Genfarm Dimethoate 400 Insecticide (Relyon) 10L
- Active ingredient
- Dimethoate 400 g/L
- Controls
- Certain fruit trees and vegetables, citrus, pastures, cotton, lucerne, peanuts and ornamentals (see label table). Pests include aphids, thrips, jassids, leafhoppers, l...
- Withholding period
- Litchi (Pre-Planting Dip), Oilseeds (Other Than Cotton And Peanuts), Pasture Forage Crops: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. HARVEST: Zucchini: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION. Capsicums, Mango: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Asparagus, Beans (Green Vegetables), Citrus, Onions, Peas (Green Vegetables – not Snow or Sugar Snap Peas), Rhubarb, Avocado, Litchi (Lychee), Melons (Including Watermelons): DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Beetroot, Eggplant, Cotton, Peanuts, Potatoes, Pulses (Grain Legumes), Sweet Potatoes, Turnip: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Tomatoes (for processing): DO NOT HARVEST FOR 21 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Tomatoes, Large, Field Grown for Fresh Consumption: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (IE. DO NOT APPLY AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF FLOWERING). Cereals (Including Maize, Sorghum), Tobacco: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. Oilseeds (other than Peanuts and Cotton): NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (DO NOT USE AFTER CROP EMERGENCE). Oil Tea Tree: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 5 MONTHS AFTER APPLICATION. GRAZING: Beans, Peas (Green Vegetables), Sweetcorn: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Cereals (Including Maize, Sorghum), Peanuts, Pulses (Grain Legumes): DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Cotton: DO NOT FEED COTTON FODDER, STUBBLE OR TRASH TO LIVESTOCK. Oilseeds (other than Peanuts and Cotton), Forage Crops, Lucerne, Pastures: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (DO NOT USE MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER CROP EMERGENCE). — always confirm on the registered label
Genfarm Dimethoate 400 Insecticide, 10L. For the control of a wide range of insect pests on certain fruit trees and vegetables, citrus, pastures, cotton, lucerne, peanuts and ornamentals, as listed in the Directions for Use table on the registered label.
Pests on the label include
Aphids, thrips, jassids, leafhoppers, lucerne flea, red legged earth mite, wingless grasshopper, spider mites, mirid bugs, green vegetable bug, Queensland fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly.
Restraints (from the label)
DO NOT use to control pests that are resistant to organophosphorus insecticides as treatment may be ineffective.
DO NOT apply by misting or fogging equipment.
DO NOT apply with air blast spray equipment unless operators are protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs fitted with appropriate air filters.
DO NOT apply to any non-food tree crop (except Oil Tea Tree) or plantation (including Eucalyptus spp.) by air.
Protection
Dangerous to bees. DO NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are actively foraging. Dangerous to fish.
Withholding periods
Withholding periods vary by crop, from not required when used as directed up to 5 months (Oil Tea Tree). Check the withholding period table on the registered label for your crop.
Active constituent:
400 g/L Dimethoate (an anticholinesterase compound). Group 1B insecticide.
Poison schedule S6 - POISON. Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 80540).
Active Ingredient: Dimethoate 400 g/L
Chemical Schedule: S6
APVMA Reg. No: 80540
Litchi (Pre-Planting Dip), Oilseeds (Other Than Cotton And Peanuts), Pasture Forage Crops: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. HARVEST: Zucchini: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION. Capsicums, Mango: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Asparagus, Beans (Green Vegetables), Citrus, Onions, Peas (Green Vegetables – not Snow or Sugar Snap Peas), Rhubarb, Avocado, Litchi (Lychee), Melons (Including Watermelons): DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Beetroot, Eggplant, Cotton, Peanuts, Potatoes, Pulses (Grain Legumes), Sweet Potatoes, Turnip: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Tomatoes (for processing): DO NOT HARVEST FOR 21 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Tomatoes, Large, Field Grown for Fresh Consumption: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (IE. DO NOT APPLY AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF FLOWERING). Cereals (Including Maize, Sorghum), Tobacco: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. Oilseeds (other than Peanuts and Cotton): NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (DO NOT USE AFTER CROP EMERGENCE). Oil Tea Tree: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 5 MONTHS AFTER APPLICATION. GRAZING: Beans, Peas (Green Vegetables), Sweetcorn: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Cereals (Including Maize, Sorghum), Peanuts, Pulses (Grain Legumes): DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Cotton: DO NOT FEED COTTON FODDER, STUBBLE OR TRASH TO LIVESTOCK. Oilseeds (other than Peanuts and Cotton), Forage Crops, Lucerne, Pastures: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (DO NOT USE MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER CROP EMERGENCE).
Always read the current registered product label before use. Withholding periods must be observed before slaughter, milking, or egg collection. The label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.
Always read the current registered product label before use. Dose rates and withholding periods on this page are provided as a guide only. The registered label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.
Always read the label and follow directions for use. The registered label is the legal document governing use of this product.
Download the Safety Data Sheet for this product:
Download SDS (PDF)Required for safe handling and storage. Keep on-site per WHS regulations.
Common Questions
What does Genfarm Dimethoate 400 control?
It is registered for the control of a wide range of insect pests on certain fruit trees and vegetables, citrus, pastures, cotton, lucerne, peanuts and ornamentals. Pests on the label include aphids, thrips, jassids, leafhoppers, lucerne flea, red legged earth mite, wingless grasshopper, spider mites, mirid bugs, green vegetable bug, Queensland fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly. Check the Directions for Use table on the registered label (APVMA 80540) for your crop, pest and rate.
What are the withholding periods?
They vary by crop. Harvest withholding periods range from 1 day (zucchini) and 7 days (e.g. citrus, onions, avocado) to 14 days (e.g. cotton, peanuts, potatoes), 4 weeks (cereals including maize and sorghum, tobacco) and 5 months (Oil Tea Tree). Do not feed cotton fodder, stubble or trash to livestock. See the label withholding period table for the full list.
Are there application restrictions?
Yes. The label says DO NOT apply by misting or fogging equipment, DO NOT apply with air blast spray equipment unless operators are protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs fitted with appropriate air filters, and DO NOT apply to any non-food tree crop (except Oil Tea Tree) or plantation (including Eucalyptus spp.) by air.
What is the active ingredient?
400 g/L dimethoate (an anticholinesterase compound), a Group 1B insecticide. It is a Schedule 6 poison.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
This is a dangerous good and cannot be sent by post or courier. It is available for local delivery around Gympie or for Click and Collect from our store at 55 Tozer St. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 to arrange.
Mainland Australia only — we’re unable to deliver this product to Tasmania. It is classified as environmentally hazardous (a marine pollutant), so it is regulated as a dangerous good for sea and air transport and our freight carriers will not accept it on those routes. Because every route to Tasmania and offshore destinations needs a sea or air leg, we can only deliver it to mainland addresses by road. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you are unsure about your address.
Can you deliver this to Tasmania?
Not at this time. This product is environmentally hazardous (a marine pollutant), so it is regulated as a dangerous good for sea and air freight and our carriers do not accept it on those routes. As every route to Tasmania involves a sea or air crossing, we can only deliver it within mainland Australia by road. If you are in Tasmania, please call us on (07) 5482 1692 and we will help you find an alternative product.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.