Current Minor Use Registrations, Priorities
and Projects for Oilseeds

Table of Contents

  1. Registrations Achieved
  2. Priorities for Ontario
  3. Active URMULE Projects
  4. Canadian National Minor Use Priorities
  5. Related Links
Crop(s) Active ingredient (Product) Target Pest(s) Sponsor Date
Canola in Okanagan and Creston Valleys of BC ethametsulfuron-methyl (Muster) Weeds BCMAL April 2005
Sunflowers ethametsulfuron-methyl (Muster) Weeds AAFC Feb. 2006
Sunflowers thiamethoxam (Cruiser) Wireworms NSAC and Manitoba Agric. Feb. 2007
Sunflowers thiamethoxam + metaxyl-m + fludioxonil (Cruiser + Apron + Maxim) Wireworms + labeled diseases NSAC and Manitoba Agric. Feb. 2007
Canola, rapeseed, Oriental mustard prothioconazole (Proline) Sclerotinia stem rot Bayer Feb. 2007
Oilseed mustard, W. Canada thiamethoxam + difenoconazole + metalaxyl-m + fludioxonil (Helix, Helix Extra) Labeled pests Saskatchewan July 2007
Oilseed mustard imidacloprid + carbathiin + thiram (Gaucho CS) Labeled pests Saskatchewan Sept. 2007
Oilseed mustard fludioxonil (Maxim) Labeled diseases Saskatchewan Oct. 2007
Clearfield sunflowers, W. Canada imazamox (Solo) Weeds Manitoba Nov. 2007
Oilseed mustard thiram (Thiram) Labeled diseases Saskatchewan Sept. 2008
Oilseed mustard thiram + carbathiin (Vitavax RS) Labeled diseases Saskatchewan Dec. 2008
Flax, crambe prothioconazole (Proline) Sclerotinia stem rot AAFC-PMC Jan. 2009
Flax (W. Canada only) pyraclostrobin (Headline) Pasmo Manitoba April 2009
Sunflowers azoxystrobin (Dynasty) Rhizoctonia, downy mildew NSAC May 2009
Canola Bacillus subtilis (Serenade ASO) Sclerotinia stem rot J. Chaput/ Agraquest May 2009
Sunflowers cyhalothrin-lambda (Matador, Warrior) Lygus spp. NSAC July 2009
Borage prothioconazole (Proline) Sclerotinia stem rot AAFC-PMC Jan. 2010
Mustard seed (oilseed varieties) boscalid (Lance) Sclerotinia stem rot, black spot OMAFRA June 2010
Mustard (condiment & oilseed) glyphosate (Roundup) pre-harvest dessicant AAFC-PMC Sept. 2010
Mustard seed (oilseed varieties) deltamethrin (Decis) Insects Saskatchewan Nov. 2010

 

Priorities for Ontario

Group 20: Oilseeds
Entomology: Canola
Target Pest(s) Priority Ranking Justifications**
Swede midge 1 1, 2 (major use if all of Canada)
Cabbage seed pod weevil 2 1 (need 2 applications for this pest vs 1)
 
Lygus lineolaris 3 1
Group 20: Oilseeds
Entomology: Sunflowers
Target Pest(s) Priority Ranking Justifications**
Sunflower moth 1 1

 

Group 20: Oilseeds
Pathology: Sunflowers
Target Pest(s) Priority Ranking Justifications**
White mold 1 3, 4
Rust 2 1

 

Group 20: Oilseeds
Pathology: Yellow mustard seed
Target Pest(s) Priority Ranking Justifications**
White mold 1 1

 

Group 20: Oilseeds
Weed Science: Sunflowers
Target Pest(s) Priority Ranking Justifications**
Grassy weeds 1 4
Broadleaf weeds 2 4

Ontario’s minor use priorities are established annually by various service committees and minor use commodity liaison committees.

For a more detailed version of these tables, consult the provincial minor use coordinator. ADB Staff Directory

** Justifications:

  1. No pest control product registered to control this pest (insect, disease, weed)
  2. New introduced or invasive pest problem
  3. Old technology (organophosphate, carbamate, EBDC, etc.) replacement
  4. Resistance management tool/IPM strategy tool
  5. Reduced risk, biopesticide, pheromone or GRAS (generally regarded as safe) product
  6. Export crop with need for harmonized pest control options and MRLs/ tolerances
  7. New crop

Active URMULE Projects

Group 20: Oilseeds

Sunflowers

Target Pest(s): Sclerotinia, Botrytis
Active Ingredient: boscalid
Product(s): Lance
Company: BASF
Sponsor: AAFC04-057
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2003-1752
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2010-0843
Status: Submitted Aug. 2003; 2004 Project; DACO issued Dec. 11, 2003; efficacy and residue data required zone 14. D.3.2 assigned Feb. 23, 2010. D.3.2 approval granted Jan. 25, 2011.

Target Pest(s): Foliar diseases
Active Ingredient: metconazole
Product(s): Quash
Company: Valent
Sponsor: AAFC10-060
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1):
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2):
Status: 2010 project joint with IR-4 (10390)

Canola

Target Pest(s): Swede midge
Active Ingredient: cyhalothrin-lambda
Product(s): Matador, Warrior
Company: Syngenta
Sponsor: J. Chaput
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2011-3977, 2011-3978
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2011-5900, 2011-5901
Status: Submitted end of August 2011; D.3.2 assigned Dec. 7, 2011.

Safflower

Target Pest(s): Grasses
Active Ingredient: clethodim
Product(s): Select, Centurion
Company: Arysta, Bayer
Sponsor: AAFC03-097
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2003-0112
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2011-4629, 2011-4633
Status: DACO issued Feb. 28, 2003: tolerance and residue required, zones 7A, 14. Trials complete. D.3.2 assigned Sept. 30, 2011.

Target Pest(s): Alternaria leaf spot
Active Ingredient: azoxystrobin
Product(s): Quadris
Company: Syngenta
Sponsor: AAFC03-096
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2003-0167
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2011-4248
Status: DACO issued Feb. 28, 2003: efficacy and residue required zones 7A, 14. No trials in 2003. D.3.2 assigned Sept. 15, 2011.

Mustard seed

Target Pest(s): Sclerotinia stem rot
Active Ingredient: boscalid
Product(s): Lance
Company: BASF
Sponsor: B. Hall, OMAFRA followed by Saskatchewan
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2004-0519 followed by 2010-5901
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2009-1590 followed by 2011-1236
Status: Submitted Feb. 20, 2004; email from PMRA Feb. 25 seeking clarification of prod'n zones, milling locations and end uses, DACO issued May 2004, residue and processing study required. D.3.2 assigned May 14, 2009. D.3.2 approval granted Jan. 15, 2010 for oilseed varieties only, not condiment mustard varieties. C.6.3 2010-0463 label approved June 7, 2010; (oilseed varieties only). New submission for condiment varieties Dec. 2010. D.3.2 assigned for condiment mustard March 9, 2011. D.3.2 approval gratned Dec. 20, 2011.

Flax

Target Pest(s): Labelled weeds in E. Can.
Active Ingredient: mesotrione
Product(s): Callisto
Company: Syngenta
Sponsor: J. Chaput
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2011-4509
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2):
Status: submitted October 2011; DACO issued Feb. 7, 2012; OE data required.

Oilseed Mustard

Target Pest(s): Labeled insects and diseases on Brassica carinata
Active Ingredient: thiamethoxam + difenoconazole + metalaxyl-m + fludioxonil
Product(s): Helix Xtra
Company: Syngenta
Sponsor: Saskatchewan
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2011-5084
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2):
Status: Submitted October 2011;

Target Pest(s): Labeled weeds on Brassica carinata
Active Ingredient: quizalofop-ethyl
Product(s): Assure
Company: DuPont
Sponsor: Saskatchewan
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2011-5454
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2):
Status: Submitted November 2011;

Target Pest(s): Labeled weeds on Brassica carinata
Active Ingredient: methametsulfuron-methyl
Product(s): Muster
Company: DuPont
Sponsor: Saskatchewan
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2012-XXXX
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2):
Status: Submitted February 2012;

Crop subgroup 20A

Target Pest(s): Sclerotinia
Active Ingredient: Bacillus subtilis
Product(s): Serenade ASO, MAX
Company: Agraquest
Sponsor: J. Chaput
URMULE PSC Number (D.3.1): 2010-4190, 2010-5505
URMULE Sub. Number (D.3.2): 2010-6130, 2011-1016
Status: Submitted Sept. 2010; D.3.2 assigned Dec. 14, 2010 and Feb. 22, 2011. D.3.2 approval granted for MAX March 28, 2011; for ASO July 6, 2011.

Canadian National Minor Use Priorities

Visit the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website (Pesticide Risk Reduction and Minor Use Programs) or contact your provincial minor use coordinator.

Related Links

 


For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Author: Jim Chaput - Provincial Minor Use Coordinator/OMAFRA
Creation Date: 01 July 2002
Last Reviewed: 09 February 2012