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Nematodes (various spp.) (various)

Scientific Name: various
Type: Nematodes

Control Options for Nematodes (various spp.) on Potatoes

Material Application per Acre REI
(hours)
PHI
(days)
MOA Efficacy Notes
dichloropropene
(Telone II)
See Label 5 d - 11 E-G Supplemental labeling for Telone II provides specific instructions for root knot and stubby root nematodes.
Application per Acre See Label
REI (hours) 5 d PHI (days) — MOA 11
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Efficacy E-G
Notes Supplemental labeling for Telone II provides specific instructions for root knot and stubby root nematodes.

Material Application per Acre REI
(hours)
PHI
(days)
MOA Efficacy Notes
ethoprop
(Mocap 15% Granular (broadcast))
40-80 lb 72 h - 1B F Expect suppression of Northern root knot, Columbia root knot, and stubby root nematodes for 5 to 6 weeks. Severe infestations may not be adequately controlled. Apply at a rate of 80 lbs/A to control nematodes (40 lbs/A is used to control wireworms).
ethoprop
(Mocap EC (broadcast))
1-2 gal 72 h - 1B F Expect suppression of Northern root knot, Columbia root knot, and stubby root nematodes for 5 to 6 weeks. Severe infestations may not be adequately controlled. Apply at a rate of 2 gal per acre to control nematodes (1 gal per acre is used to control wireworms).
dichloropropene
(Telone II)
See Label 5 d - 11 E-G Supplemental labeling for Telone II provides specific instructions for root knot and stubby root nematodes.
Application per Acre 40-80 lb
REI (hours) 72 h PHI (days) — MOA 1B
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Efficacy F
Notes Expect suppression of Northern root knot, Columbia root knot, and stubby root nematodes for 5 to 6 weeks. Severe infestations may not be adequately controlled. Apply at a rate of 80 lbs/A to control nematodes (40 lbs/A is used to control wireworms).
Application per Acre 1-2 gal
REI (hours) 72 h PHI (days) — MOA 1B
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Efficacy F
Notes Expect suppression of Northern root knot, Columbia root knot, and stubby root nematodes for 5 to 6 weeks. Severe infestations may not be adequately controlled. Apply at a rate of 2 gal per acre to control nematodes (1 gal per acre is used to control wireworms).
Application per Acre See Label
REI (hours) 5 d PHI (days) — MOA 11
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Efficacy E-G
Notes Supplemental labeling for Telone II provides specific instructions for root knot and stubby root nematodes.

Material Application per Acre REI
(hours)
PHI
(days)
MOA Efficacy Notes
oxamyl
(Vydate C-LV)
See Label 48 h 7 d 1A G Vydate C-LV application instructions vary with nematode types. See instructions for Root-Knot Nematodes, Stubby-Root Nematodes, and Root Lesion Nematodes.
Application per Acre See Label
REI (hours) 48 h PHI (days) 7 d MOA 1A
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Efficacy G
Notes Vydate C-LV application instructions vary with nematode types. See instructions for Root-Knot Nematodes, Stubby-Root Nematodes, and Root Lesion Nematodes.

Material Application per Acre REI
(hours)
PHI
(days)
MOA Efficacy Notes
spirotetramat
(Movento HL)
2.0-2.5 fl oz 24 h 7 d 23 P Movento HL can suppress nematodes, but it is best used in combination with other nematode controls, like fumigant nematicides or a Vydate (oxamyl) program.
oxamyl
(Vydate C-LV)
See Label 48 h 7 d 1A G Vydate C-LV application instructions vary with nematode types. See instructions for Root-Knot Nematodes, Stubby-Root Nematodes, and Root Lesion Nematodes.
Application per Acre 2.0-2.5 fl oz
REI (hours) 24 h PHI (days) 7 d MOA 23
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Efficacy P
Notes Movento HL can suppress nematodes, but it is best used in combination with other nematode controls, like fumigant nematicides or a Vydate (oxamyl) program.
Application per Acre See Label
REI (hours) 48 h PHI (days) 7 d MOA 1A
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Efficacy G
Notes Vydate C-LV application instructions vary with nematode types. See instructions for Root-Knot Nematodes, Stubby-Root Nematodes, and Root Lesion Nematodes.

Material Application per Acre REI
(hours)
PHI
(days)
MOA Efficacy Notes
spirotetramat
(Movento HL)
2.0-2.5 fl oz 24 h 7 d 23 P Movento HL can suppress nematodes, but it is best used in combination with other nematode controls, like fumigant nematicides or a Vydate (oxamyl) program.
Application per Acre 2.0-2.5 fl oz
REI (hours) 24 h PHI (days) 7 d MOA 23
More details
Efficacy P
Notes Movento HL can suppress nematodes, but it is best used in combination with other nematode controls, like fumigant nematicides or a Vydate (oxamyl) program.