 days between applications. Do not use withing 14 days before or after captan or sulphur. Post harvest sprays may be made to reduce over-wintering pressure.
malathion (Malathion 85E) 83721B610-880 mL/1000 L water1 - 3 days3May injure some varieties of cherries. Apply the spray mixture in sufficient volume to ensure thorough coverage. Only one application per year. Can provide up to 10 days control.
flupyradifurone (Sivanto Prime) 314524D500 - 750 mL202 - 304 mL12 h14Minimum interval between applications: 10 days. Do not apply more than 2000 mL/ha per season.
afidopyropen (Versys) 332669D0.1 L0.04 L12 hrs7 daysAllow 7 days between applications. Do not apply more than 2 times per season. For resistance management, rotate with another insecticide group after 2 applications.
Mineral oil (Suffoil-X) 33099NC13 L/1000 L of water13 L/1000 L of water12 hours0Test for crop tolerance before widespread use. Apply every 10 - 14 days,depending on level of pest pressure. Do not apply to trees lacking moisture. Do not apply more than 8 applications per year.
tetraniliprole (Vayego 200 SC) 3371128150 ml61 ml12 hours5 daysSuppression only. Max 3 applications per year. Toxic to bees. Do not apply during pre-bloom or blooming period. Apply post-bloom only.
pyrethrins (Pyganic Crop Protection EC 1.4 II) 3016432.32 - 4.65 L0.9 - 1.9 L12 h0Do not apply more than 46.5 L/ha per growing season. Adjust pH of spray mixture to 5.5 - 7. Toxic to bees. Do not apply to flowering crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area. If possible, apply in the early morning or evening. The reduced UV exposure and lower temperatures will increase performance and reduce the impact of pollinators. For organic production.
Notes: Avoid using Group 4 products more than twice/season for all registered uses to prevent mite problems.

Stage of Development: Summer

Black Cherry Aphid

12 Product Choices

1 Notes

Applications and Notes »  Pest Info »

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.

 

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