Canada approves Nealta Miticide, containing cyflumetofen

Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is granting registration for the sale and use of Nealta Miticide containing the technical grade active ingredient cyflumetofen to control various mites on greenhouse crops, specifically strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

Cyflumetofen is a beta-ketonitrile derivative. It interferes with energy production within cells and acts as an acaricide on contact with spider mites. Foliar application of cyflumetofen formulated as Nealta Miticide provides control of spider mites on greenhouse strawberry, tomato, pepper and cucumber.

Nealta Miticide contains the active ingredient cyflumetofen and controls spider mites on greenhouse cucumber, pepper, tomato and strawberry. The use of Nealta Miticide to control spider mites on greenhouse food crops is new. The product is applied to the foliage of these crops. Nealta Miticide represents a new mode of action against spider mites on greenhouse cucumber, pepper, tomato and strawberry. Therefore, it may aid in resistance management of these pests on these crops.

The Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-07, Nealta Miticide, containing cyflumetofen, containing the detailed evaluation of the information submitted in support of this registration, underwent a 45 day consultation period ending on 26 July 2024. The evaluation found that, under the approved conditions of use, the health and environmental risks and the value of the pest control product are acceptable. Health Canada received a written comment relating to the health and environmental assessments during the public consultation period conducted in accordance with section 28 of the Pest Control Products Act.