1. An Evaluation of a New Insecticide for Cotton
P. Houston Joost, Henry R. Mitchell and Joseph Reed
FMC Corporation
9 November 2007

2. Product Characteristics
Optimized ratio
1:1 ratio of bifenthrin and imidacloprid
Two unique modes of action
Bifenthrin: sodium channel modulator
Imidacloprid: nicotinic receptor inhibitor
Broader spectrum
Combats Resistance
Quick knockdown
9 November 2007

3. Product Characteristics
Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Load: 2lb ai/a (1lb bifenthrin : 1lb imidacloprid)
Signal word: Warning
9 November 2007

4. Label: Cotton Rate Range: 3.8 – 7.7 oz
Preharvest Interval (PHI): 14 days
Minimum interval between applications: 7 days
Maximum amount of Brigadier 2SC allowed per season: oz (0.62 lb ai/a)
Hopeful registration Spring 2008
PEST
USE RATES
Fluid
oz/acre
Pound
ai/acre
Cotton Aphid
Cotton Fleahopper
Lygus Spp.
Southern Garden
Leafhopper
Stink Bug spp.
3.8 – 7.7
0.06 – 0.12
Beet Armyworm
Bollworm
Cabbage Looper
Cotton Leafperforator
Cutworm spp.
European Corn Borer
Fall Armyworm
Pink Bollworm
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Tobacco Budworm
Thrips
Whitefly
Yellow Striped Armyworm
5.1 – 7.7
0.08 – 0.12
9 November 2007

5. Data: Tarnish plant bug nymphs trial in cotton, Stoneville, MS
Severe Lygus pressure
9 November 2007