ODA Restrictions on Dinotefuran

Please make sure your plant clinics are aware that as of June 27, 2013, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is restricting the use of Dinotefuran.  The ban is in effect for at least 180 days from today.

As of today, MGs are thus NOT to include Dinotefuran in any recommendation given to our clients.  Dinotefuran is found in the following home-use products:

Green Light Tree & Shrub Insect Control with Safari Ready-To-Use

EPA Registration Number:  59639-162-85827

Green Light 5-5-5Tree & Shrub with Safari Insect Control + Fertilizer Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-168-85827

Green Light 5-5-5 Rose & Flower with Safari Insect Control + Fertilizer Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-169-85827

Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules

EPA Registration Number:  59639-162-239

Ortho 5-5-5 Tree & Shrub Insect Control Plus Miracle-Gro Plant Food Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-168-239

Relevant information may be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/OAR%20603-057-0386dinotefuran.pdf

The new rule can be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/OAR%20603-057-0386dinotefuran.pdf

The list of products that contain Dinotefuran can be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/DinotefLimitList06272013.pdf

Gail Langellotto, Ph.D.

Statewide Coordinator, Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program

Associate Professor of Horticulture, Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 97331

Office Phone:  541-737-5175

Email:  gail.langellotto@oregonstate.edu

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