In order for tank mixing to be permitted, there must be text on each product label that specifically allows for tank mixing. In cases where requirements differ between the tank mix partner labels, the most restrictive label must be followed.
These new pest management products with the active ingredient metamitron offer apple and pear growers an important additional tool for effective crop-load management.
Pierre Petelle, president and CEO, CropLife Canada, is advocating for bolder action at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Annually, new product submissions to the PMRA are half of what they were a decade ago and the timelines for approval have nearly doubled.
