Frequently Asked Questions on EverGreen® 60-6
Q. Can EverGreen® be used in Certified Organic Production?
A. EverGreen contains the insecticide synergist Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO), which inhibits the insects ability to detoxify the insecticide. PBO is not allowed for use in organic production.
Q. What affect does pH of the spray solution have on EverGreen's performance?
A. The pH of the spray solution is very important! It is vital that the spray solution is buffered to a pH of 5.5 - 7.0. Application of a spray solution with a pH outside of this range will most likely result in poor efficacy on target pests. If the solution is outside of this pH range, the pyrethrins will degrade.
Q. How much water should I use when making an application?
A. Coverage is the single most important application issue when working with a "contact-only" insecticide like EverGreen. Delivering a lethal dose to the target pest at the time of application will result in excellent control. The amount of water used as a carrier has to be enough to get good coverage. There is a point of diminishing returns when the amount of water used per acre is too high. In these cases, the concentration of the spray solution is so low that a lethal dose is not delivered to the pest.
Key considerations for determining how much water to use as carrier include:
* How much water is required to provide good coverage to the crop, the insects, and potential harborage sites.
* The type of equipment you are using.
* The lower the amount of water use (while still get good coverage on the pests) the higher the dose of EverGreen you will deliver to the insect in one droplet of spray.
* We recommend 50-100 gallons of water per acre as the optimal amount. However, many users report excellent results with spray solutions of up to 250 gallons (or more) of water per acre.
Q. What is the difference between "pyrethrins", "pyrethrum" and "pyrethroids"?
A. The terms "pyrethrins" and "pyrethrum" both refer to the naturally occurring compounds which are derived from the extract of chrysanthemum-like flowers. Pyrethrins is the name given to the six distinct insecticidal compounds extracted from these flowers. Pyrethrum is the name used to describe the same compounds, but in general terms. Pyrethroid refers to synthetic, man-made insecticides with chemical structures generally similar to "pyrethrins". Pyrethroids have characteristics which make them significantly different from pyrethrum. Since they are synthetic, pyrethroids are not allowed for use in organic production.
Q. Can EverGreen be tank-mixed with other products?
A. Yes, EverGreen is frequently used in combination with other crop protection products. EverGreen provides benefits such as flushing action, quick knockdown and kill of insects, broader spectrum of control, and resistance management benefits to these types of products.
Q. When is the best time of day to spray EverGreen?
A. Since EverGreen is a "contact insecticide", performance will be best if you spray when insects are most active. This will insure that EverGreen comes into contact with as many pests as possible, which will provide the highest level of control.
If conditions are such that you need to spray your crop in the early morning, or early evening, EverGreen will provide control of the pests contacted, so getting excellent coverage is vital.
Q. What is EverGreen's shelf life?
A. EverGreen's formulation is designed with good storage stability characteristics. Store EverGreen out of direct sunlight, and away from extreme heat. If EverGreen freezes, shake the container after the liquid has thawed, to ensure an even concentration of ingredients throughout the formulation. When stored properly, EverGreen should last for three years or more.
Q. Where is EverGreen registered for use?
A. EverGreen is registered in all 50 states of the U.S., and we are working on registrations in several other countries as well.