- Oberon provides proven control of potato psyllid, being highly effective against psyllid nymphs, while also reducing fecundity and viability of the eggs of adult females.
- Oberon provides a new mode of action classified as a Lipid Biosynthesis Inhibitor (LBI), that controls pests via ingestion and contact and is an ideal rotational partner.
- Oberon presents minimal risk to many beneficial insect species.
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Oberon
Smart performance - new chemistry with translaminar activity and excellent efficacy
Oberon is a translaminar insecticide with excellent efficacy, providing residual control against a range of sucking insect pests including mites, whiteflies and psyllids.
Oberon provides a highly effective option for psyllid control in potato and outdoor tomato crops.
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Crop Suitability & Usage
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Crop | Pests Controlled |
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Tomatoes | Tomato psyllid |
Potatoes | Potato psyllid |
Capsicums | Two spotted mite |
Greenhouse Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Greenhouse whitefly |
Product Type | Insecticides |
Active Ingredient | Spiromesifen 240 g/litre |
Formulation Type | Suspension concentrate |
Application Rate/Timing | Tomato/Potato psyllid Use 600 ml/ha. Make two applications at 7 day intervals as part of a programme, in sufficient water to ensure good coverage of all foliage. If large numbers of adult potato/tomato psyllid are present, add a knockdown insecticide. Do NOT apply in tank-mix with other pesticides and/or adjuvants. Do NOT apply other pesticides within 7 days before or after applying Oberon. Two spotted mite and Greenhouse whitefly Use 60 ml/100 L of water/1000 square metres. Do not apply more than 60 ml of Oberon per 1000 square metres. Make two applications at 7 day intervals starting on appearance of pest. |
Plan-back Interval | Following harvest of treated field tomato and potato crops a 30 day plant-back interval must be observed prior to planting follow on crops that may be used to provide animal feed or forage. |
Compatibility | Do not apply other pesticides within 7 days before or after applying Oberon. |
Withholding Period | Capsicums, Cucumbers, and Greenhouse Tomatoes: 1 day Potatoes and Field Tomatoes: 7 days |