Apr 30, 2009
EPA Registers Rimon for Tomatoes

EPA has granted federal registration to Rimon 0.83 EC Insecticide for use on tomatoes, giving growers a new pest management tool and a critical addition to rotational programs, according to its distributor.

Rimon is a broad-spectrum insect growth regulator that provides excellent worm control. It also suppresses a wide variety of immature pests including whiteflies, thrips, stink bugs and plant bugs. Distributed by Chemtura Crop Protection, Rimon is registered for use on a variety of other fruits and vegetables.

“We think tomato growers will find Rimon to be a highly effective tool and a natural fit for their IPM programs,” said Jim Black, marketing manager for Rimon. “It’s proven to control pest eggs before they hatch, as well as larva. It has a long residual on plant tissue and outperforms many of the current alternatives for controlling foliage feeders.”

The active ingredient in Rimon is novaluron, a chitin inhibitor that interferes with the development and successful molting of target insects. Its unique mode of action makes Rimon ideal for early applications where the majority of the population is at egg hatch to second instar.

Rimon is rainfast on plant tissue, has a low impact on beneficial insects and does not flare mites or other pests.

While the Rimon label expansion to include tomatoes has been approved by EPA, some state labels may still be pending. Tomato growers should consult with their local Chemtura Crop Protection representative for the latest information.

Rimon may be applied by ground equipment at a rate of 12 fluid ounces of product per acre, with a maximum of three applications per site per season. Rimon may not be applied within 75 feet of bodies of water such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, permanent streams, natural ponds or marshes. All applications must include a 25-foot vegetative buffer within the buffer zone to decrease runoff. Review the label for complete use directions.

For more information on Rimon, contact your local Chemtura representative or visit www.chemturacrop.com.




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