All changes to the AWRI publication ‘Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture’ (aka ‘Dog Book’) are shown on the electronic version available from the AWRI website. Amendments are highlighted by a red asterix (*).
New active
PROQUINAZID
APVMA 64165
Talendo has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for control of Powdery Mildew in grapevines.
Talendo is a DuPont Australia Ltd product. It contains the active constituent proquinazid which is a Group 13 fungicide that should be used as a protectant treatment only.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 28 days before harvest.
Resistance management strategy: DO NOT apply more than two consecutive sprays of a Group 13 fungicide. DO NOT apply more than three Group 13 sprays per season.
New products
AZOXYSTROBIN
APVMA 66965
Azoxystrobin 250 SC has been granted registration for use against Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew and Botrytis in grapevines by the APVMA. This Agspray Pty Ltd product is a Group 11 fungicide with azoxystrobin as active constituent.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
TEBUCONAZOLE
APVMA 67455
Laguna Xtreme 800 WG has been granted registration for use against Powdery Mildew in grapevines by the APVMA. This Sipcam Australia Pty Ltd product is a Group 3 fungicide with tebuconazole as active constituent.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
This information is provided to inform the Australian grape and wine sector of agrochemical information, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement.