What is Rainfastness?

What is Rainfastness?

Rainfastness refers to the necessary length of a rain-free period following a herbicide application. If a rain shower occurs during the rainfast period defined on the label, reduced effectiveness or possible crop injury could occur.

What is lorsban insecticide used for?

For the control of certain insect pests of fruit, vegetables, field crops, pasture and other situations as specified in the Directions For Use. THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS FOR USE BY HOUSEHOLDERS.

Is lorsban restricted?

As of January 1, 2019, new restrictions on the use of chlorpyrifos (e.g., Lorsban and other products) for alfalfa in California have been imposed. This is likely to impact grower practices and strategies to address pest resistance issues.

What is Yuma 4E used for?

Yuma® 4E broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide is formulated to control a spectrum of insects in many field, vegetable, and fruit and nut crop applications. Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in Yuma 4E insecticide, primarily controls insects by contact, but also may kill target pests through ingestion.

Does bifenthrin wash away in rain?

Answer: Ad long as the Bifen IT had time to dry completely prior to rainfall, it did not wash away. It’s considered rainfast after the treated area has dried.

Does rain wash away fungicide?

A general rule of thumb that is often used is that one-inch of rain removes about 50 percent of the protectant fungicide residue and over two inches or rain will remove most of the spray residue.

How do you use Lorsban?

Mix 1 1/2 to 3 quarts of Lorsban-4E with 100 gallons of water and apply as a coarse, low-pressure spray to give uniform coverage of tree trunks and lower limbs. Make a second application 2 weeks after the first one and a third application after harvest.

Is lorsban safe for animals?

This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, small mammals and birds.

Should you water lawn after applying insecticide?

The only time you would want to water after applying a granular is if it is a contact kill granular and not a bait granular. Watering after application of the contact kill granular allows the pesticide to soak into the ground. Other ways to water down the granule would be through a sprinkling system.