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Insecticides for Control of Cutworms in Dry Beans

Updated March 11, 2003 by Gary Hein and John Thomas

Economic Threshold:
Cutworm problems at this time of year are unlikely, but can occur if following a winter cereal cover crop.
Stand loss may result from extensive cutworm feeding. Beans can compensate well in reduced stands.
Stand losses approaching 10-15% and cutworms less than an inch long may warrant control.

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
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
R = Restricted-Use Product * = Suitable for chemigation ai = active ingredient REI = Re-Entry Interval
PHI = Pre harvest interval
Mode of
Action		 Product
Name		 Common
Name		 Rate
Formulation/Acre
(unless otherwise noted)		 Restrictions/Comments
3 R Asana XL* esfenvalerate 5.8 - 9.6 oz PHI 21 days. REI 12 hrs.
1A R Lannate SP
LV		 methomyl SP: 0.5 lb
LV: 1.5 pts 		PHI 14 days. REI 48 hrs.
3 R Mustang*, Fury* zeta-cypermethrin 1.4 - 4.3 oz PHI 21 days. REI 12 hrs.
1B R Orthene
(Multiple Formulations)		 acephate see label for rates PHI 14 days. REI 24 hrs.
1A Sevin*, Carbaryl 4L*
(Multiple Formulations)		 carbaryl see label for rates PHI 21 days. REI 12 hrs
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