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.
| Stage of Development: Planting to Pre-emergence | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pest or Disease | MOA1 | Efficacy2 | Rate per Acre3 | REI4 | PHI5 | Notes |
| Aphid (various species) | 1 | G-F | See Label | 72 h | 90 d | 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 (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) | 1 | G-F | See Label | 72 h | 90 d | Expect only 50 days of residual control. |
1Mode of action. NC = not classified..
2 Efficacy ratings denote the relative ability of a pesticide to control its target. The ratings are E = excellent, G = good, F = fair/suppression; P = poor, and ND = no data. Efficacy ratings are based on the inherent toxicity of the pesticide against its target, the likelihood that the target will contact or ingest the product as applied, duration of impact on the target, and undesired effects, such as negative impacts on natural enemies that could lead to future pest outbreaks.
3 Rate per acre per application. Refer to the product label for maximum use rate per season.
4 Reentry interval.
5The minimum pre-harvest interval. Some products do not list PHI.
Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
