The following applicants were not included in the US Nomination1

for 2013:

Cucurbits

Southeastern Cucurbit Consortium

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

Mardel Melon Growers

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible

option.

o No response to request for data substantiating concern about alternatives 

Forest Seedlings

Southern Forest Nursery Management Cooperative

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o MeBr will still be available as a quarantine treatment in many states.

ArborGen (formerly International Paper) (Not nominated since 2011 CUN)

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o MeBr will still be available as a quarantine treatment in many states.

Northeastern Forest and Conservation Nursery Association

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o MeBr will still be available as a quarantine treatment in many states.

Michigan Seedling Association

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o MeBr will still be available as a quarantine treatment in many states.

 

1 Note, this nomination was submitted February 4, 2011, prior to the withdrawal of iodomethane.
Ornamentals

Michigan Herbaceous Perennials (Not nominated since 2011 CUN)

o Stopped requesting MeBr in the 2011 CUN

o There are technically and economically feasible alternatives (chloropicrin and 

chloropicrin plus telone).

F.W. Battenfeld & Son (Not nominated since 2012 CUN)

o Not recommended by MBTOC in the 2011 CUN

o There are technically and economically feasible alternatives (chloropicrin plus 

telone).

Peppers

Southeastern Pepper Consortium

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

Strawberry Fruit

Southeastern Strawberry Consortium

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

Strawberry Nursery

Southeastern Strawberry Consortium (Not nominated since 2011 CUN)

o Iodomethane is a technically and economically feasible alternative

o The U.S. negotiated a timed phase out for this use with MBTOC which ends in 

2011.

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato Council of California

o Chloropicrin followed by herbicide application provides better yields than MeBr at 

a lower cost. Two years of supporting data for this treatment.

o The U.S. negotiated a timed phase out for this use with MBTOC which ends in 

2012.
Tomato

Virginia Tomato Growers

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

o No response to request for data substantiating concern about alternatives 

Southeastern Tomato Consortium

o UGA 3-Way, 1,3-D plus chloropicrin, and iodomethane plus chloropicrin are all 

technically and economically feasible alternatives. DMDS (Paladin) will be 

available in 2011 and provide an additional technically and economically feasible 

option.

o The UGA 3-Way is significantly cheaper than MeBr (350lb/acre), offsetting the 

cost of the new equipment to apply it on farms greater than 10 acres.

Turf

Turfgrass Producers International (Not nominated since 2008 CUN)

o Has not demonstrated significant market disruption

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (Not nominated since 2006 CUN)

o Has not demonstrated significant market disruption