FPHG -

Spinosad

is a member of the new Naturalyte class of insecticides labeled for apples in 1998. Spinosad is recommended for control of leafrollers and thrips on peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, prunes, and apricots. The compounds also possess some activity against Oriental fruit moth and codling moth. It is formulated as a suspension concentrate. This product, with both contact and ingestion activity, provides about 7 to 8 days of residual activity on the tree. Natural enemy toxicity is low. Spinosad can be used to manage various lepidoptera pests and also has activity against apple maggot. Control of spotted tentiform leafminer is very good with one application per brood. Excellent control can be achieved for tufted apple bud moth and obliquebanded leafroller with two applications per generation. Spinosad under the trade name Entrust is registered for use by organic fruit growers.