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PQZ® is effective on most developmental stages of target insects, including adults which is the stage where transmitting and spreading of plant viruses occur. The rapid cessation of feeding by treated insects, strong residual activity, and translaminar properties provided by PQZ allows immediate and long-lasting protection against insect pests and the viruses they transmit. The high level of efficacy, selectivity to beneficial insects, and favorable environmental profile make PQZ an excellent tool for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.

Functions: Insecticide

Insecticide Target Species: Aphids, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Whiteflies

Application Technique: Chemigation, Sprayers, Sprinklers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Agrochemical Functions
CAS No.
337458-27-2
Technologies
Active Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Pyrifluquinazon: 2(1H)-Quinazolinone, 1-acetyl-3, 4-dihydro-3-[(3-pyridinylmethyl)amino]-6-[1,2,2,2- tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl] 20.0%
Other Ingredients 80.0%
Total 100.0%

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Rapid cessation of feeding damage.
  • Translaminar activity.
  • Highly effective in preventing transmission of plant viruses.
Product Information

PQZ® Insecticide is formulated as a suspension concentrate containing 1.87 lbs of active ingredient per gallon. PQZ Insecticide works primarily through contact action, by ingestion, and is translaminar.

PQZ Insecticide should be used in a program with other products to provide season-long protection. Apply as a spray as directed in the Application Directions section of this label.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Insecticide Target Species
Approved Crops
  • Brassica head and stem vegetables
  • Citrus fruit
  • Cotton
  • Cucurbit vegetables
  • Fruiting vegetables
  • Grape
  • Leaf petiole vegetables
  • Leafy vegetables
  • Pome Fruit
  • Stone Fruit
  • Tree Nuts
  • Tuberous and corm vegetables
Directions For Use

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.


Agricultural Use Requirements

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restrictedentry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. For early entry into treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil, or water, wear:

  • Coveralls
  • Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate
    • butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils
    • nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils
    • neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils
    • polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils
    • Viton ≥ 14 mils
  • Shoes plus socks
Application Directions
  • Applications should be made immediately after the spray solution is prepared.
  • Apply with properly calibrated spray equipment.
  • Apply by ground and air using the labeled water spray volume found in the Application Rate Chart for PQZ Insecticide section of this label.
  • Applications may be made by ground with high or low volume spray equipment that provides thorough spray coverage of the plant.
  • For aerial applications, use larger droplet size (greater than 200 microns).
  • Do not apply PQZ Insecticide through any type of irrigation system except those described in the Chemigation section.
  • Apply when pest populations are beginning to build, before reaching economic thresholds. Consult your local agricultural advisor, state cooperative extension service, or regional Nichino America representative for further information.
  • Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Thorough spray coverage is critical to obtain control of the target pest(s).
  • Apply when pest populations are beginning to build or as directed under application directions for specific crops.
Application Directions

Chemigation is limited to brassica head and stem vegetables (Crop Group 5-16), cotton, cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9), fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8-10), leaf petiole vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B), leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-16), tuberous and corm vegetables (Crop Subgroup 1C) only.

Rotational Crop Restrictions
Crop Plantback Timing
All crops on this label 0 days after application
Herbs (Crop Subgroup 19A) Stalk and Stem Vegetable (Crop Subgroup 22A) 60 days after application
All other crops 365 days after application
Mixing Directions

Shake well before using. Read and follow all label directions for each tankmix product prior to any tank mixing with PQZ Insecticide. This product can be mixed with other registered pesticides for use on labeled crops or sites in accordance with the most restrictive use directions and precautions. Do not exceed any labeled dose rate. PQZ Insecticide rapidly degrades in high pH conditions; optimal spray solution is pH 5-7.

It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.

PQZ Insecticide is physically and biologically compatible with many registered pesticides, fertilizers, or micronutrients. Contact your supplier for advice when considering mixing PQZ Insecticide with other pesticides, fertilizers, or micronutrients. If you have no experience with the combination you are considering, you should conduct a test to determine physical compatibility. To determine physical compatibility, add the labeled proportions of each chemical with the same proportion of water as will be present in the chemical supply tank into a suitable container; mix thoroughly and allow to stand for five minutes. If the combination remains mixed, or can be readily remixed, the mixture is considered physically compatible.

  • PQZ Insecticide Alone - Begin with clean equipment. Fill spray tank with ¾ of the amount of water needed for the intended application and then turn on agitation. Pour labeled amount of product on the surface of water in the spray tank. Add the remaining water volume to the spray tank with agitation running. Keep agitation running during filling and spraying operations. If spraying must be stopped before emptying the sprayer, resume agitation before spraying the remainder of the load.
  • PQZ Insecticide Tank Mixtures - Begin with clean equipment. Fill spray tank with ¾ of the amount of water needed for the intended application and turn on agitation. If using a buffering agent, add after filling the tank with ¾ amount of water.

Add the labeled amount of tankmix products in the following order while maintaining agitation:

  • Products in water-soluble packets
  • Wettable powders
  • Water-dispersible granulars and/or soluble powders
  • Flowable liquids (including PQZ Insecticide)
  • Emulsifiable concentrates
  • Adjuvants and/or oils
  • Remaining amount of water to achieve the desired level

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Regulatory & Compliance
  • EPA Reg. No. 71711-37
  • EPA Est. No. 67545-AZ-1
  • EPA Est. No. 70851-GA-001
  • EPA Est. No. 39578-TX-1

Storage & Handling

Storage & Disposal
  • Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
  • Pesticide Storage - Store in original container, unopened, in a cool, dry place.
  • Pesticide Disposal - Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
  • Container Handling - Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application equipment; then offer for recycling if available, or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or other methods allowed by state and local authorities.