The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Entrust insecticide for the suppression of blueberry maggot on highbush and lowbush blueberries in Canada. Entrustinsecticide was already labeled for use against insects on many crops in Canada.

This minor use proposal was submitted by the Association des producteurs maraichers du Québec (APMQ) as a result of minor use priorities established by growers and extension personnel.  

The following is provided as an abbreviated, general outline only. Users should be making pest management decisions within a robust integrated pest management program and should consult the complete label before using Entrust insecticide.

Entrust insecticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment, drift or residues on blooming plants. This product is also harmful to parasitoids and predatory mites and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates.  Do not contaminate off-target areas or aquatic habitats when spraying or when cleaning and rinsing spray equipment or containers. 

Follow all other precautions, restrictions and directions for use on the Entrust insecticide label carefully. 

For a copy of the new minor use label contact your local crop specialist, regional supply outlet or visit the PMRA label site.

Source:  Jim Chaput, OMAFRA minor use coordinator, June 2, 2021 news release