Dimilin Flo is a selective insecticide for the control of caterpillars of a large range of pests in a variety of crops.



Areas of use: Ornamental Plant production, nursery stock, and amenity trees, shrubs and hedges



Controls: caterpillars of Browntail Moth, Small Ermine Moths, Carnation Tortrix, Winter Moth and Lackey Moth.



Rates of Use:

Browntail Moth: 6ml/100 litres water

Carnation Tortrix, Lackey, Small Ermine and Winter Moths: 13ml/100 litres water. Apply high volume in sufficient water to obtain thorough foliar coverage.



Application: Good spray cover is essential to achieve optimum control, especially on the undersides of leaves and on large trees where there is a full leaf canopy. Apply the recommended water volume using a suitable sprayer correctly set to give good spray cover. Do not leave the spray in liquid in the sprayer for long periods (e.g. during meals or overnight).



Timing:

Browntail Moth: Most effective control is achieved by summer spray when eggs begin to hatch (usually late July early August). If necessary application may continue into early autumn but must be completed well before caterpillars stop feeding outside their winter nests. Dimilin Flo may also be applied in spring after the caterpillars have finally left their nests and when there is a reasonable leaf canopy.



Carnation Tortix: Apply from egg hatching to early instar stage, usually in late April-mid May and repeat 3-4 weeks later if necessary. Refer to pheromone trap catches as a guide for application timing.



Lackey and Winter Moths: Apply from egg hatching to early instar stage, usually in late April-mid May and repeat 3-4 weeks later if necessary.



Small Ermine Moths: Apply as the larve begin to emerge from their overwintering shelters in April, but not before there is a reasonable leaf canopy. Repeat 3-4 weeks later if necessary.



Crop Tolerance: Dimilin Flo has been used on a wide range of cultivars as a foliar spray with excellent safety. However, because if the large number of cultivars of ornamental plants grown, susceptibility should be checked by treating a small number of plants in the first instance.



Caution: DO NOT spray protected plants in flower or with flower buds showing colour as this may damage of discolour petals.



The purchaser and/or end users are responsibile for ensuring that these products are used in line with industry Approved Codes of Practice. All operators must be trained and certificated in using and applying any Ministry Approved professional product.



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