An Evaluation of a New Insecticide for Cotton

An Evaluation of a New Insecticide for Cotton P. Houston Joost, Henry R. Mitchell and Joseph Reed FMC Corporation 9 November 2007 Copyright © 2003 FMC Corporation

Product Characteristics Optimized ratio – 1: 1 ratio of bifenthrin and imidacloprid Two unique modes of action – Bifenthrin: sodium channel modulator – Imidacloprid: nicotinic receptor inhibitor Broader spectrum Combats Resistance Quick knockdown 9 November 2007 Copyright © 2003 FMC Corporation

Product Characteristics Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC) Load: 2 lb ai/a (1 lb bifenthrin : 1 lb imidacloprid) Signal word: Warning 9 November 2007 Copyright © 2003 FMC Corporation

Label: Cotton • Rate Range: 3. 8 – 7. 7 oz • Preharvest Interval (PHI): 14 days • Minimum interval between applications: 7 days • Maximum amount of Brigadier 2 SC allowed per season: 39. 68 oz (0. 62 lb ai/a) • Hopeful registration Spring 2008 9 November 2007 PEST USE RATES Fluid oz/acre Pound ai/acre Cotton Aphid Cotton Fleahopper Lygus Spp. Southern Garden Leafhopper Stink Bug spp. 3. 8 – 7. 7 0. 06 – 0. 12 Beet Armyworm Bollworm Cabbage Looper Cotton Leafperforator Cutworm spp. European Corn Borer Fall Armyworm Pink Bollworm Saltmarsh Caterpillar Tobacco Budworm Thrips Whitefly Yellow Striped Armyworm 5. 1 – 7. 7 0. 08 – 0. 12 Copyright © 2003 FMC Corporation

Data: Tarnish plant bug nymphs trial in cotton, Stoneville, MS Severe Lygus pressure 9 November 2007 Copyright © 2003 FMC Corporation