Key Takeaways
- Bee Safety Update: California DPR has removed the “toxic to bees” statement from BioSafe Systems OxiDate 5.0’s label, aligning with the EPA’s 2022 decision.
- Expanded Applications: The amendment includes additional crops, pests, and use directions for enhanced versatility.
- Residue-Free Solution: OxiDate 5.0 is MRL-exempt, leaving no residues on crops or in the environment.
- Target Crops: Registered for tree nuts, grapes, stone fruits, pome fruits, cucurbits, berries, and more.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Supports sustainable farming by managing disease resistance and meeting environmental standards.
OxiDate 5.0: Enhancing Sustainable Farming Practices
BioSafe Systems LLC (Profile) has announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has approved a label amendment for OxiDate 5.0, a fungicide and bactericide. The updated label removes the “toxic to bees” statement under the Environmental Hazards section, following a similar decision by the EPA in March 2022. This change empowers growers to use OxiDate 5.0 without compromising bee safety, while also supporting disease resistance management, environmental sustainability, and customer requirements.
Product Overview
OxiDate 5.0 leverages peroxyacetic acid (PAA) chemistry to combat plant disease pathogens. Its oxidation-based mode of action reduces disease inoculum on plant surfaces, curbing the initiation and spread of harmful organisms. After application, OxiDate 5.0 decomposes into water (H2O), oxygen (O2), and carbon dioxide (CO2), ensuring a residue-free outcome.
The fungicide is particularly effective in tree nut cultivation, providing a cost-efficient solution for controlling diseases such as brown rot, blossom blight, shothole, scab, Alternaria leaf spot, bacterial blight, and others. Applications can be made from pink bud to harvest, offering growers flexibility in pest management.
Expanded Use Directions
The amended label extends OxiDate 5.0’s application capabilities, which now include:
- Pathogen control in water for pesticide spray solutions.
- Dust abatement and preharvest clean-up sprays.
- Automated harvest systems.
OxiDate 5.0 is DPR registered for a wide range of crops, including grapes, stone fruits, pome fruits, cucurbits, and berries, in addition to tree nuts.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Benefits
OxiDate 5.0 serves as a vital component of IPM spray programs, providing a “clean slate” for other chemistries in tank mixes. Its oxidation process reduces pathogen presence without introducing residues, aligning with sustainable farming practices.
Operational Advantages:
- Increased yield and higher ROI for growers.
- Simplified application process reduces operational stress.
Leadership Comments
BioSafe Systems Statement: “OxiDate 5.0 represents our commitment to providing safe, effective, and environmentally friendly solutions for growers. The label amendment ensures greater flexibility and sustainability while maintaining our focus on enhancing agricultural productivity.”
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