PER91816 - Insecticides for Nursery - Teppan, Sero-X, Success Neo etc. - 270430
Applies to Sero-X Natural Insecticide
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PERMIT TO ALLOW MINOR USE OF A REGISTERED AGVET CHEMICAL PRODUCT FOR CONTROL OF HEMIPTERA IN (NON-FOOD) NURSERY STOCK, INCLUDING SEEDLINGS, TUBES, PLUGS, POTTED COLOUR, TREES, SHRUBS, FOLIAGE PLANTS, PALMS, GRASSES, FRUIT PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS* AND ORNAMENTALS PERMIT NUMBER – PER91816
This permit is issued to the Permit Holder in response to an application granted by the APVMA under section 112 of the Agvet Codes of the jurisdictions set out below. This permit allows a person, as stipulated below, to use the product in the manner specified in this permit in the designated jurisdictions. This permit also allows the Permit Holder and any person stipulated below to claim that the product can be used in the manner specified in this permit.
THIS PERMIT IS IN FORCE FROM 7 APRIL 2022 TO 30 APRIL 2027
Permit Holder: GREENLIFE INDUSTRY AUSTRALIA LIMITED c/- AGAWARE CONSULTING PTY LTD
Persons who can use the product under this permit: Persons generally.
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Products to be used: APPLAUD INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 51547) Containing: 440 g/L BUPROFEZIN as the only active constituent.
SERO-X PESTICIDE (APVMA No. 81070) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 400 g/L CLITORIA TERNATEA EXTRACT as the only active constituent.
TEPPAN 50SL INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 68689) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 50 g/L CYCLANILIPROLE as the only active constituent.
PROCLAIM INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 50919) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 44 g/kg EMAMECTIN present as emamectin benzoate as the only active constituent.
INSEGAR WG INSECT GROWTH REGULATOR (APVMA No. 51224) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 250 g/kg FENOXYCARB as the only active constituent.
MAINMAN 500 WG INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 66373) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 500 g/kg FLONICAMID as the only active constituent.
PESTOIL INSECT CONTROL SPRAY (APVMA No. 49266) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 839 g/L PETROLEUM OIL as the only active constituent.
SACOA SUMMER INSECTICIDAL SPRAY OIL (APVMA No. 54001) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 844 g/L PETROLEUM OIL as the only active constituent.
SUCCESS NEO JEMVELVA ACTIVE INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 64109) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 120 g/L SPINETORAM as the only active constituent.
MOVENTO 240 SC INSECTICIDE (APVMA No. 61864) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 240 g/L SPIROTETRAMAT as the only active constituent.
Directions for Use: Refer to the Application Rates, Critical Use Comments and Additional Conditions listed in Table 1 below.
Withholding Period: DO NOT use on plants grown for human or animal consumption.
Jurisdiction: All States and Territories
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Additional Conditions: This permit allows for the use of a product in a manner specified on the permit. Persons who wish to prepare for use and/or use products for the purposes specified in this permit must read, or have read to them, the details and conditions of this permit. Unless otherwise stated, the use of the product must be in accordance with the product label.
To Avoid Crop Damage Nursery stock is not known to be sensitive to the chemical insecticide products listed in this permit when used in strict accordance with the rate, conditions of use and other warnings.
However, the large number of disparate crop lines produced in commercial production nurseries means that not all these products have been fully evaluated for crop safety on all species, or in all situations where treatment may be undertaken. Some of these insecticides may demonstrate toxicity under certain situations, application methods, application rates and weather conditions to susceptible nursery stock. Some insecticides may also leave undesirable spray residue on foliage and flowers.
If unsure of crop tolerance, users must treat a sample number of plants or a small area prior to whole crop treatment and monitor any phytotoxic effects that will compromise production goals. This action cannot guarantee crop safety as application, environmental and crop conditions may vary from test treatment to whole of crop treatment. Any instances of phytotoxic damage should be reported immediately to the permit holder.
Resistance Management Use insecticide products in accordance with existing Insecticide Resistance Management Strategies and in accordance with best practice. Insecticide products should be used as part of an integrated pest management program, which incorporates as many control options as possible to minimise pest pressure. It is important that approved insecticide products are rotated between different chemical mode of action (MoA) groups at regular intervals within a structured disease management plan.
Insecticide Resistance Management Strategies have been developed by CropLife Australia. An updated version of these strategies is available from CropLife Australia’s website at: or search on-line for Resistance Management CropLife Australia.
Issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
- Includes wildflower crops. Refer to Wildflower crops list in Appendix 1.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Table 1: Hemiptera control in nursery stock (non-food) and ornamentals Including (non-food) – seedlings, tubes, potted colour, trees, shrubs, foliage plants, palms, grasses, fruit plants (non-bearing), cut flowers* and ornamentals.
| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) | Applaud Insecticide 440 g/L buprofezin (16) | 30-60 mL/100 L | •Monitor nursery stock and apply when nymph stages exceed threshold levels and are prevalent. | DO NOT use more than 2 applications of buprofezin in an annual production cycle. |
| Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) | •DO NOT re-apply spray within 14 days after initial application, and only spray when nymph stages exceed threshold levels. | DO NOT allow stock to graze treated plant material. Any treated plant material discarded (refuse) should be properly disposed of to prevent access by livestock. | ||
| Scale insects (Coccoidea) | •Spray in sufficient volume to provide adequate penetration and coverage of foliage. | DO NOT apply if heavy rains or storms are forecast within 3 days. | ||
| Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) | •Application should be aimed at the early nymph stages. | DO NOT irrigate to the point of runoff for at least 3 days after application. | ||
| Silverleaf whitefly (Bemsia spp.) | •Apply 7 to 10 days after the first appearance of adult whiteflies on foliage, or monitor populations and apply based on the numbers of nymphs observed. | |||
| •DO NOT re-apply consecutive sprays; rotate with product from a different chemical group. | ||||
| •Spray in sufficient volume to provide adequate penetration and coverage of foliage; particularly the underside of leaf area, as nymphs (and adults) are predominantly on the underside of leaves. |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green mirids (Creontiades dilutus) | 400 g/L Clitoria ternatea extract (UN) | 200 mL/100 L OR 2 L/ha | •Monitor the crop and apply a foliar spray when pests are first observed. Repeat applications as necessary. | Use in conjunction with an Integrated Pest Management program. |
| Silverleaf whitefly (Bemsia tabaci) | •Apply by air-blast sprayer, air-shear sprayer, back-pack mister, hand lance sprayer, spray boom or equivalent. | |||
| •Thorough coverage is essential. Apply as a high volume application ensuring all foliage is treated. | ||||
| •DO NOT apply more than 5 applications per crop. | ||||
| •DO NOT apply less than 14 – 20 days after the last treatment. | ||||
| Aphids (Aphidoidea) | 500 g/kg flonicamid (9C) | 10-20 g/100 L Addition of adjuvant according to label rates. | •Apply as foliar spray at the first sign of insect pest infestation. | |
| Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) | •Apply in sufficient water to provide thorough and uniform coverage of the plant. | |||
| Mirids (Miridae) | •Use the higher rate under high pest pressure. | |||
| Silverleaf whitefly (Bemsia tabaci) | •Maximum of 3 applications per year, with a minimum re-treatment interval of 14 days. | |||
| •DO NOT apply this product while bees are foraging, spray early morning or late evening to reduce the risk to bees. |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mirids (Creontiades dilutus) | 44 g/kg emamectin (6) | 250–300 g/ha OR 25–30 g/100 L SUPPRESSION ONLY | •For optimum performance, apply cover spray immediately following egg hatch and/or presence of early nymphal stages. | DO NOT apply spray if rainfall is imminent, or spray conditions are unfavourable. |
| •Thorough coverage of foliage is essential for optimum performance. | ||||
| •Use the lower rate on low to moderate infestations. Use higher rate under heavier infestation pressure, or during periods of hot weather. | ||||
| •DO NOT apply more than 2 applications per crop, with a minimum re-treatment interval of 7 days between applications. | ||||
| •DO NOT apply more than 4 spray applications of emamectin within an annual nursery production cycle. | ||||
| •Suppression only is likely to be achieved. An alternative approved (registered/permit) insecticide treatment may be a better option. | ||||
| •Dangerous to bees. DO NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are foraging. |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale insects (Coccoidea) | 250 g/kg fenoxycarb (7B) | 40 g/100 L SUPPRESSION ONLY | •Use the appropriate rate depending on plant size, canopy stage and density, time of year and pest pressure. | Safety directions Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after use. When opening the container and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or long sleeve shirt and long pants) and face shield or goggles. When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or long sleeve shirt and long pants). After each day’s use, wash face shield, goggles and contaminated clothing. |
| •Apply maximum of 2 applications per crop by dilute or concentrate spraying. A minimum re-treatment interval of 10 days must be observed. | ||||
| •Commence application when scale hatchings are at 75%. | Re-entry statement Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or long sleeve shirt and long pants) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use. | |||
| •Ensure thorough coverage of all plant surfaces. | ||||
| •DO NOT spray if rainfall is expected before spray has dried. | ||||
| •DO NOT treat plants in flower to prevent contamination of pollen and possible effects on bees. |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphids (Aphidoidea) | 839 g/L petroleum oil 844 g/L petroleum oil | 1-2 L/100 L | •Apply a maximum of 6 sprays with a 7-14 day re-treatment interval. | Petroleum oil products have demonstrated phytotoxicity and undesirable commercial effects in nursery plant species. |
| Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) | •Apply as foliar spray using airblast sprayer or boom sprayer. | DO NOT tank mix with any other chemicals or fertilisers unless fully evaluated | ||
| Scale insects (Coccoidea) (suppression) | •Apply in sufficient water to ensure complete and thorough coverage of foliage and/or crop. | DO NOT apply if temperature exceeds or is likely to exceed 32°C within 24 hours of treatment. | ||
| DO NOT apply within one month prior to, or following a sulfur spray or other incompatible pesticide as listed on approved label. | ||||
| DO NOT apply to crops in weak, damaged or stressed conditions. | ||||
| Psyllids (Bactericera cockerelli) (including tomato potato psyllid) | 120 g/L spinetoram (5) | 40 mL/100 L OR 400 mL/ha SUPPRESSION ONLY | •Use a spray adjuvants at recommended rates. | Notify authorities of the detection of these pests. |
| •Monitor crops and commence application when pest are first detected. Follow up treatment may be necessary to control new infestations 7 to 14 days later. | Spinetoram should not be used on vegetable or herb seedlings in a production nursery system. | |||
| •Apply as a foliar spray using ground based sprayer (hydraulic spray equipment, backpack sprayer or equivalent). | ||||
| •DO NOT apply more than 2 applications per crop per year with a minimum re-treatment interval of 7 days. | ||||
| •Use sufficient water to ensure coverage of all plant surfaces. | ||||
| •DO NOT apply this product while bees are foraging in the crop to be treated. |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphids (Aphidoidea) | 240 g/L spirotetramat (23) | Foliar: 20-40 mL/100 L plus spray adjuvant (as per label) | •Monitor crops and commence application when thresholds are reached. Use higher rates where rapid build-up or crop growth is observed. | If applying by spraying equipment carried on the back of the user wear cotton overalls, over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrist and chemical resistant gloves. |
| Scale Insects (Coccoidea) | •DO NOT apply more than three (3) applications per crop per year. | |||
| Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) | •DO NOT re-apply within 7 days of previous applications. | Products containing spirotetramat have demonstrated phytotoxicity and undesirable commercial effects in some plant species. The addition of surfactant may contribute to those effects. | ||
| Container Drench: 50-100 mL product Refer to table below | •Apply in sufficient water to wet potting medium, without loss of liquid from container. Follow application with moderate irrigation. Irrigate carefully during the next 10 days in order to avoid loss of active ingredient from the bottom of the container. |
Spirotetramat container drench application rates
| Crop | Container Size (cm) | Number of pots treated with 50 mL product | Crop | Container Size (cm) | Number of pots treated with 50-100 mL product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbaceous species (1-2 plants per pot) | 5 | 3000 | Woody perennials | 5 | 2000 |
| 10 | 1500 | 10 | 1000 | ||
| 15 | 1000 | 15 | 650 | ||
| 20 | 750 | 20 | 500 | ||
| 30 | 500 | 30 | 300 |
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| Pest | Product (MoA) | Rate | Critical Use Comments | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyllids (Psyllidae) | 50 g/L cyclaniliprole (28) | 120-200 mL /100 L | •Monitor crops and commence application when pests are first detected. Targeting the younger insect growth stages (e.g. nymphs/crawlers) will be most efficacious. | Comply with Spray drift restraints for use of Cyclaniliprole listed below |
| Soft scales (Coccoidea) | •Apply as a foliar application by hydraulic spray equipment, backpack sprayer, or equivalent. | DO NOT apply by a boom sprayer. | ||
| Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) | •Use a spray volume sufficient to ensure thorough coverage of all plant surfaces. | DO NOT apply if heavy rains or storms are forecast within 3 days. | ||
| Aphids (Aphidoidea) (suppression) | •Apply spray mixture near to the point of run-off to ensure thorough coverage of all plant surfaces. | DO NOT irrigate to the point of runoff for at least 3 days after application. | ||
| Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) (suppression) | •DO NOT apply more than 2 applications per crop. | Integrated Pest Management Toxic to beneficial arthropods. Not compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) programs utilising beneficial arthropods. Minimise spray drift to reduce harmful effects on beneficial arthropods in non-crop areas. | ||
| Stink bug nymphs including brown marmorated stink bug (Pentatomidae, including Halyomorpha halys) (suppression) | •DO NOT apply less than 10 days after the initial treatment. | Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and Environment Very toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers. | ||
| •The addition of a non-ionic wetter (eg. Agral at 10 mL/100 L or Activator 90 at 50 mL/100 L) will assist with coverage and improve efficacy on beetles and sucking pest. The addition of a methylated seed oil (eg. Banjo or Hasten at 200 mL/100 L up to 1 L/ha) will assist with the control of aphids. | Protection of Honey Bees and Other Insect Pollinators Toxic to bees. Harmful to bee brood. DO NOT apply to crops from the onset of flowering until flowering is complete. DO NOT allow spray drift to flowering weeds or flowering crops in the vicinity of the treatment area. Before spraying, notify beekeepers to move hives to a safe location with an untreated source of nectar and pollen, if there is potential for managed hives to be affected by the spray or spray drift. | |||
| •Apply a maximum of 3 applications of any Group 28 insecticides to the crop. |
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Spray drift restraints for use of Cyclaniliprole Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at
DO NOT allow bystanders to come into contact with the spray cloud.
DO NOT apply in a manner that may cause an unacceptable impact to native vegetation, agricultural crops, landscaped gardens and aquaculture production, or cause contamination of plant or livestock commodities, outside the application site from spray drift. The buffer zones in the relevant buffer zone table below provide guidance but may not be sufficient in all situations. Wherever possible, correctly use application equipment designed to reduce spray drift and apply when the wind direction is away from these sensitive areas.
DO NOT apply unless the wind speed is between three and 20 kilometres per hour at the application site during the time of application.
DO NOT apply if there are hazardous surface temperature inversion conditions present at the application site during the time of application. Surface temperature inversion conditions exist most evenings one to two hours before sunset and persist until one to two hours after sunrise.
DO NOT apply by a vertical sprayer unless the following requirements are met: -Spray is not directed above the target canopy. -The outside of the sprayer is turned off when turning at the end of rows and when spraying the outer row on each side of the application site. -For dilute water rates up to the maximum listed for each type of canopy specified, minimum distances between the application site and downwind sensitive areas are observed (see the following table titled ‘Buffer zones for vertical sprayers’).
Buffer zones for vertical sprayers
| Type of target canopy and dilute water rate | Mandatory downwind buffer zones Natural aquatic areas |
|---|---|
| 2 metres tall and shorter, maximum dilute water rate of 1200 L/ha | 10 metres |
| Taller than 2 metres (not fully-foliated), maximum dilute water rate of 1200 L/ha | 20 metres |
| Taller than 2 metres (fully-foliated), maximum dilute water rate of 1200 L/ha | 15 metres |
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Appendix 1
Wildflower crops Banksia species (Banksia spp.) - cultivars and hybrids Berzelia or button brush (Berzelia spp.) Black kangaroo paw species (Macropidia spp.) - cultivars and hybrids Christmas bells (Blandfordia grandiflora) Christmas bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) Geraldton wax, Waxflower species (Chamelaucium spp.) - cultivars and hybrids Kangaroo paw species (Anigozanthos spp.) - cultivars and hybrids Leucadendron species - cultivars and hybrids Leucospermum species (Leucospermum spp.) - cultivars and hybrids (pincushions) Protea species (Protea spp.) - cultivars and hybrids Riceflower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) Waratah species (Telopea speciosissima) - cultivars and hybrids