Banter SC is a selective contact miticide for the control of various mite species in a broad range of fruit, nut, vegetable, and ornamental crops.
Chemical Composition and Formulation
The active ingredient is Bifenazate. It is classified as a Group 25 miticide-acaricide with a neuroactive mode of action. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number is 70506-322.
Functional Mechanism and Design
Bifenazate is a selective contact miticide. It is classified with a neuroactive mode of action that targets mite-specific neural pathways, leading to cessation of feeding and mortality.
Target Applications and Performance
This product is labeled for use on an extensive list of bearing and nonbearing crops including tree fruits (apple, pear, stone fruit), nuts (almond, pecan, walnut), berries (caneberry, strawberry), vegetables (fruiting, cucurbit, legumes), hops, cotton, and ornamental conifers. It controls key mite pests including twospotted spider mite, European red mite, clover mite, McDaniel spider mite, Pacific spider mite, avocado red mite, and persea mite.
Application Specifications and Protocol
The product is applied as a foliar spray. Specific application rates, timing, and use instructions must be obtained from the official EPA-approved product label.
Handling and Safety
This product bears the signal word "Caution." A restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours is required for all applications. Applicators and handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, and chemical-resistant gloves. For mixing and loading activities when not using a closed system, an apron and specific chemical-resistant gloves are required. The product may be stored in warm places and frozen but should not be stored in damp places.
