What Happens When Hercon Disrupt Micro-Flake SBW Spruce Budworm Mating Disruptant is Introduced Into the Environment?
Hercon Disrupt Micro-Flake SBW Spruce Budworm Mating Disruptant is released into the environment from fixed-wing aircraft equipped with specialized pods or helicopters with pods or buckets. The pheromone active ingredient is volatile and as it is released from the micro-flake carriers will dissipate rapidly into the environment. Formulants present in the micro-flake carrier, upon release, are expected to have minimal environmental impact under the proposed use pattern. Hercon Disrupt Micro-Flake SBW Spruce Budworm Mating Disruptant is to be broadcast applied in forested areas, thus, aquatic organisms and wild birds could be exposed through deposit in aquatic systems or ingestion of the micro-flake. Deposit of Hercon Disrupt Micro-Flake SBW Spruce Budworm Mating Disruptant into aquatic systems is expected to be minimal, as a sticker agent is used to retain the micro-flake carriers in the plant canopy. A feeding study is being requested to further evaluate the risk to birds.
