Product information
Withdrawn from 15.05.2010 according to EC Decision no. 2009/887 / EC concerning the non-inclusion of the active substance bifenthrin in Annex I to Directive 91/414 / EEC and the withdrawal of authorizations for plant protection products containing that substance. The existing stocks on the market can be used on the Romanian territory until 15.05.2011.
Torque 550 SC is an organostannic acaricide, with contact action against larvae and adult forms of acari pests. It provides high efficiency persistence for a long period and is reliable even against resistant forms of acari.
Benefits:
- Controls acari in all stages of development;
- Efficient against resistant insects;
- Safe for beneficial insects and birds;
- Perfect for integrated pest management programs;
- Low withholding period;
- Resistant to rain and sunlight;
- Lasting protection.
Action mode of Torque 550 SC:
- Provides contact action, controlling both the larva and the adult forms of acari that can plague your fruit trees and crops;
- Long-lasting, Torque is extremely effective for 3 to 4 weeks, protecting against new generations.
Methods of application:
Apply Torque 550 SC at the appearance of the first forms of mobile acari.
Apply Torque 550 SC when the number of acari exceeds 2, 3 specimens per leaf.
It is highly important to fully cover plants when spraying, especially under leaves.
Terrestrial equipment can be employed for the application of Torque on field crops.
The volume of solution is calculated depending on the equipment used.
Carry out treatments when the number of acari exceeds 2, 3 specimens per leaf.
Doses:
Fruit Trees - 0,04%.
Grapevine - 0,5 l per ha.
Apples - 0,04%.
Plum - 0,04%.
Cucumbers (field) - 0,05%.
Soy - 0,5 l per ha.
Withholding periods:
Grapevine - 3 days.
Fruit trees - 5 to 21 days.
Compatibility:
Torque 550 SC is compatible with most phytosanitary products available on the market.
It is advised to consult the compatibility labels and to perform a small-scale test before mixing with other crop protection products.
Recommendations:
Use spraying equipment that can mix the solution during application.
Avoid spilling Torque onto untargeted crops.
| Culture | The harmful agent | Dose |
| Fruit trees | The apple worm, the red mite of the trees | 0.04% |
| Cucumber field | The common red spider | 0.05% |
| Soy | The common red mite | 0.5 l/ha |
| Vine | The vine spider, the common red spider | 0.05% |
| Apple | The phylocoptid mite of the apple | 0.04% |
| Plum tree | Phylocoptid mite of plum seedlings | 0.04% |
Please be sure to read, understand, and follow the full Conditions, Disclaimer, and Directions for Use. Use the appropriate personal safety equipment if required and when needed.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Basf |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 1 litre |
| Destination use | Population, Professionals |
| Shelf life (years) | No |
| Formulations | SC-concentrated suspension |
| Active Substances | Fenbutatin oxide |
| Active Substance Concentration | 550 g/litru |
| Crops | Apple tree, Apricot tree, Cucumber, Pear tree, Plum tree, Soybean, Vineyard |
| Bio Crops | Not suitable |
| Mode of action | contact |
| Crop pests | fruit worms, mites |
| Dosage | 0.5 l/ha |
| Application Type | Low pressure spray |
| Odor | slightly irritating |
Precautionary Statements
| P102 | Keep out of reach of children |
|---|---|
| P103 | Read label before use |
| P273 | Avoid release to the environment |
| P301+P312 | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell |
| P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
