An emulsifiable concentrate residual contact acaracide for the control of pests as listed.

Citrus
  • IRAC group code 21 insecticide.
  • LESSON 50 EC is a fast-acting contact insecticide.
  • Rain and UV resistant.
  • No cross resistance with other acaricides.
  • Effective at both nymph and adult stages.
  • Residual action of 21-28 days at recommended rate.
  • Can be applied in ideal window between February to April.
  • Effective against red mite, rust mite, lowveld citrus mite, flat mite, grey mite and silver mite if present during time of application.
  • Also registered for control of mealybug.
  • LESSON 50 EC MoA is mitochondrial electron transport inhibition, resulting in pests unable to feed and reproduce which leads to mortality and a decline in pest populations.
  • Extremely safe for use on citrus.
  • PHI: 28 days - Confirm withholding periods for export crops with the relevant export organisation.
  • Apply during February to April during bud formation period.
  • Do not exceed more than one LESSON 50 EC treatment (or other IRAC Group 21 products) per growing season for good resistance management.
  • LESSON 50 EC is most effective against mobile stages of mites. Optimum control is obtained when applications coincide with periods of maximum egg hatch.
  • Application for mealybug should be timed at crawler movement and should only be applied once per season.

Mites: 150 mℓ/100 ℓ water

  • Apply as a medium volume, full cover spray.
  • Scout orchards frequently to determine mite infestation levels.
  • Commence with application at first signs of infestation.
  • Apply spray mixture at 5-7 ℓ per meter tree height above canopy skirt or tree diameter.

Mealybug: 200 mℓ/100 ℓ water

  • Apply as a full cover spray at the onset of first mealybug crawler movement.
  • Ensure good coverage and wetting on all parts of the tree, especially the
    undersides of the leaves.

Not applicable.

Grapes
  • LESSON 50 EC is a Mitochondrial Electron Transport Inhibitor (METI) acaricide and insecticide and belongs to IRAC Group 21.
  • Most effective against mobile stages of Mites, optimum control is obtained when applications coincide with periods of maximum egg hatch.
  • Mixable with most fungicides applied at 5-10 cm shoot length.
  • New chemistry on mites in vineyards.
  • Application done in spring will control the next seasons infestation.
  • Effective against all grapevine mites (Colomerus vitis); Grapevine Bud-, Leaf Blister-,  Leaf Curl Mite.
  • Apply 2 treatments per season, apply the 1st treatment when shoots are 5-10 cm long.
  • Follow-up 10-14 days later with a 2nd treatment.
  • Apply as high volume, full cover sprays (400-500 ℓ water/ha).
  • Ensure thorough wetting of new shoots.
  • Ideal pH range is 5-8.

Grape vine mites (Colomerus vitis)
- 125 mℓ/100 ℓ water (12.5 mℓ/10 ℓ water)

Not applicable.

Apples
  • LESSON 50 EC is a mitochondrial electron transport
    complex I (METI) acaricide and belongs to IRAC
    group 21A.
  • Contact acaricide with fast knockdown action.
  • Long-lasting control by rapidly inhibiting feeding and
    oviposition by females.
  • Effective on multiple mite growth stages: larva, nymph
    and adult.
  • Relatively safe to beneficial insects.
  • Compatible with Cryptex (virus), provided the pH of mixture
    is between 5-8 when Cryptex is added to the mixture.
  • Most effective against mobile stages of mites. Optimum
    control is obtained when applications coincide with periods
    of maximum egg hatch.
  • Apply only one treatment per growing season for good
    resistance management.
  • Ensure good coverage of all parts of the tree, especially the
    undersides of leaves.
  • Can also be applied as concentrate spray (2X).
  • Apply as a medium volume, full cover spray.
  • Scout orchards regularly to determine mite infestation levels.
    Commence with application at first signs of infestation.
  • Apply according to average mite scouting counts as follows:
    two female mites per apple leaf (up to end-March)
    and one female mite per leaf thereafter (red phase)
    or 40% leaf infestation (green phase).

Red spider mite & European red mite

  • 150 mℓ/100 ℓ water
  • Apply spray mixture at 6-7 ℓ per metre tree height above canopy skirt or tree diameter.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Fenpyroximate 50 g/ℓ

PACKAGING

5 ℓ

REG. NO.

No. L 9256 Act No. 36 of 1947
N-AR 1905 / W1301437

REGISTRATION DETAILS

LESSON 50 EC. Reg. No. L 9256 Act No. 36 of 1947. N-AR 1905 / W1301437

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Fenpyroximate 50 g/ℓ

DANGER

Hazard Statements: Combustible liquid. May be harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing mist, vapours and spray. Wear impervious rubber gloves and boots, protective clothing and chemical safety goggles. Avoid release into the environment.

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CROPS & TARGET

ApplesApricotsCherriesCitrusNectarinesPeachesPearsPeppersTomatoesGrapesApples - European red miteApples - Two-spotted spider miteApricots - Two-spotted miteCherries - Two-spotted miteCitrus - Bud miteCitrus - Citrus flat miteCitrus - Citrus rust miteCitrus - Citrus silver miteCitrus - Lowveld citrus miteCitrus - Citrus red miteCitrus - Citrus grey miteNectarines - Two-spotted mitePeaches - Two-spotted mitePears - European red mitePears - Two-spotted spider mitePeppers - Two-spotted spider mitesTomatoes - Two-spotted miteGrape - Grape vine bud miteGrapes - Leaf blister mite

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