Prime+ EC

Syngenta · Petroleum Distillate · EPA Reg 100-640 · Insecticide Document last checked 2026-05-30

About this product

Active ingredient Petroleum Distillate

Manufacturer Syngenta

Category Insecticide

Full details for Prime+ EC

Source product label ↗ Open the catalog source label while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the product name, EPA registration number, and revision before use. Source safety data sheet ↗ Open the catalog source SDS while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the exact product and revision before relying on it. EPA registration data Reg. 100-640 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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According to the label From the product label

These details were extracted from this product's label PDF. The label is the law. Confirm every rate, site, restriction and safety requirement against the label before mixing or applying. Check for a state supplemental label; a product may be restricted or prohibited in a state or site even when a rate appears below. · EPA registration data for Reg. 100-640 →

Prime+ EC is a plant growth regulator designed to control tobacco suckers. It is used on various tobacco types, including burley, cigar, dark, and flue-cured, as well as Maryland tobacco. The active ingredient is Flumiclorac-pentyl at a concentration of 15.0%. The product is applied to the soil where the leaf and stalk connect to target small suckers. For application, it can be used via precision hand application or powered spray equipment. When using powered spray equipment, it is recommended to use 3 full cone nozzles per row, directed downward toward the center of the row, at a height of 12-16 inches above the top of the stalk. Users should be aware that Prime+ EC will not control large suckers; these should be removed manually before application. The product can be mixed in tank combinations, but users must follow specific compatibility and precaution instructions. Handling requires personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate or Viton), chemical-resistant footwear (plus socks), protective eyewear, and a chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment. Avoid application during windy or dormant periods to prevent drift, and do not apply to wet or drought-stressed plants. The Re-entry Interval (REI) is 12 hours.

Pests covered (1)

Tobacco Suckers

Areas treatable (1)

Tobacco crops (Burley, Cigar, Dark, Flue-Cured, Maryland)

How to treat each type of area 1

Tobacco crops (Burley, Cigar, Dark, Flue-Cured, Maryland)

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Tobacco Suckers	Outdoor	1 gallon per 19 gallons of water (hand-wild drip line) or 1 gallon per 49 gallons of water (powered spray)	gallon/gallon	1:19 or 1:49	Apply at the elongation stage, either before or after topping. If applied after topping, apply within 24 hours of topping.

Mixing instructions 1

For pests	Label notes
Tobacco Suckers	Follow Section 4.4 for tank-mix precautions and compatibility. Ensure all products are fully dispersed in the mixing diluent before adding the product to the tank.

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 12

PPE required Chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate or Viton), chemical-resistant footwear (plus socks), protective eyewear, and chemical-resistant apron when cleaning, mixing, or loading.

Timing & weather

Apply at elongation stage.
Do not apply when windy or during dormant periods.
Do not apply to wet or drought-stressed plants.

Use restrictions 6

Do not apply through irrigation systems.
Do not use contacts (fatty alcohols) and maleic hydrazide unless EPA registered.
Do not mix with insecticides or fungicides.
Will not control large suckers.
Do not apply to wet or drought-stressed plants.
Avoid spray drift to non-target terrestrial plants or aquatic habitats.