With the introduction of Neemazad ® 1% insect growth regulator, specialty crop growers can one-stop shop Certis USA for azadirachtin products. Neemazad is the dilute mixture to spray on a volume-to-volume basis.
Neemazad 1% is for use against the following pests:
- Whiteflies
- Aphid
- Thrips
- Psyllids
Neemazad 1% can be used on the following crops:
- Vegetable and tree crops, including
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Leafy vegetables
- Onions
- Pears
For more information, please consult the product label.
Neemazad 1% Applications
Application Rate
Apply 1 1/8 to 4 ˝ pints (18 – 72 fluid oz.) of Neemazad 15 EC per acre using suitable ground or aerial application equipment, in a manner to obtain uniform and complete plant coverage.
On crops, apply using conventional ground application equipment in a minimum of 30 gallons of water and aerial application equipment in a minimum of 3 gallons of water. Avoid over-spraying to the point of excessive runoff.
Refer to the product label for application rates. Use lower rates as a preventive when pest pressure is low or if used in conjunction with adulticide products. Otherwise, use the higher rates. The maximum application rate is 20 grams active ingredient or less per acre according to the tolerance exemption.
Mode of Action
Neemazad 1% controls targeted insect larvae when ingested or on contact by interfering with the insects’ ability to molt. It is effective on all larval stages and pupae. Neemazad 1% also reduces damage by repelling and deterring feeding of all stages of insect.
Organic Crops
Neemazad® 1% is a certified NOP product.
The National Organic Program (NOP) is a marketing program housed within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service, the agency that sets marketing standards. The NOP mission is to develop and implement national standards that govern the marketing of agricultural products as organically produced, to facilitate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced, and to assure consumers that such products meet consistent standards.
OMRI Listed(R):
This product is OMRI Listed, therefore it is determined by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) to be suitable for use in certified organic production.
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Washington state organic growers have several sources for determining what materials are allowed in organic production: the National List (NOP), the OMRI Products List and the WSDA Brand Name Materials Lists (BNML).
The WSDA Brand Name Materials List is a list of brand name products that have been evaluated by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to determine that they comply with organic standards. Products listed on the BNML are for use in organic production.
Label/MSDS
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