Valent U.S.A. Sustainability Product Guide Book

| Almonds |

Zeal® Miticide Best Practices For Optimal Mite Control Mites can be a significant threat to almond crops. Populations can grow rapidly, with 8 to 10 generations infesting fields throughout a season. And, damage may not be noticeable until their populations have built up and are out of control. Zeal® Miticide provides long-lasting control of two-spotted spider mite, Pacific mite and red mite. As the industry standard, Zeal continues to deliver:

 Long-lasting residual miticide activity  Tough on mites but easy on beneficials  Translaminar activity—Controls mites on both sides of the leaf How To Use Rate 3 oz/A. Apply only once per season. Timing

Apply when populations are building but before threshold is reached Ground application—good coverage is essential; use adequate water for uniform coverage

Method

PHI REI

28 days 12 hours

Zeal is a Mite Growth Regulator and Targets Mites at All Life Cycles Zeal targets all mite life stages—from eggs to maturity. Zeal sterilizes adult females and their eggs, kills eggs on foliage and nymphs by inhibiting molting.

Deutonymph

Egg

Larvae

Protonymph

Adult

Ovicidal Activity

Transovarion Ovicidal Activity

Inhibits Molting

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