Merit 75 WSP

For optimal control of the product, what action should be taken regarding irrigation?

• Irrigate only after the product has dried
• Irrigate thoroughly to incorporate the insecticide into the upper soil profile ✓
• Avoid irrigation for 7 days after application
• Irrigate only if the pests are in the nymphal stage

Answer: The label notes: 'For optimum control, irrigate thoroughly to incorporate Merit 75 WSP Insecticide into the upper soil profile.'

When treating large trees for leaf-feeding bugs, leafhoppers, and psyllids, what is the specified rate and dilution standard?

• 1.6 oz per 300 gallons of water
• 2.1 oz per acre based on 400 gallons of dilute spray solution per acre ✓
• 1.6 oz per 8,250 to 11,000 sq ft
• 6.3 oz per acre total

Answer: The label specifies 2.1 oz per acre based on a standard of 400 gallons of dilute spray solution per acre for large trees.

When applying Merit 75 WSP to outdoor Pear or Quince for Mealybugs and San Jose Scale, which restriction applies?

• Do not use in California for control on pears ✓
• Do not apply more than 1.6 oz per 300 gallons
• Must be applied after petal-fall is complete
• Cannot be used on Quince in California

Answer: The label explicitly states '*Not for use in California for control on pears.'

Which of the following is a permitted indoor use for Merit 75 WSP?

• Commercial greenhouse pest control
• Interior plantscapes for Aphids (except Wooly apple aphid), Leafhoppers, and Leafminer ✓
• Indoor control of White grub and billbug larvae
• Interior plantscapes for San Jose Scale

Answer: The label permits use on interior plantscapes for Aphids (except Wooly apple aphid), Leafhoppers, and Leafminer.

When treating outdoor trees and shrubs for Adelgids, Aphids, and Leaf-feeding beetles, what is the correct mixing rate?

• 1.6 oz (1 packet) per 300 gallons of water ✓
• 2.1 oz per acre
• 1.6 oz (1 packet) per 8,250 to 11,000 sq ft
• 6.3 oz per acre per year

Answer: The label specifies 1.6 oz (1 packet) per 300 gallons of water for Adelgids, Aphids, and Leaf-feeding beetles.

Which of the following is a restriction regarding the use of Merit 75 WSP on Pecan trees?

• Cannot be used on pecans in California unless directed by state-specific 24(c) supplemental labeling ✓
• Pecans must be harvested 10 days after application
• Cannot be used on pecans if leafhoppers are present
• Pecans cannot be treated with more than 1.6 oz per acre

Answer: The label states: 'Use on pecans not permitted in California unless directed by state-specific 24(c) supplemental labeling.'

According to the label restrictions, what is the maximum total amount of Merit 75 WSP allowed per acre per year?

• 2.1 oz per acre
• 8.53 oz per acre
• 6.3 oz per acre ✓
• 1.6 oz per acre

Answer: The label states: 'Do not apply more than a total of 6.3 oz of MERIT 75 WSP Insecticide per acre per year.'

What is the minimum required interval between two applications of Merit 75 WSP?

• 7 days
• 10 days ✓
• 14 days
• 30 days

Answer: The label states: 'Allow 10 or more days between applications.'