The Australian Wine Research Institute

Compiled by Sally-Jean Bell and Marcel Essling
Last updated 28 May 2009
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The following products are registered for use in wine grape production in most Australian States. Always read the label on the chemical container as the product listed in the table might not necessarily be registered for use in your State.

To avoid the development of chemical resistance, it is necessary to know how the product works. Most chemicals have been allocated an 'activity group' based on their mode of action. The activity group appears on the product label as a number or a letter and number (e.g. M1) in the case of fungicides. Herbicide activity groups are allocated a number and in the majority of cases insecticides and miticides are allocated a number and letter (e.g. 1B). Sometimes the resistance management strategy is also shown on the label. Management strategies to avoid the development of fungicide resistance have been published by CropLife Australia.

In the past, the recommended export restriction on use for many of the insecticides listed in the agrochemicals booklet has not been provided. Due to international pressures the use of agrochemicals belonging to chemical groups such as the organophosphates, organochlorines and carbamates is not encouraged. The recommended restriction on use for all 1A, 1B, 2B and 3A insecticides listed in the following table is 'Use no later than 80% capfall'. However, it is essential that you contact your winery/grape purchaser prior to the application of any insecticide.

Please click here to view the Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture booklet.

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