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Insecticides for Control of Chinch Bugs in Corn

Updated January 4, 2007 by Robert Wright
For more information, see NebGuide 806, Chinch Bug Management.

This list is not inclusive. See http://www.greenbook.net or other resources for additional registrations.
This information is presented in abbreviated form. Be sure to consult the label for additional information and restrictions.

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IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1A = Carbamates, 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 4 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists; 4A = Neonicotinoids
R = Restricted-Use Product * = Suitable for chemigation ai = active ingredient REI = Re-Entry Interval
Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)

3 R Asana XL 0.66 esfenvalerate 5.8-9.6 fl oz per acre
3 R Baythroid 2 cyfluthrin 1.6-2.8 fl oz per acre
3 R Capture 2EC bifenthrin 2.1-6.4 fl oz per acre
4A Cruiser 5FS thiamethoxam Pre-treated seed.
0.125 mg ai/kernel
1A R Furadan 4F carbofuran 1 pint per acre
4A Gaucho, Gaucho Extra
and Prescribe
imidacloprid Pre-treated seed.
4A Poncho 250 clothianidin Pre-treated seed.
0.25 mg ai/kernel
1B R Lorsban 4E chlorpyrifos 1-2 pints per acre
3 R Mustang Max zeta-cypermethrin 3.2-4.0 fl oz per acre
3 R Proaxis gamma-
cyhalothrin
3.84 fl oz/acre
3 R Warrior lambda-cyhalothrin 3.84 fl oz per acre

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