UPL Assail 30 SG is a neonicotinoid insecticide formulated as a water-soluble granule for broad-spectrum control of sucking and chewing insect pests in a wide variety of fruit, nut, vegetable, and field crops.
Chemical Composition and Formulation
The active ingredient is Acetamiprid. The formulation is a 30% soluble granule (SG). It is classified as a neonicotinoid insecticide.
Functional Mechanism and Design
Acetamiprid is a systemic insecticide. It acts as an agonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the insect nervous system, causing excitation, paralysis, and death. It provides contact and stomach activity and is effective against pests at various life stages.
Target Applications and Performance
This product is labeled for use on an extensive list of crops, including but not limited to tree fruits (apple, peach, pear), nuts (almond, pecan, walnut), vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, leafy vegetables), berries (cranberry, strawberry), cotton, tobacco, and hops. It controls key pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, lygus bugs, thrips, whiteflies, codling moth, husk fly, and San Jose scale. It is noted for being easy on bees when used as directed, meaning applicators must not directly spray bees or apply while bees are foraging.
Application Specifications and Protocol
The product is applied as a foliar spray. Specific application rates, which vary by crop and target pest, must be obtained from the official EPA-approved product label and any applicable supplemental 2(ee) or 24(c) state registrations. Available documentation includes specific labels for higher rates on cotton and for control of lygus bugs on alfalfa grown for seed.
Handling and Safety
All handling, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, re-entry intervals (REI), and storage and disposal instructions are mandated by the EPA-approved product label. The provided documentation includes Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for reference.
