Diazinon Label Provisions

 

                                                                        Crop-by-Crop Summary

Crop

Status

Almonds

“Apply during the dormant season only.  Maximum of one application per year. Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.” REI of 7days. 

Apples

Delete: all pests and directions for use except for Wooly Apple Aphid and San Jose Scale. 

Add:

– “Maximum of two applications per year, either one dormant and one foliar application, or two foliar applications.”

– “EXCEPTION for Airblast Applications to Apples: When application using enclosed-cab airblast equipment is not feasible in apple orchards, applicators are permitted to use open-cab airblast equipment, PROVIDED they are wearing chemical-resistant headgear AND the personal protective equipment specified in this labeling for handlers not using engineering controls.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Apricot

Delete:  all references to multiple applications per season.

Add:

– “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”  

Beans and other Vegetables

Beans (Succulent), Beets (Red), Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, Endive, Kale, Mustard Greens, Onions, Peas (Succulent), Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Tomatoes:

Delete:

  All foliar pests and associated directions for use, including PHIs.

– All references to multiple applications.

Add:

– “Maximum of one soil application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days for beans.”

– “REI is 3 days for beets (red).”

– “REI is 4 days for broccoli.”

– “REI is 4 days for Brussels sprouts.”

– “REI is 4 days for cabbage.”

– “REI is 3 days for carrots.”

– “REI is 4 days for cauliflower.”

– “REI is 4 days for collards.”

– “REI is 4 days for endive.”

– “REI is 4 days for kale.”

– “REI is 4 days for mustard greens.”

– “REI is 3 days for onions.”

– “REI is 3 days for peas.”

– “REI is 3 days for radishes.”

– “REI is 4 days for rutabagas.”

– “REI is 3 days for spinach.”

– “REI is 2 days for tomatoes.”

Blackberries

Delete:

-- All pests except raspberry fruitworm and raspberry crown borer;

-- All references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application per year.”

– “REI is 5 days.

Blueberries

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season.

Add:

– “Maximum of one application per year for foliar pests.”

– “Maximum of one application per year for fire ant control.”

– “REI is 5 days.”

Boysenberries

Delete:

-- All pests except raspberry fruitworm and raspberry crown borer;

-- All references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application per year.”

– “REI is 5 days.   

Cantaloupes

Add:

  “Make only one soil application per year.”

  “Make only one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

After December 31, 2008, you may not use this product to formulate any end-use product labeled for foliar application to melons, other than honeydew melons. 

Cherries

Delete:

Directions for a single supplemental post harvest spray.

Add:

– “Maximum of one application per year.  Apply every other growing season, unless pest infestations only can be controlled with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Chinese Mustard, Chinese Radish

Delete all uses from labels.

 

Cranberries

Liquid formulations

Delete: any reference that allows more than three applications per growing season.

Add:

        “Maximum of three applications per year.”

        “REI is 5 days.”

 

Granular formulations (SLN registrations)

Delete: any reference that allows multiple applications per growing season.

Add:

–“Maximum of one application per year.”

– “REI is 5 days.”

– “The current Section 24(c) Special Local Need (SLN) registrations in Massachusetts (MA970001), New Jersey (NJ970001), and Wisconsin (WI010001, and WI980003) will expire after December 31, 2008.  Only the current registrations in Oregon (OR970002) and Washington (WA900027, and WA970001) will be allowed to continue after December 31, 2008.”

Figs

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Make only one application per year.”

– “REI is 4 days.” 

Ginseng

Delete:

– All soil pests and associated directions for use.

– All references to multiple applications.

Add:

– “Maximum of one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

Grapes

Delete Crop From Label.  Send request to EPA for use deletion and a 30-day
comment period for the Federal Register use deletion notice.
 

Hazelnuts

(Filberts)

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season.

Add:

– “Make only one application per year.”

– “REI is 18 days.”

Honeydew melons

Add:

  “Make only one soil application per year.”

  “Make only one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

After December 31, 2008, you may not use this product to formulate any end-use product labeled for foliar application to melons, other than honeydew melons.   

Hops

Delete Crop From Label.  Send request to EPA for use deletion and a 30-day
comment period for the Federal Register use deletion notice.
    

Lettuce

Liquid and Wettable Powder formulations:

Change maximum application rate from 4 lbs ai/A to 2 lbs ai/A.

Add:

  “Maximum of one foliar application per crop.”

– “Aerial application is permitted.”

– “EXCEPTION for to Lettuce: applicators applying to lettuce are permitted to use open-cab equipment, PROVIDED they are wearing chemical-resistant the personal protective equipment specified in this labeling for handlers not using engineering controls.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

 

Granular Formulations (California and Arizona only)

Change maximum application rate from 4 lbs ai/A to 2 lbs ai/A.

Add:

– “ Maximum of one at-plant soil application per crop.”

– “EXCEPTION for to Lettuce: applicators applying to lettuce are permitted to use open-cab equipment, PROVIDED they are wearing chemical-resistant the personal protective equipment specified in this labeling for handlers not using engineering controls.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

Mushrooms

After December 31, 2005, this product may not be used to formulate any end-use product labeled for application to mushrooms, including mushroom houses. 

Muskmelons

Add:

  “Make only one soil application per year.”

  “Make only one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

After December 31, 2008, you may not use this product to formulate any end-use product labeled for foliar application to melons, other than honeydew melons.   

Nectarines

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Ornamentals

Change:  maximum application rate from 2 lb ai/A to 1 lb ai/A.

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season.

Add:

– “Maximum of one foliar application per crop.”

– “REI is 7 days for flowers and other commercial ornamentals grown for cutting.”

– “REI is 2 days for all other commercial ornamentals.”

– Application is permitted only on commercial ornamentals grown outdoors in nurseries.

Peaches

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Pears

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

  “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Persian melons

Add:

  “Make only one soil application per year.”

  “Make only one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

After December 31, 2008, you may not use this product to formulate any end-use product labeled for foliar application to melons, other than honeydew melons.   

Pineapples

Add:

– “Make a maximum of two applications per year.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Plums

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Prunes

Delete: all references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application during the growing season.  Apply every other year, unless pest infestations can be controlled only with consecutive annual treatments.”

– “Maximum of one application during the dormant season.”

– “REI is 4 days.”

Raspberries

Delete:

-- All pests except raspberry fruitworm and raspberry crown borer;

-- All references to multiple applications per season. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one application per year.”

– “REI is 5 days.”

Squash

These crops only appear on Section 24 (c), Special Local Need labels. Delete all foliar pests and directions for use. Delete all references to multiple applications.

 

Add:

-- “Make only one soil application per growing season.” 

Strawberries

Delete: all references to multiple applications. 

Add:

– “Maximum of one foliar application per crop.”

– “Maximum of one soil application per crop.”

– “REI is 3 days.”

Trunk Wraps

On labels that contain use directions for trunk wraps, add:

– “Use limited to commercial agriculture and horticulture only.  Use in residential settings is prohibited.”

Walnuts

Delete Crop From Label.  Send request to EPA for use deletion and a 30-day
comment period for the Federal Register use deletion notice.
 

Watercress

Add:

- “Maximum of one foliar application per season.”

- “REI is 4 days.”

After December 31, 2007, this product may not be used to formulate any end-use product labeled for application to watercress.    

Watermelon

Add:

  “Make only one soil application per year.”

  “Make only one foliar application per year.”

– “REI is 3 days.”   

After December 31, 2008, you may not use this product to formulate any end-use product labeled for foliar application to melons, other than honeydew melons.   

Application Restrictions on Section 24 (c) – Special Local Needs labels.

SPECIAL LOCAL NEEDS LABELS:

Celery, Cucumbers, Parsley, Parsnips, Peppers, Irish Potatoes, Squash (winter and summer), Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Turnips (roots and tops):

Delete:

– All foliar pests and associated directions for use. 

– All references to multiple applications.

Add:

– “Maximum of one soil application per growing season.”

– “REI is 3 days for celery.”

– “REI is 3 days for cucumbers.”

– “REI is 3 days for parsley.”

– “REI is 2 days for peppers.”

– “REI is 3 days for Irish potatoes.”

– “REI is 3 days for sweet potatoes.”

– “REI is 3 days for Swiss chard.”

– “REI is 3 days for turnips (roots and tops).”

– “REI is 3 days for parsnips.”

 

The following SLN uses/registrations will not be allowed to continue:

– Dipping of pineapple seed pieces (HI770010 and HI970005).

– Grass grown for seed (OR880001).

– All uses of granular formulations, except the cranberry uses (described under application restrictions to cranberries) in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Washington.

Use Deletions

Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Chinese Mustard, Chinese Radish, Corn, Grapes, Hops, Sugar Beets, Walnuts:

Delete all of the above uses from labels for liquid or wettable powder products.

 

Beets (red, table), Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, Endive (Escarole), Ginseng, Kale, Melons, Mustard, Onions (bulb, green), Radishes, Spinach, Sugar Beets, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes:

Delete all of the above uses from labels for granular products.

 

Seed Treatment Uses:

Delete all seed treatment uses, including beans (snap, lima), corn (field, sweet), and peas (green).