Admire^® has been an important product for Canadian potato growers for over 10 years. It provides economical, broad-spectrum control of many important insects in many different crops, most notably potatoes. The recommended use pattern in potatoes is in the soil (in-furrow or seed-piece treatment). This will provide extended control of Colorado potato beetle, aphids, potato leafhopper and potato flea beetle.

Product Summary

Product Type

• Insecticide

Crops

• Apples
• Cucurbits
• Potatoes
• See All Crops

Pests Controlled

• Aphids
• Cucumber Beetle
• Colorado Potato Beetle
• See All Pests Controlled

Pests Suppressed

• European Chafer
• Japanese Beetle
• Wooly Apple Aphid

Groups and Active Ingredients

• Imidacloprid - Group 4

Formulation Type

• Suspension

Packaging

• 1 L Jug
• 3.785 L Jug

Labels

• Admire Label
• Admire MSDS

Overview

• Admire used in the soil (in-furrow or seed-piece treatment) is the choice of the majority of Canadian potato growers
• Improves overall crop health
• Delivers early protection right from emergence
• Reduces the need for in-season insect scouting and foliar applications
• No opportunity for spray drift
• Easy on beneficials

Rates

In-furrow:

• 7.5 - 12 mL per 100 m row or 344 mL to 526 mL per acre (based on 90 cm row spacing)
• Use the higher rate for extended length control and for resistance management

Seed piece treatment:

• 26 - 39 mL per 100 kg seed pieces (12 - 18 mL/cwt)
• For later maturing varieties / longer control, use 39 mL/100 kg (18 mL/cwt)
• Use the higher rate for extended length control and for resistance management

Foliar:

• 81 mL/ac

Other crops:

Application Tips

In-furrow:

• Apply as a narrow band. For best results, direct spray on seed pieces or seed potatoes in the furrow

Seed-piece treatment:

• Each seed piece must receive uniform coverage and an adequate dose
• Apply the specified rate using a contained, shielded spray system in a ventilated area
• Use ConeJet nozzles
• Drum treaters are recommended to provide most consistent overall coverage
• Apply before application of fungicide dust
• Plant treated seed pieces in a timely fashion. Exposure to sunlight will reduce insecticide effectiveness and promote tuber root and shoot development.
• Ensure workers are wearing proper protective equipment
• Dispose of any treated seed as per label directions