Aphid Control in Leafy, Brassica,
Fruiting and Cucurbit Vegetables
Beleaf® insecticide offers a new unique mode of action different than any other vegetable insecticide on the
market. Beleaf provides consistent performance of Green Peach Aphid and many other aphids on fruiting
vegetables (eggplant, tomato, pepper), cucurbit vegetables, leafy vegetables and brassica. The unique and
selective chemistry of Beleaf provides an anti-feeding action that offers superior aphid control, yet it is soft
on beneficial insects.
Green Peach Aphid
Average of 5 Trials*
100
94
% Control
86
80
77
Beleaf 2.3 oz/A
Assail® 1.2 oz/A
60
Fufill® 2.75 oz/A
40
* Seasonal mean of five trials
(3-8 post treatment
evaluations) following 3-4
applications on lettuce and
broccoli.
20
0
Seasonal Mean
Features and Benefits
Unique Mode of Action
Excellent for resistance management, can be
rotated with other chemistries. Beleaf is not a neonicotinoid
Excellent Aphid Control
Controls Green Peach Aphid as well numerous other aphid species
Easy on Beneficial Insects
Very selective chemistry on aphids
Unique Anti-Feeding Action
Stops aphids from feeding in as little as 30 minutes! Beleaf has an
irrecoverable anti-feeding mode of action, which results in long extended control
Short Preharvest Interval
(PHI)
A 0 day preharvest interval (PHI) on brassica, fruiting, cucurbit and leafy
vegetables
Check Insects Controlled
Primary
Green Peach, Foxglove, Lettuce, Cabbage, Melon and Black Bean Aphid
Low Use Rates
Recommended use rate: 2.0 to 2.8 oz/A + Non-ionic or organosilicone
surfactant, not to exceed 8.4 oz/A per season
FRAC Group 9C Insecticide
Unique chemistry: Pyridinecarboxamide. Beleaf is the only commercial
insecticide registered for vegetables in this class of chemistry!
Aim Treated
Aphid Control in Leafy, Brassica,
Fruiting and Cucurbit Vegetables
Green Peach Aphid
2006 Lettuce Insecticide Trial
University of Arizona - Dr. John Palumbo
Mean Aphid/plant
14
Beleaf controls many aphid
species found in Cucurbits, fruiting
and leafy vegetables. The Melon
Aphid can be identified by the very
short dark cornicles and short
antennae. There is no indentation
between the eyes, they are some
shade of green.
Provado® 1.6F 3.75
oz/A
Provado Pro 3.75
oz/A
Assail 30SG 4 oz/A
12
10
8
6
4
Beleaf 50SG 2.3 oz/A
2
Untreated
0
28 DAT
35 DAT
42 DAT
Foxglove Aphid
2006 Lettuce Insecticide Trial
University of Arizona - Dr. John Palumbo
Mean Aphid/plant
60
Provado 1.6F 3.75
oz/A
Assail 30SG 4 oz/A
50
40
30
Beleaf 50SG 2.3 oz/A
20
10
Untreated
0
10 DAT
Beleaf provides superior control of
Fox Glove Aphid. Foxglove
aphids can be identified by their
pear shaped body, darkened
areas around leg and antennae
joints, dark tipped cornicles, and
darkened areas at base of
cornicles. Color varies from dark
yellow to light red.
11 DAT(2)
14 DAT(3)
Long residual aphid control along with
preserving beneficials makes Beleaf an
excellent IPM tool. The 0 day Pre-Harvest
Interval provides greater flexibility than
other insecticides.
Always read and follow label directions. FMC is a trademark of FMC Corporation. Beleaf is a trademark
of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. Fulfill is a trademark of Syngenta Investment Corporation. Assail is a
trademark of Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. Provado is a trademark of Bayer AG.
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