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azadirachtin (Neemix 4.5 IGR)

Neemix 4.5 IGR works via contact and ingestion. It has repellant and anti-feeding activity, and it interferes with molting. Does not kill adults. Repeat applications every 7-10 days or as needed. Spray mix pH should be 3 to 8, adjust if needed using an OMRI-approved buffering agent. Add a spreader-sticker or oil-based adjuvant for air or ground application. Use sufficient water to obtain good coverage. Can also be chemigated. Similar products containing azadirachtin are available but use rates vary.

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Material Type: Insecticides and Repellents
Chemical Classification: Insect growth regulator
Signal Word: Caution
Formulation: Liquid
EPA Number: 70051-9

Usage for azadirachtin on Potatoes

Max Application per Season: See Labelfl oz

Emergence to Row Closure

Target Application per Acre REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Aphid 5-7 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F-P Apply when aphids first appear. It may work too slowly to limit spread of Potato Virus Y, especially when winged (migratory) aphid numbers are high. Does not provide immediate mortality.
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Armyworms, Cutworms, Loopers 4-10 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC ND Apply when caterpillars are small. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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Beet Leafhopper 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC ND Apply when beet leafhoppers first appear. It may work too slowly to limit spread of phytoplasma diseases (e.g., purple top).
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Colorado Potato Beetle 4-10 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply at 30% egg hatch when larvae are very small. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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Lygus Bugs 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC ND Apply when nymphs are present.
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Potato Psyllid 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply when adults psyllids are depositing eggs and/or when nymphs are present.
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Tuber Bulking

Target Application per Acre REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Aphid 5-7 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F-P Apply when aphids first appear. It may work too slowly to limit spread of Potato Virus Y, especially when winged (migratory) aphid numbers are high. Does not provide immediate mortality.
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Armyworms, Cutworms, Loopers 4-10 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC ND Apply when caterpillars are small. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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Colorado Potato Beetle 4-10 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply at 30% egg hatch when larvae are very small. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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Lygus Bugs 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC ND Apply when nymphs are present.
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Potato Psyllid 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply when adults psyllids are depositing eggs and/or when nymphs are present.
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Late Tuber Bulking to Harvest

Target Application per Acre REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Aphid 5-7 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F-P Apply when aphids first appear. It may work too slowly to limit spread of Potato Virus Y, especially when winged (migratory) aphid numbers are high. Does not provide immediate mortality.
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Colorado Potato Beetle 4-10 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply at 30% egg hatch when larvae are very small. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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Potato Psyllid 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Apply when adults psyllids are depositing eggs and/or when nymphs are present.
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Tuberworm 7-16 fl oz 4 h 0 d NC F Target PTW larvae feeding in the canopy in the weeks before vine desiccation or harvest. If needed, follow-up with 2-3 applications at 7-10 day intervals.
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