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Movento 240 SC
Group 23
Formulation
Product
Company
Active ingredient
Formulation
Container size
Movento 240 SC (PCP# 28953)
Bayer CropScience Spirotetramat: 240 g/L Suspension concentrate 2 L
Crops, Insects Controlled and Rates
Crop
Insects controlled Rate per acre
Specific comments
Potato
Aphids
89 - 148
mL
Apply when insect populations begin to build and before a
damaging population becomes established. Maximum application
per crop season: 295 mL. Minimum interval between applications:
7
days. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Application Information
How to Apply
:
Ground application only. Do not apply by air.
Water Volume
:
Ground:120 L/acre minimum.
Application Tips
Rate selected for use depends on aphid infestation level. Apply in adequate water for uniform coverage. For high
insect pressure a follow-up application may be necessary 1 - 2 weeks after initial application.
How it Works
Movento 240 SC is fully systemic, moving through phloem and xylem to all plant tissues including new shoot, leaf
and root growth. Movento 240 SC is active primarily during the ingestion by immature insect life stages.
Restrictions
Re-cropping
:
Plant-back interval: A plant-back restriction of 30 days is required for all crops not on the label.
Re-entry
:
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 12 hours.
Environmental Precautions
This product is toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not apply to any body of water.
Runoff
:
To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats, avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep
slope, compacted soil or clay. Avoid application when heavy rain is forecast.
Drift
:
Movento is toxic to non-target terrestrial plants. Maintain a buffer zone of 1 metre between the point of direct
application and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial habitats.
Toxicity
Acute oral LD
50
(
female rats) = > 2,000 mg/kg. Acute dermal LD
50
(
male/female combined rats) = > 4,000 mg/kg.
Toxic to bees.
Storage
Do not allow product or containers to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross
contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food and feed. Store in original container.