Agrochemical Updates, eBulletin


Agrochemical update July 2020

Spinosad

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the registration of a product containing the active constituent spinosad against two vineyard pests.

‘Entrust Organic’ is a Corteva Agriscience product registered for control of grapevine moth and light brown apple moth in grapevines. Spinosad is an activity group 5 insecticide.

Recommended restriction on use (withholding period) for grapes destined for export wine: Use no later than E-L 31, berries pea-size (not >7 mm diameter).

Agrochemical updates are reflected in the online pdf version of the Dog book.

For more information or to request a hard copy of the 2020/21 ‘Dog book’, please contact Marcel Essling on 08 8313 6600 or email helpdesk@awri.com.au.

This information is provided to inform the Australian grape and wine sector and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product.