Table 7.12. Non-fumigant nematicides for crucifer / cole crops in Florida.
Product Application Directions
Mocap 15G
(a.i. ethoprop)
(only labeled on cucumber)
Apply 13 pounds per acre (7-foot row spacing) or 2.1 pounds per 1,000 linear feet of row in a band 12 to 15 inches wide on the row at-planting.
Prepare bed and knock off top to provide a level area for treatment. Mix with the top 2 to 4 inches of soil with mechanical equipment right after
application.
DO NOT use as a seed furrow treatment or allow granules to contact the seed. Only 1 application per season
Vydate L (a.i oxamyl)
Apply 1/2 to 1 gal/acre at planting, preferably via drip application. Make additional applications on a 10-14 day interval. Do not apply more than 2
gal per acre per season. Minimum retreatment interval is 7 days unless a longer interval is stated. If an at-plant application of more than 1/2 gal/
acre is made, do not make more than 2 additional applications
All applications must be incorporated either physically or via drip or overhead irrigation. Make preplant applications at a rate of 3.5 to 7 pints,
Provides control only for nematodes. Growers applying Nimitz must consult the product label to observe the plant-back (recropping) intervals for
a variety of leafy vegetables and brassica crops, onions, bananas, sugarcane, and other crops.
regardless of formulation (Velum and/or Luna) or method of application (soil or foliar). For soil application, to limit the potential for development of
Mocap and Vydate are insecticide/nematicides; Velum is a fungicide/nematicide; Nimitz is a true nematicide. Unlike fumigants, these products are not volatile and will
recommendations); when nematode pressure is high, they may not be as consistently effective against root nematodes as the fumigants.
Table 7.13. Fumigant nematicides for crucifer / cole crops in Florida.
Nematicide
Broadcast Application 1
In the Row Applications
Gallons or Lbs
Per acre
Fl oz /1000 ft /
chisel spaced 12” apart
Telone II 2,3 9 to 12 gal 26 to 35
For any row spacing, application rates given may be concentrated in the row, but shall never
exceed the labeled maximum for broadcast applications. Consult the product label for
additional detail.
Telone C-17 2,3 10.8 to 17.1 gal 31.8 to 50.2
For any row spacing, application rates given may be concentrated in the row, but shall
never exceed the labeled maximum for broadcast applications. Consult the product label for
additional detail.
Telone C-35 2,3 13 to 20.5 gal 38 to 60
For any row spacing, application rates given may be concentrated in the row, but shall never
exceed labeled maximum for broadcast applications. Consult the product label for additional
detail.
Pic-Clor 60 19 to 31.5 gal 57 to 90 For any row spacing, application rates should never exceed the labeled maximum for
broadcast applications. Consult the product label for additional detail.
Vapam HL 75 gal - For drip or in-row chisel fumigation, consult product label for proportionately reduced overall
KPam HL 60 gal - For drip or in-row chisel fumigation, consult product label for proportionately reduced overall
(DMDS) 51.3 gal -
Compared to broadcast application, apply proportionately less for in the row applications
based on the ratio of bed width to row spacing. Consult the product label for additional detail
and rate modifying recommendation.
Allyl Isothiocyanate
40 gal - For drip or in-row fumigation and crop termination, consult product label for overall rates, drip
(AITC)
Dominus
1 Gallons /acre and Fl oz / 1000 feet provided only for mineral soils. Higher rates may be possible for heavier textured (loam, silt, clay) or highly organic soils.
2
Telone products must be in the hands of the user at the time of application. See new label details for additional use restrictions based on soil characteristics, buffer zones,
requirements for Fumigant Management Plans (FMP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), mandatory good agricultural practices (GAP’s), product and applicator
3 Higher application rates are possible in the presence of cyst-forming nematodes.
Rates are believed to be correct for products named, and similar products of other brand names, when applied to mineral soils. Higher rates are required for muck (organic)
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