Thimet 20-G SmartBox is a systemic insecticide. Expect up to 50 days of residual control. Apply in-furrow at planting or band at hilling 4-6 weeks after planting. Rates vary depending on soil texture. 72-hr REI in areas where annual average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. Thimet 20G Lock’N Load is a similar product. A restricted use pesticide with “Danger/Poison” warning and handling concerns.
Restricted
Material Type:
Insecticides and Repellents
Signal Word:
Danger/Poison
EPA Number:
5481-530
Usage for phorate on Potatoes
Max Application per Season: See Label oz
Planting to Pre-emergence
| Target | Application per Acre | REI (hours) |
PHI (days) |
MOA | Efficacy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphid | See Label | 72 h | 90 d | 1 | G-F | Expect only 50 days of residual control. It may work too slowly to prevent spread of Potato Virus Y, especially when winged (migratory) aphid numbers are high. |
| Colorado Potato Beetle | See Label | 72 h | 90 d | 1 | G-F | Expect only 50 days of residual control. |