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Acephate - Approval for Leafhopper Control on Lettuce 8/90

Acephate Approved for Leafhopper Control on Lettuce

     EPA has granted a registration for the use of acephate (Orthene 75S
Soluble Powder, EPA Reg No. 59639-26) on lettuce to control aster leafhopper.

     Source: EPA letter from William H. Miller, EPA Registration Div.
             dated August 7, 1990 to Valent USA Corp.

     -- W. Smith, Chemicals-Pesticides Program

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