STEWARD EC
FMC Corporation
Steward® EC Insecticide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-9596), is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting insecticide designed to protect a variety of crops from damaging pests, including Lepidopteran species, beetles, and weevils.
EPA registration: 279-9596
Insecticide
Mode(s) of action:
Active ingredient(s): Indoxacarb
**Steward® EC Insecticide**
Steward® EC Insecticide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-9596), is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting insecticide designed to protect a variety of crops from damaging pests, including Lepidopteran species, beetles, and weevils.
**Key Features:**
- **Effective Pest Control:** Targets a wide range of pests such as alfalfa weevil larvae, adult corn rootworms, armyworms, loopers, and cotton bollworms, including those resistant to pyrethroids.
- **Rapid Action and Residual Control:** Provides quick pest mortality with feeding cessation occurring within hours of ingestion, and offers up to 14 days of residual control.
- **Rainfastness:** Achieves rainfastness within two hours of application, ensuring effectiveness even under unexpected rainfall conditions.
- **Short Preharvest Interval (PHI):** Features a PHI ranging from 1 to 21 days, depending on the crop, allowing for flexibility in harvest scheduling.
- **Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Compatibility:** Minimal impact on beneficial parasitoid and predatory insects, making it a suitable component of IPM and insect resistance management programs.
**Active Ingredient:**
- **Indoxacarb:** Functions as a voltage-dependent sodium channel blocker, effectively disrupting the nervous system of target pests.
**Labeled Crops:**
Steward® EC Insecticide is approved for use on a diverse array of crops, including but not limited to:
- Alfalfa
- Field Corn
- Cotton
- Soybeans
- Peanuts
- Potatoes
- Tobacco
- Various legumes and root vegetables
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Application Rates:** Specific rates vary by crop and target pest; refer to the product label for detailed guidance.
- **Application Timing:** Apply when target pests reach economic threshold levels, ensuring thorough coverage for optimal control.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with many commonly used insecticides and fungicides; however, always conduct a compatibility test before tank mixing.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Do not enter treated areas without protective equipment for 12 hours following application.
- **Storage and Disposal:** Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.
Steward® EC Insecticide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-9596), is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting insecticide designed to protect a variety of crops from damaging pests, including Lepidopteran species, beetles, and weevils.
**Key Features:**
- **Effective Pest Control:** Targets a wide range of pests such as alfalfa weevil larvae, adult corn rootworms, armyworms, loopers, and cotton bollworms, including those resistant to pyrethroids.
- **Rapid Action and Residual Control:** Provides quick pest mortality with feeding cessation occurring within hours of ingestion, and offers up to 14 days of residual control.
- **Rainfastness:** Achieves rainfastness within two hours of application, ensuring effectiveness even under unexpected rainfall conditions.
- **Short Preharvest Interval (PHI):** Features a PHI ranging from 1 to 21 days, depending on the crop, allowing for flexibility in harvest scheduling.
- **Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Compatibility:** Minimal impact on beneficial parasitoid and predatory insects, making it a suitable component of IPM and insect resistance management programs.
**Active Ingredient:**
- **Indoxacarb:** Functions as a voltage-dependent sodium channel blocker, effectively disrupting the nervous system of target pests.
**Labeled Crops:**
Steward® EC Insecticide is approved for use on a diverse array of crops, including but not limited to:
- Alfalfa
- Field Corn
- Cotton
- Soybeans
- Peanuts
- Potatoes
- Tobacco
- Various legumes and root vegetables
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Application Rates:** Specific rates vary by crop and target pest; refer to the product label for detailed guidance.
- **Application Timing:** Apply when target pests reach economic threshold levels, ensuring thorough coverage for optimal control.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with many commonly used insecticides and fungicides; however, always conduct a compatibility test before tank mixing.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Do not enter treated areas without protective equipment for 12 hours following application.
- **Storage and Disposal:** Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.