Dormex®

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Cyanamide

Agrochemical Functions

Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)

Technologies

Agrochemicals

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Plant Health, Nutrients & Soil Management

Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) & Harvest Aids

Active Ingredient

Cyanamide - 520 g

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Crops

Fruits

Applicable Crop

Apple,

Apricot,

Berries,

Cherry,

Grape,

Kiwi,

Plum

Symptoms In Case Of Exposure

Ingestion or inhalation, especially in combination with alcohol consumption, causes pronounced dilation of the cutaneous vessels to the face and upper thorax, resulting in intense flushing and blue-red discolouration. In severe cases giddiness, headache, respiratory distress, elevated pulse rate, tightness in the chest and a sensation of coldness in the extremities can also occur. Hoarseness and cough are probably the result of a local irritant effect on the mucous membranes. These symptoms usually disappear within a short time but may last up to 24 hours in exceptional cases. Depending on the exposure time, skin contact may result in reddening and blistering of the skin or in distinct effects, with papulovesicular reaction or severe dermatitis.

Directions For Use

Use only as directed.

Application Rates

APPLES
African (American) bollworm,	12.5 g - 20 g/100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
Leafrollers		occurs.  Use lower rate on young trees.
APRICOTS
African (American)	20g/ 100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
bollworm		occurs. Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
ASPARAGUS
African (American) bollworm	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
		occurs.  Ensure thorough coverage of
		plants.
AVOCADOS
Leafrollers	12.5 g/100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
		occurs.  Ensure thorough coverage of trees
BEANS (GREEN, DRY &
SOY)
African (American) bollworm	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
		occurs.  Ensure thorough coverage of
		plants.
Semi- (Plusia) looper	375 g – 500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
		occurs.  Ensure thorough coverage of
		plants.  With increased pest pressure use
		the higher rate.
BEETROOT
African (American) bollworm	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest
& Army worm		occurs.  Ensure thorough coverage of
		plants.

 

CROP / PEST	RATE	REMARKS
BERRIES (inlcuding blue berries,
black berries & rasp berries)
African (American) bollworm,	500g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Leafroller, Semi-(Plusia) looper		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
BRINJALS
African (American) bollworm	67.5 g/100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
	(500g/ha)	Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
Semi- (Plusia) looper	250 g - 500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.  With
		increased pest pressure use the higher rate.
BULBS
Lilyborer	50 g/100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs
		(normally from early Spring to late Summer).
		Ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Repeat
		every 7 to 14 days if necessary.
CANOLA
Diamond-back moth larvae,	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
African (American) bollworm,		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
Semi-(Plusia) looper
Diamond-back moth larvae	250 g - 500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
		Ensure thorough coverage of plants. With
		increased pest pressure use the higher rate.
CHERRIES
African (American) bollworm	20g/ 100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
CITRUS
Leafroller	12.5 g/100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Orange dog caterpillar
African (American) bollworm
CRUCIFERAE
African (American) bollworm,	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Semi-(Plusia) looper		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
Diamond-back moth larvae	250 g - 500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
		Ensure thorough coverage of plants. With
		increased pest pressure use the higher rate.
CUCURBITS
African (American) bollworm	500 g/ha	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
FIGS
African (American) bollworm &	20g/ 100 l water	Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Semi- (Plusia) looper		Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
GRAPES
Pear leafroller & African	500 g/ha	Apply every 7 to14 days and ensure thorough
(American) bollworm		coverage of the foliage during the first month
		of shoot growth after budding.  DiPel® DF is
		not a contact killer, but has to be ingested by
		leafroller to be effective.  Good coverage of
		all parts of the foliage is therefore of primary
		importance.

CROP / PEST	RATE		REMARKS
GROUNDNUTS
African (American) bollworm,	500 g/ha		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Semi- (Plusia) Looper, Armyworm			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
HERBS & SPICES
African (American) bollworm	50 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
HOPS
African (American) bollworm	50 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
KIWI FRUIT
African (American) bollworm &	20 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Leafroller			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
LAWNS
Lawn caterpillar (Armyworm)	50 g /100 l water/		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
	100 m2		Repeat every 7 to 14 days. Lawn caterpillar
			larvae normally occur from December/January
			to April in most areas. First spray should be
			applied in early January. Place a wet towel on
			lawn overnight to determine the presence of
			caterpillars, which can be seen under the towel
			the following morning.
LETTUCE
Semi- (Plusia) looper   and African	500 g/ha		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
(American) Bollworm			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
LUCERNE
Lucerne caterpillar, Armyworm	125 g/ha		Apply in sufficient water for
and African (American) bollworm			thorough coverage of foliage.
ORNAMENTALS
Semi- (Plusia) looper, Leafrollers,	12.5 -50g/100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Armyworm and African			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
(American) bollworm
PAPRIKA
African (American) bollworm	50 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
PEACHES
African (American) bollworm	20 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
PEAS
African (American) bollworm	500 g/ha		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
PEARS
African (American) bollworm,	12.5 g - 20 g/100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
Leafroller			Use lower rate on young trees.
PEPPERS
African (American) bollworm	50 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
PERSIMMONS
African (American) bollworm	20 g /100 l water		Apply as a full cover spray when pest occurs.
			Ensure thorough coverage of plants.
PINE TREES AND PROTEAS
Pine Tree Emperor moth larvae	22.5 g/10 l water		Knapsack Sprayer
			Ensure thorough coverage of young trees and
			Protea shrubs.
	250 g/ha		Aerial

Properties

Formulation Type

Concentrate Solutions

Physical Form

Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

MITI Listed (Japan),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

DORMEX at 1,5% and higher concentrations should not be mixed with insecticides or fungicides. The reduced rate of DORMEX at 0,5 –1,0% combined with a mineral oil** (which alone and in its own right is registered as a rest breaking agent e.g. AMPRON*, CITROLE 100* or BUDBREAK*), is compatible with chlorpyrifos 480 ec and can be used as a tank mixture for the simultaneous control of pernicious scale and mealy bug on apples, pears, plums and apricots.

General Directions

1.Bud and full bloom dates for deciduous fruit trees may differ from year to year. It is therefore not possible to predict full bloom dates for a particular year correctly. To get a better indication before a final decision is made ontime of application take also into consideration the historical data, conditions of the year (accumulation of cold units, flowering dates of early crops/cultivars etc.) and physiological development of the crop and trees involved.

Always consult an expert for concentration and time of application.

2.Do not leave spray mixture to stand overnight

3.The application of DORMEX by brushes or sponges is not registered and is most strongly discouraged. NOTE:Manual application increases the risk of skin contamination, which may lead to severe skin burns.

4.Berries, Vines, Kiwi Fruit and Young Non-bearing Fruit Trees:Apply as a directed spray. Complete coverage of the buds is essential where rest breaking is sought. Use a handgun or knapsack sprayer equipped with D4 nozzles and 45 whirl plates (or equivalent). Spray at low pressure (100 kPa)

5.Apples, Pears, Apricots and Plums (bearing trees):The volume of water required must be calculated according to the Tree-Row-Volume formula:HVR = Tree height x Tree Width x 937 . In the case of apples and pears the volume to be used should not be Row Widthless than 70% of the High Volume Requirement(HVR), but also not less than 1000ℓ / ha. In the case of stone fruit, the volume to be used should not be less than 60% of the HVR, but also not less than 750ℓ / ha. Where the calculated volume is less than 1000ℓ/ha in the case of apples and pears and less than 750ℓ/ha in the case of stone fruit, hand lances should rather be used. At least 66% of the applied volume must be applied to the top half of the trees. In a tank mixture with CHLORPYRIFOS 480 EC, atleast 70% of the HVR must be applied.

6.Plums:DORMEX or DORMEX + Mineral oil may advance and shorten the flowering period. This may affect cross-pollination especially where the flowering period coincides with adverse weather conditions.Apples: DORMEX or DORMEX plus Mineral oil may advance and shorten the flowering period. This may affect cross-pollination and following chemical thinning. Consult experts in this regard and adjust thinning program accordingly.Advanced budbreak of Sultanas: The concentration of DORMEX needed may differ from area toarea and year to year. It may also be influenced by factors such as cumulative cold units during the period May to July for a particular area, growth vigor, stress factors, pruning time etc. Under optimum conditions, successful enhancement could be obtained with 3% concentration. Most of the time higher concentrations of up to 5% will result in more even bud burst. Thorough covering of the buds with spray material is essential. The earlier the spraying the higher the requirements. More uneven results can also be expected from earlier applications. Most of the time the 5% concentration will result in more constant and even results. Young and vigorous vines will also require the higher concentrations of DORMEX.Even budbreak of Table-and Wine Grapes: Concentrations required to improve even budbreak would differ from cultivar to cultivar. Circumstances such as cumulative cold units during May to July for a particular area, the physiological conditions of the vines, time of pruning, etc. will also be determining factors. Consult experts in this regard. Young and vigorous vines will also require the higher concentrations of DORMEX.Even budbreak of Berries: Concentrations required to improve even budbreak would differ from cultivar to cultivar. Circumstances such as cumulative cold units during May to July for a particular area, the physiological conditions of the bushes, time of pruning, etc. will also be determining factors. Consult experts inthis regard.Application Covering: The lower the concentration ofDORMEX applied, the more important thorough covering of the dormant buds becomes. The addition of a non-ionic wetter at the concentration recommended for waxy plant surfaces is essential. The type of trellis and the frame of the vines determine the volumeof spray mixture required. Directed application with hand lances may improve efficacy and cost effectiveness.

7.Do not apply DORMEX within 4 hours prior to rain or shortly after rain, when plants are still wet.

8.If possible, do not apply DORMEX or DORMEX+ Mineral oil, close to or prior to an expected cold spell (within 5 days), it may lead to poor results

 

Safety & Health

Warnings

• Use only prior to budding.
• DORMEX is severely irritating to the skin and eyes.
• In case of poisoning call a medical doctor and show him this label
• .Handle with care. Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
• Store behind lock and key away from food, feedstuff, seed and other agricultural chemicals.
• Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. Store in a cool place. (Below 20 0C).
• Toxic to bees and dangerous to fish and wildlife.
• Do not enter treated field within one day after application unless wearing protective clothing.Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions the registration holder does not warrant that it will be efficacious under all conditions because the action and effect thereof may be affected by factors such as abnormal climatic and storage conditions; quality of dilution water; compatibility with other substances not indicated on the label as well as by the method, time and accuracy of application. The registration holder furthermore does not accept responsibility for damage to crops, vegetation, the environment or harm to man or animal or for lack of performance of the remedy concerned due to failure of the user to follow the label instructions or to the occurrence of conditions which should not have been foreseen in terms of registration. Consult the supplier or registration holder in the event of any uncertainty.

Precautions

Avoid inhalation of spray mist and fumes or skin contact. Wear a face shield and protective clothing -overall, rubber bootsand rubber gloves when handling. Wash contaminated clothing daily. Wash immediately with sufficient water after accidental skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst mixing, applying or before washing hands and face and change of clothing. Do not drink any form of alcohol 24 hours before, during and up to 24 hours after the spraying of this product, since alcohol interacts with DORMEX thus increasing potential harmful effects. Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams and any other area not under treatment. Spray drift can cause serious damage to other desirable plants. Thoroughly wash and rinse spray equipment after use and dispose of contaminatedwater where it will not contaminate crops, grazing, rivers and dams. Prevent contamination of food, feeds, drinking water and eating utensils.

IMPORTANT:Invert the empty container over the spray or mixing tank and allow to drain for at least 30 seconds after the flow has slowed down to a drip. Thereafter rinse the container three times with a volume of water equal to a minimum of 10% of that of the container. Add the rinsings to the content of the spray tank before destroying the container in the prescribed manner.Destroy empty container by perforation and flattening and never re-use for any other purpose.