PRIME 50 EC

Insecticide

PRIME 50 EC

Always read the label before use.

An emulsifiable concentrate contact and stomach insecticide for the control of insects on crops as listed.

Maize

Features

PRIME 50 EC is a IRAC insecticide group code 15.
PRIME 50 EC is an effective alternative insecticide for the control of foliage feeding Lepidopterous pests
(larvae of moths and butterflies) resistant to insecticides from other mode of action groups (e.g. pyrethroids or organophosphates).
PRIME 50 EC shows good stomach and medium contact activity.
PRIME 50 EC displays ovicidal activity.
PRIME 50 EC is not pH sensitive.
PRIME 50 EC is safe for honeybees.
PRIME 50 EC will not harm predacious mite species.
PRIME 50 EC has an aerial application registration.

Do's & Don'ts

For Chilo partellus apply as soon as 10 % plants show shot-hole damage and direct spray into the funnel area of the plants. If necessary, apply a follow-up treatment shortly before tasseling. A minimum of 3 litres spray mixture must be applied per 100 m row.
In tank mixtures with LAMBDA 50 EC or LAMBDA SECURE 106 CS add a Villa approved buffer + surfactant adjuvant at the recommended rate.
For Busseola fusca apply as soon as eggs are found on 5 % of the plants or 10 % plants show shot-hole damage. A second application may be required 10 to 14 days later. Direct sprays into plant funnel area. Use at least 3 litres water per 100 m row.

Usage Rate

7 mℓ/ 100 m row PLUS 1.2 mℓ/ 100 m row LAMBDA 50 EC OR 0.6 mℓ/ 100 m row LAMBDA SECURE 106 CS

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LAMBDA 50 EC
Active ingredient: Lambda-cyhalothrin (pyrethroid) 50 g/ℓ
(Reg. No. L7787 Act 36 of 1947) (harmful)

LAMBDA SECURE 106 CS
Active ingredient: Lambda-cyhalothrin (pyrethroid) 106 g/ℓ
(Reg. No. L8939 Act 36 of 1947) (harmful)

Registration holder:
Universal Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1983/008184/07
PO Box 801, Kempton Park, 1620.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

Potatoes

Features

PRIME 50 EC is an IRAC group code 15 insecticide.
Benzoylurea group of insecticides.
PRIME 50 EC is an insect growth regulator.
Inhibitor of chitin biosynthesis.
Stop moulting by preventing cuticle formation.
Long residual effect on the leaf.
Ovicidal effect on freshly laid eggs.
Very low soil mobility and very low leaching.
PRIME 50 EC has no withholding period.
Ideal option as part of an IPM spray programme with low impact on beneficial insects.
PRIME 50 EC has no withholding period.
Ideal option as part of an IPM spray programme with low impact on beneficial insects.

Do's & Don'ts

Avoid exclusive repeated use of insecticides from the same insecticide group code.
Acceptable control will only be achieved by applying multiple, successive applications of PRIME 50 EC.
Do not apply more than six (6) consecutive treatments per crop season.
Do not use PRIME 50 EC in tank mixtures with mancozeb, carbamates, and compounds containing copper.
Do not apply during the heat of the day or if rain is pending.
Commence application after flowering at the start of senescence.

Usage Rate

800 mℓ/ha
Apply in 500 ℓ per hectare (ground application) and 30-40 ℓ water per hectare (aerial application).
Repeat at two weekly intervals until leaves stop growing.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

lufenuron (benzamide) 50 g/ℓ

PACKAGING

1 L, 5 L

REG. NO.

L 8660 Act No. 36 of 1947

N-AR 1230 / W1301424

REGISTRATION DETAILS

VILLA CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD.
Co. Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
65 Botes Road, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619
Tel. (011) 396 2233

CROPS & TARGET

MaizePotatoesTobaccoMaize - Sorghum stem borerMaize - Maize stalk borerPotatoes - Potato tuber mothTobacco - Potato tuber mothTobacco - Tobacco leaf miner