Miticides Available for Use in Commercial Nurseries
This listing does not imply endorsement by the author or Oregon State University Extension. Materials are not listed in order of preference or efficacy. Always read and follow the pesticide label.
| Product | Chemical | Label | REI | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akari | fenpyroximate | Warning | 12 h | 3 L |
| Avid | abamectin | Warning | dry | 1, 4 L |
| Cinnamite | cinnamaldehyde | Caution | 4 h | 3 L |
| Floramite | bifenazate | Caution | 4 h | 3, 7 L |
| Hexygon | hexythiazox | Caution | 12 h | 2 L |
| Ornamite | propargite | Danger | 7 days | 1 L |
| Ovation | clofentazine | Warning | 12 h | 2 |
| Pylon | chlorfenapyr | Caution | 12 h | 1 L |
| Sanmite | pyridaben | Warning | 12 h | 1 L |
| Talstar | bifenthrin | Caution | 12 h | 1 L |
| TetraSan | etoxazole | Caution | 12 h | 2, 4 L |
| Kelthane | dicofol | Danger | 12 h | 1 L |
| Vendex | hexakis | Danger | 48 h | 3, 5 |
| various | insecticidal soap | Warning | 12 h | 3, 5 |
| various | horticultural oil | Caution | 4 h | 3, 5 |
1 Works on immature and adult mites.
2 Works on eggs and immature mites only.
3 All stages of mites affected.
4 Translaminar systemic activity
5 Homeowner products only (for example, Ortho Orthenex Garden Insect & Disease Control Conc.).
6 Formulations are available that do not require a pesticide applicator's license.
7 Re-entry may change to 12 hours after current stock is used up.
L website label available