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metam sodium (Vapam HL)

Preplant use only. A minimum of 21 days (preferably more) is required prior to planting. Fumigation for Northern Root-knot nematode only provides temporary (1 season) suppression.

Soil must be in good tilth, free of large clods, and tilled, at a minimum to the depth of the treatment zone. At the beginning of the application, the soil temperature at the injection depth must be between 35° and 90°F. The soil moisture in the top six inches of soil must be between 60% to 80% of available water capacity immediately prior to the application.  Application recommendations are based on treated acreage.

Restricted Requires Respirator
Effect on Beneficials: Moderately Harmful
Material Type: Nematicide
Signal Word: Danger/Poison
Formulation: Liquid
EPA Number: 5481-468

Usage for metam sodium on Grapes

Pre-Plant

Target Rate of application REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Nematodes 50-75 gal 120 - - Suppression of Northern Root-knot nematode is only for 1 year post treatment. Suppression of dagger nematode can be up to 3 years. Nematode-resistant rootstocks are the more appropriate choice for long-term nematode management in vineyards.