TRANSFORM INSECTICIDE FOR MANAGEMENT OF COTTON PESTS IN AUSTRALIA
Abstract
Transform insecticide is a new insecticide which was registered for control of the key sap-feeding pests in Australian cotton in 2013. Transform is fast acting, has residual activity and is relatively non-disruptive to beneficial insects. Two field trials are summarised in this paper; demonstrating excellent control of Creontiades dilutus and Aphis gossypii, at 200 and 300 mL/ha. A third trial showed that the addition of salt (0.5% v/v) to Transform significantly improved the knockdown of mirids in pigeon peas. Transform insecticide will be a valuable tool for Australian cotton growers for control of the key sap-feeding pests while not flaring secondary pests such as whiteflies and mites
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- 2014 Australian Cotton Conference
Proceedings from the 2014 Australian Cotton Conference