| Q. |
How effective is Mustang Insecticide? |
| A. |
Research
conducted at leading universities and by FMC research and development
representatives demonstrate that Mustang has excellent knockdown and
residual control. Mustang has a broader range of control than
conventional and biological insecticides. |
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| Q. |
Why is Mustang unique from any other insecticide?
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A.
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Mustang
features water-based Hydro-Formulated Technology™ . This makes it
softer on plants. The use of a water emulsion gives the product
characteristics that are different from products that are formulated
using aromatic hydrocarbon solvents. The formulation is preferred by
growers for sensitive vegetables and controls a broad spectrum of tough
insect pests. Mustang is especially outstanding in its control of
foliar feeding pests and the easy-to-mix formulation gives an added
advantage over other insecticides. |
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| Q. |
Will it affect my yields?
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| A. |
By
controlling damaging insect pests, one of the primary stresses to your
crop is eliminated. Insect control, weed control and a good fertility
program ensure that you have provided the best scenario for
high-quality produce. Mustang has a crop-safe formulation and will not
injure sensitive vegetable crops. |
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| Q. |
How environmentally friendly is Mustang?
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| A. |
Rates
of application for Mustang insecticide are very low (0.028 to 0.05 lb
ai/A), thus introducing less chemical into the environment. The active
ingredient in Mustang will not harm birds, earthworms, mammals or
humans when used according to labeled directions. As with any
insecticide, follow label directions and precautions and the
requirements for protection of workers and handlers. |
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| Q. |
What are the benefits of a vegetable label covering several crop groups?
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| A. |
Vegetable
production is often very diverse with numerous crops and various
planting and harvesting dates. Market conditions demand high-quality
vegetables free of pests and pest injury at harvest. Mustang
insecticide is particularly effective in controlling your most common
insect problems and it can be used on most all your vegetables. This is
one product that can provide so much. It should be your first choice to
combat armyworms, corn earworms, cucumber beetles, cutworms, flea
beetles, leafhoppers, loopers, thrips and other insect pests. See the
label for a complete listing of vegetables and insects controlled.
Mustang should be used against susceptible insects in a management
program that includes class-to-class chemical rotation and the
inclusion of biological insecticides. Mustang is particularly effective
in providing extended residual control of armyworms, cutworms and
cabbageworms. Using appropriate insecticides in combination with pest
scouting, achieving good coverage with higher carrier volumes, adding
spreader or stickers and rotating or occasionally tank mixing
insecticides will help to manage your insects. |
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| Q. |
What are the benefits of using Mustang for thrips control in my onions and garlic?
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| A. |
Mustang
is especially effective on onion thrips when timely applications are
made. Heavy populations of thrips can cause leaf browning, a reduction
in plant growth and a reduction in the size of the bulb. Spray coverage
is very important in controlling thrips. |
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| Q. |
What are the benefits of using Mustang for insect control in my head lettuce?
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| A. |
Leafhoppers
and several worms are important pests of lettuce. The aster leafhopper
is one of the most serious pests of lettuce and is a carrier of an
organism that causes aster yellows disease. Timely applications of
Mustang are effective in controlling this pest. Cabbage loopers,
imported cabbageworm, armyworms, and diamondback moth are also pests of
lettuce that are effectively controlled by Mustang. Applications can be
made up to 1 day of harvest, which provides growers better flexibility
in their harvest schedules. |
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| Q. |
Is Mustang expensive?
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| A. |
No,
Mustang is competitively priced. What is more, its broad-spectrum
control can reduce the need for tank mixes, so you can often experience
savings with an application of Mustang. Excellent control means an
excellent value for the investment. |