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This is from and older post from our most knowledgeable friend Tremor......I need to use this again so for conveinence I reposted for everyone since their instructions on the bottle are as clear as mudd......

Steve wrote: and thanks Steve.....

All Imidacloprid formulations are produced using technical grade Imidacloprid that is manufactured by Bayer CropScience. The asterisk* denotes a version not labeled for use on cucumber, squash, pumpkin, etc. But pumpkins can't read. All rates are calculated per acre first. Then I'll divide by 43.56 for the rate per 1000 sqaure feet.

It is best to apply Imidacloprid a week or two prior to planting out in at least 2 gallons of water per 1000 square feet then water it in slowly without puddling. This will control Cucumber Beetles, SVB, & Aphids for about 90 days.

Then repeat the same drench application also watering in at 90 days to cover the rest of the season.

First the Flowable liquid formulations:

Bayer Tree & Shrub*........1.47% Imidacloprid 233-350oz/acre
Bayer Merit 2F*...........21.40% Imidacloprid 16-24oz/acre
Bayer Admire 2F...........21.40% Imidacloprid 16-24oz/acre
Bayer Provado 1.6F*.......17.40% Imidacloprid 20-30oz/acre

Now the various Wettable Powder formulations:

Merit 75WP*...............75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre
Merit 75WSP*..............75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre
Provado Solupak*..........75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre

So........

Bayer T&S.....................5.35-8 oz per 1000 square feet
Merit 2F...................10.3-15.4 ml per 1000 square feet
Admire 2F..................10.3-15.4 ml per 1000 square feet
Provado 1.6F...............12.8-19.3 ml per 1000 square feet
Merit 75WP & 75WSP..3-4 level teaspoons per 1000 square feet
Provado Solupak.....3-4 level teaspoons per 1000 square feet

There are also 4 different granular formulations that are also not labeled for cucumbers.

Steve

6/14/2007 10:13:44 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Wow...I wrote that a LONG time ago. Much has changed.

We now know that Imidacloprid does a fairly lousy job controlling SVB unless the application is very fresh. So if July 1st is the normal emergence date for adults in your area it would be wise to make a fresh soil application (combined with a foliar CONTACT) around NOW.

Imidacloprid is also off-patent now so prices have dropped like a ROCK. Where I once sold Merit 2F for $800/gallon we now sell it for less than $500/gal. Go figure.

Read all labels carefully. If you're not sure about rates & conversions ASK FOR HELP.

Be safe & grow well.

6/14/2007 1:58:37 PM