Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Etoxazole

IRAC Code

10

Agrochemical Functions

Miticide

Technologies

Agrochemicals

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Crop Protection & Pest Control

Insecticides

Active Ingredient

Etoxazole (Diphenyloxazoline derivative) - 100g

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Crops

Fiber Crops,

Fodder & Forage,

Fruits,

Herbs & Spice Crops,

Legumes,

Other Agricultural Crops,

Sugar & Starch Crops,

Vegetables

Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control

Agricultural Pest Control

Agriculture & Feed — Turf, Ornamentals & Landscape

Ornamentals

Applicable Crop

Apple,

Artichoke,

Arugula,

Asparagus,

Avocado,

Baby Corn,

Bamboo Shoots,

Bean Sprouts,

Beet,

Beet Greens,

Belgian Endive,

Bell Pepper,

Bitter Melon,

Blood Orange,

Bok Choy,

Broccoli,

Brussels Sprouts,

Burdock Root,

Butterhead,

Cabbage,

Calabash,

Capers,

Carrot,

Cassava,

Cauliflower,

Celery,

Celtuce,

Chayote,

Citron,

Collard Greens,

Corn,

Cucumber,

Curly,

Daikon Radish,

Dandelion Greens,

Edamame,

Eggplant,

Elephant Garlic,

Endive,

English Cucumber,

Escarole,

Fennel,

Fiddlehead,

Galangal,

Garlic,

Gherkin,

Ginger,

Grape Leaves,

Grapefruit,

Green Beans,

Green Onions,

Green Peas,

Greens,

Hearts of Palm,

Horseradish,

Iceberg,

Jícama,

Kale,

Kohlrabi,

Kohlrabi Greens,

Kumquat,

Lacinato,

Leeks,

Lemon,

Lemongrass,

Lettuce,

Lime,

Lotus,

Mandarin,

Mustard Greens,

Napa Cabbage,

Nopales,

Okra,

Onion,

Orange,

Parsley,

Parsley Root,

Parsnip,

Pear,

Peas,

Peppers,

Plantain,

Potato,

Pumpkin,

Purslane,

Radicchio,

Radish,

Rapini,

Romaine,

Rose,

Rutabaga,

Scallions,

Shallots,

Snap Peas,

Snow Peas,

Spinach,

Squash,

String Bean,

Sugar Snap Peas,

Sunchoke,

Sweet Potato,

Swiss Chard,

Tangelo,

Tangerine,

Taro,

Tomatillo,

Tomato,

Turnip,

Turnip Greens,

Water Chestnut,

Water Spinach,

Watercress,

Wax Beans,

Winter Melon,

Yams,

Yucca,

Zucchini

Application Technique

Sprayers

Insecticide Target Species

Mites

Directions For Use

Use only as directed.

SMITE is effective for the control fo the egg and immature stages of the red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) in apples, pears, tomatoes and roses, European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi) in apples and pears and various mites in citrus. It does not control adult spider mites. SMITE is moderately slow-acting and should be applied when less than 1 female adult mite per leaf is present, according to apple and pear orchard inspections. Good coverage of all plant surfaces with the spray is essential. SMITE does not adversely affect beneficial predators such as Amblyseius californicus and Oligota.

Mixing Instructions

• SMITE is a suspension concentrate.
• SHAKE CONTAINER WELL BEFORE USE. Agitation is necessary to avoid settling during mixing and spraying.
• Half fill the spray tank with clean water. Measure out the required quantity of SMITE and pre-mix with a small volume of water (1 part SMITE to 10 parts water), before adding to the water in the spray tank.
• Fill spray tank to the required volume with water. Maintain agitation during spraying.
• Use prepared spray mixture immediately.
• Do not allow to stand overnight.

Recommendations

Apply at the first signs of mite movement when less than 1 adult female mite/leaf, (November to January) is present using a high pressure full cover spray to point of run-off. Good  coverage  is  essential.  SMITE will also aid in the control of Bryobia mite (Bryobia rubrioculus) when present during spraying for spider mites. Should it be necessary to spray the trees again for mites, use a registered acaricide from a different chemical group. Apply a full cover spray at 500-2000ℓ spray mixturer/ha, and ensure thorough coverage to the point of run-off. Do not apply more than 1 treatment per season. Apply at the first signs of mite movement when less than 1 adult female mite per leaf is present. This tank mixture can be applied if a rapid knock- down of adult mites is required.

CROP/PEST	DOSAGE	REMARKS
ROSES Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)	25-50mℓ/100ℓ water	Apply at the first signs of mite movement using a high pressure full cover spray to point of run-off. Good coverage is essential. When using the 25mℓ rate 2 applications – 7 days apart – are recommended. Repeat as necessary.
APPLES            AND PEARS Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi)     TOMATOES Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)	35mℓ/100ℓ water                     40mℓ/100ℓ water OR 30mℓ + 30mℓ Meothrin (L6385) / 100ℓ
CITRUS		Orchards should be monitored regularly for the presence of mites. Commence application when mites occur. Apply SMITE only once per season. If more than one spray is required to control any of the mites mentioned, use an acaricide from a different chemical group. Trees should be thoroughly wetted.
Citrus      red      mite (Panonychus          citri) and           Lowveld           mite (Eutetranychus orientalis)   Flat mite (Brevipalpus californicus) Rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora)   Bud     mite     (Aceria sheldoni)	50mℓ / 100ℓ 30mℓ / 100ℓ 30mℓ / 100ℓ 30mℓ / 100ℓ	Orchards should be monitored regularly for the presence of mites. Commence application when mites occur. Apply SMITE only once per season. If more than one spray is required to control any of the mites mentioned, use an acaricide from a different chemical group. Trees should be thoroughly wetted. Apply as a medium cover spray, ensuring thorough wetting of particularly the leaves.         Apply as a medium cover spray ensuring thorough coverage of particularly the fruit.   Apply as a medium cover spray, ensuring thorough coverage of the fruit.     Apply as a medium cover spray during February to May in orchards where malformed blossoms and / or leaves are noticed.

 

Properties

Formulation Type

Suspension Concentrates

Physical Form

Liquid

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

Since SMITE has not been fully tested in all sequences and combinations of sprays, it is not recommended to tank-mix with any other spray materials until greater experience has been obtained. Do not mix with fungicides. Consult your supplier for up-to-date information on compatibility.

Safety & Health

Warnings

Allow the following minimum number of days between the last application and harvesting:-

Apples        42 days

Pears           42 days

Tomatoes     3 days (4 days if Meothrin is added)

Citrus            28 days

1. In the case of fruit destined for export consult your SMITE representative.
2. Do  not  use in  orchards interplanted with other crops.    
3. Handle with care.                                                                                    
4. May cause irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
5. Harmful if swallowed.
6. Store in a cool place away from food and feedstuffs.

Re-entry interval: Do not enter treated area until spray deposit has dried 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 and the occurrence of resistance of a pest against the remedy concerned 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 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 could not have been foreseen in terms of the registration. Consult the supplier in the event of any uncertainty.

Precautions

Avoid contact with the concentrate. Avoid inhalation of spray mist. Wear face shield when handling concentrate. Wash with soap and water after use. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst mixing and applying or before washing hands and face. Avoid drift of spray onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under treatment. Prevent contamination of food, feedstuffs, eating utensils, drinking water, springs, dams and rivers. Clean spray equipment after use and dispose of wash water in a safe place.

Rinse empty container three times with a volume of water equal to a minimum of 10% of that of the container. Add the rinsings to the contents of the spray tank before destroying the container in the prescribed manner. Destroy container by perforation and do not use for any  other purpose.

Resistance Warning

SMITE is a group code 10A insecticide. Any insect population may contain individuals naturally resistant to SMITE and other group code 10A insecticides. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if these insecticides are used repeatedly. These resistant insects may not be controlled by SMITE or any other group code 10A insecticide.

To delay insecticide resistance:

• Avoid exclusive repeated use of insecticides from the same insecticide group code. Alternate or tank mix with products from different insecticide group codes.
• Integrate the control methods (chemical, cultural , biological) into insect control programs.
• For specific information on resistance management contact the registration holder of this product.