Comite controls immature and adult spider mites. It works via contact activity. It is not translaminar or systemic, so complete coverage is essential. Adjust the spray solution pH to 7 or lower. Use spreader/sticker adjuvant to improve coverage, but don’t use penetrating surfactants. Don’t tank mix with mineral oils/petroleum distillates or with alkaline materials such as lime and lime sulfur. Apply by ground or air with enough water to obtain thorough coverage. Chemigate using 0.1 to 0.2-inch water. The minimum treatment interval is 21 days, except in WA and OR where repeat treatment is allowed after 14 days (see 24c OR-200010). Similar products containing proparagite are available but use rates may vary. Comite is a restricted use pesticide with "Danger/Poison" warning and handling concerns.
Usage for proparagite on Potatoes
Tuber Bulking
| Target | Application per Acre | REI (hours) |
PHI (days) |
MOA | Efficacy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-spotted Spider Mite | 32 to 40 fl oz | 2 d | 14 d | 12C | G | Apply when spider mites are present. Comite has a REI of 2 days, which is long compared to other miticides. |
Late Tuber Bulking to Harvest
| Target | Application per Acre | REI (hours) |
PHI (days) |
MOA | Efficacy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-spotted Spider Mite | 32 to 40 fl oz | 2 d | 14 d | 12C | G | Apply when spider mites are present. Comite has a REI of 2 days, which is long compared to other miticides. |