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Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
ACTIVE INGREDIENT % BY WT Aluminum tris (O-ethyl phosphonate) 80.00% INERT INGREDIENTS 20.00% TOTAL 100.00%
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
- Product Highlights
Areca can also be used for suppression of bacterial blight caused by certain pathovars of Xanthomonas campestris.
- Common Name: Fosetyl-Al
- Class: Ethyl Phosphonates
RESTRICTED ENTRY INTERVAL (REI) AND SIGNAL WORD
- REI = 12 hours
- Signal Word = CAUTION
- EPA Reg. No. 53883-320-59807
- EPA Est. No. 37429-GA-001(002)
- Benefits
- True up-and-down systemic activity for top-to-bottom plant protection
- Systemic activity from foliar spray may replace drench application
- May stimulate natural plant disease defense mechanisms
- Provides up to 30 days protection from one application
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Technique
- Mode Of Action
Group 33 is an unknown mode of action for phosphonates. The mode of action cannot be placed within any other grouping. Resistance is not likely to develop.
- Use Sites
Areca may be used on ornamentals and bedding plants grown in field nursery, greenhouse, landscape and conifer nursery* situations. (*Areca is not currently registered in California for this use.)
DISEASES CONTROLLED
- Pythium
- Phythophthora
- Downy Mildew
- Fire Blight
- Bacterial Blight
- Application Rates
Foliar spray: (to plants such as azalea, bougainvillea, boxwood, dieffenbachia, hibiscus, juniper, pothos, rhododendron, spathiphyllum, and taxus): Mix 2.5 to 5.0 lbs. of Areca per 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./acre. Applications may be made every 30 days.
Foliar application to bedding plants: (for application to plants such as begonia, pansy, vinca, marigold, zinnia, petunia, geranium, and impatiens): Mix 1.25 to 4.0 lbs. of Areca with 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./acre. Applications may be made every 14 days.
Foliar application to roses: (for control of downy mildew): For application to field, container, and mini varieties, apply 2.5 lbs. of Areca with 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./acre. Applications may be made every 7 days.
Foliar application on conifers: On conifers such as Douglas firs, spruce, and pines, mix 2.5 to 5.0 lbs. of Areca in 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./acre. Applications may be made every 7 days.
Bacterial Blight Suppression: (for foliar applications to plants such as English ivy, anthurium, dieffenbachia, spathiphyllum, and ficus): Mix 2 to 4 lbs. of Areca with 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./ acre. Applications may be made every 7 days. For best results, applications should be made in conjunction with a disease sanitation program to reduce the spread of the disease in infected plants.
Fire Blight Suppression: (for foliar applications to ornamental pear, pyracantha, and hawthorn): Mix 2.5 lbs. of Areca with 100 gal. water and spray a maximum of 400 gal./acre.
NOTE: Applications should be made prior to disease development and should be made in conjunction with good cultural management practices. Use the higher rate when disease pressure is severe. Areca may be used through irrigation systems including microjet, drip, solid set, and center pivot systems
- Additional Applications
For soil incorporation, drench, dip treatments to conifers, and other applications, refer to the label for complete instructions.
PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS
Only prepare the amount of spray solution required for one day’s application
- Always use clean water when preparing spray solutions. Ensure the spray tank is clean prior to use. Add clean water to fill the tank 1/4 to 1/2 full.
- With the agitator running, slowly add the required amount of Areca to the tank.
- Tank Mixing
To determine the physical compatibility of Areca with any other product, use a small container to mix a small amount of spray solution, containing all ingredients in the same order and ratio as the anticipated use. If any indication of physical incompatibility develops, do not use this mixture for spraying. Indications of physical incompatibility usually appear within 5-15 minutes after mixing. To avoid undesirable copper phytotoxicity, do not apply Areca and copper-based compounds at less than 14- day intervals.
Plant phytotoxicity from solublized copper has been observed under several situations:
- when products containing copper are tank-mixed with ARECA, OR
- when unbuffered ARECA solutions are applied to plant foliage that bear copper residues from prior treatments with copper products. Do not tank-mix ARECA with copper compounds.
In situations when copper compounds are applied prior to or will be applied after applications of ARECA increase the pH of the ARECA tank solution (see Step 3 under PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS above) to 6.0 or above using an alkaline buffer. Examples of alkaline buffers include potassium carbonate (use 3 lbs for every 5 lbs ARECA) and diammonium phosphate (use 5 lbs for every 5 lbs ARECA). Use caution when using potassium carbonate as the buffer because it reacts during the addition to form carbon dioxide gas (CO2). Do not seal the spray tank until all of the CO2 gas is released, a process that usually takes about 5 minutes.
- Directions For Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 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 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 restricted-entry 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 entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 12 hours.
PPE required for early entry to 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 is:
- Coveralls
- Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
- Shoes plus socks
- Protective eyewear
- Non-Agricultural Use Requirements
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are not within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. Keep unprotected persons out of the treated areas until sprays have dried.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
Ornamentals: Some foliar fertilizers and copper-based fungicides are not compatible with ARECA and a tank mix of these products with ARECA may result in phytotoxicity to various plants. To avoid this phytotoxicity, apply ARECA at least 14 days before or after an application of a copper-based fungicide, and in these spray programs, avoid applying with airblast equipment. Stickers, extenders, and wetting agents must not be mixed with ARECA. Do not tank mix ARECA with the following products because they are not compatible with ARECA: Flowable formulations containing chlorothalonil, flowable formulations containing mancozeb, Bayleton® 50W (or other similar registered formulations containing triadimefon), Rubigan™ A.S. (or other registered flowable formulations containing fenamirol), or registered formulations containing thiophanate-methyl and chlorothalonil. Physical Compatibility Test: Before mixing ARECA with any other product including but not limited to soluble concentrate or flowable formulations, conduct a physical compatibility test. Use a clear container (1 pint) and mix a small amount of spray solution by adding each component in the order and ratio as required for making large amounts of the tank mix solution. Stir the contents and allow them to settle for 5-15 minutes. Solutions that stay in suspension or can be remixed readily are considered compatible. Increased compatibility may result if a buffering agent is used.
- Tolerance
Although ARECA has been found to be safe to use with the species listed on this label, it is impossible to test all species or varieties under all types of growing conditions for tolerance to ARECA. Always test for plant phytotoxicity on a small scale using the labeled rates before preparing spray solutions or applying to large areas of plants
Safety & Health
- Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)
Some materials that are chemical resistant to this product are butyl rubber, nitrite rubber, and neoprene rubber. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart.
- Long sleeved shirt and long pants
- Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
- Shoes plus socks
- Protective eyewear
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE). If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
- Restrictions
- Areca may not be compatible with foliar fertilizers.
- Do not mix Areca with any sticker, extender, or wetting agent.
- Areca is not physically compatible with flowable formulations of Daconil®.
- Precautionary Statements
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
- Environmental Hazards
This product is toxic to aquatic and estuarine invertebrates. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic and estuarine organisms in neighboring areas. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
- User Safety Recommendations
- Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
- Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Areca is packaged in 5 lbs. containers, 4 per carton