Pesticides for San Jose Scale

Apricot

Stage of Development: Dormant
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aDo not apply just before or during freezing weather. One application/season.
Notes: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the tree limbs and trunks. Leave lower nozzles on when spraying high density trees in order to control scales on the trunks.

Stage of Development: Dormant

San Jose Scale

1 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.

 

Stage of Development: Husk Fall
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
spirotetramat (Movento 240 SC) 2895323365-585 mL148-237 mL12 h7Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90. Do not exceed 1120 mL Movento/ha (453 mL/ac)/season. Toxic to bees. Spray interval: minimum 14 days.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times per season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.

Stage of Development: Husk Fall

San Jose Scale

2 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) 2895323365-585 mL148-237 mL12 h7Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90. Do not exceed 1120 mL Movento/ha (453 mL/ac)/season. Toxic to bees. Spray interval: minimum 14 days.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times per season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
Notes: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the tree limbs and trunks. Leave lower nozzles on when spraying high density trees in order to control scales on the trunks.

Stage of Development: Summer

San Jose Scale

2 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.

 

Peach

Stage of Development: Dormant
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aApply at bud-swell stage.
mineral oil (Superior 70) 14981NC60 L24.3 L12 hn/aDo not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. Do not use after green tip stage. Apply sufficient volume to ensure uniform coverage of trees.
mineral oil (Purespray Green) 27666NC20L/1000 L of water20L/1000 L of water12 h0Apply at dormant to pre-bloom. Do not apply just prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain.

Stage of Development: Dormant

San Jose Scale

3 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) 2895323365-585 mL148-237 mL12 h7Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90. Do not exceed 1120 mL Movento/ha (453 mL/ac)/season. Toxic to bees. Spray interval: 7 days.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times/season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
Notes: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the tree limbs and trunks. Leave lower nozzles on when spraying high density trees in order to control scales on the trunks.

Stage of Development: Summer

San Jose Scale

2 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.

 

Pear

Stage of Development: Dormant
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Purespray Green) 27666NC20L/1000 L of water20L/1000 L of water12 h0Apply at dormant to green tip. Do not apply just prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. Only one dormant application is allowed per season.

Stage of Development: Dormant

San Jose Scale

1 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: Tight Cluster (Cluster Bud)
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aDo not use dormant oil more than once pre bloom.
mineral oil (Superior 70) 14981NC60 L24 L12 hn/aApply at true dormant for scales.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply during bloom or when flowering weeds are present. Do not apply more than 2 times per season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.

Stage of Development: Tight Cluster (Cluster Bud)

San Jose Scale

3 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...
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more then 2 times per season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
flupyradifurone (Sivanto Prime) 314524D750-1000 mL + 0.25% oil304-405 mL + 0.25% oil12h14Addition of 0.25% oil may cause fruit injury to certain varieties of pears such as Anjou. Observe precautions on oil labels before using. Minimum interval between applications: 10 days. Maximum amount per season: 2000 mL/ha (810 mL/acre).

Stage of Development: Summer

San Jose Scale

2 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.

 

Plum

Stage of Development: Dormant
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aOne application/season. Apply in sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage. Do not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. Apply when buds are just breaking. Do not use after green tip stage.
mineral oil (Superior 70) 14981NC60 L24 L12 hn/aOne application/season. Apply in sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage. Do not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. Apply when buds are just breaking. Do not use after green tip stage.
mineral oil (Purespray Green) 27666NC20L/1000 L of water20L/1000 L of water12 h0Apply at green tip to delayed dormant. Do not apply just prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain.

Stage of Development: Dormant

San Jose Scale

3 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...
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more than 2 times per season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.

Stage of Development: Summer

San Jose Scale

1 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.

 

Cherry

Stage of Development: Dormant
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aDo not apply just before or during freezing weather. One application/season.
mineral oil (Superior 70) 14981NC60 L24 L12 hn/aDo not apply just before or during freezing weather. One application/season.

Stage of Development: Dormant

San Jose Scale

2 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.

 

Apple

Stage of Development: 15 mm Green to Tight Cluster
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
mineral oil (Guardsman) 23370NC90 L36 L12 hn/aApply once at green tip to 1 cm green stage. Do not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. May cause bark damage on Red Delicious.
mineral oil (Superior 70) 14981NC60 L24 L12 hn/aApply once at green tip to 1 cm green stage. Do not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. May cause bark damage on Red Delicious.
mineral oil (Purespray Green) 27666NC20L/1000 L of Water20L/1000 L of Water12 h 0Apply once at green tip to 1 cm green stage. Do not use prior to or during freezing temperatures or rain. May cause bark damage on Red Delicious.

Stage of Development: 15 mm Green to Tight Cluster

San Jose Scale

3 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: Petal fall or Calyx
Recommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
spirotetramat (Movento 240 SC) 2895323365-585 mL148-237 mL12 h7Toxic to bees. Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90 after petal fall. Do not exceed 1120 mL/ha/season. Also controls apple leaf curling midge. Spray interval: minimum 14 days.

Stage of Development: Petal fall or Calyx

San Jose Scale

1 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) 2895323365-585 mL148-237 mL12 h7Apply Movento with an adjuvant such as Agral 90. Do not exceed 1830 mL Movento/ha (741 mL/acre) per season. Also controls woolly apple aphid. Toxic to bees. Spray interval: minimum 14 days.
sulfoxaflor (Closer) 308264C200-400 mL80-160 mL12 h7Do not apply more than twice/season. Spray interval: minimum 7 days.
flupyradifurone (Sivanto Prime) 314524D750-1000 mL + 0.25% oil304-405 mL + 0.25% oil12 h14Minimum interval between applications: 10 days. Maximum amount per season: 2000 mL/ha (810 mL/acre).
Notes: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough and uniform coverage of the tree limbs and trunks. Leave lower nozzles on when spraying high density trees in order to control scales on the trunks.

Stage of Development: Summer

San Jose Scale

3 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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