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Insecticides for Control of Flea Beetles in Dry Beans

Updated March 11, 2003 by Gary Hein and John Thomas

Economic Threshold:
Flea beetles are most likely to cause significant damage in the early season. Early season (before flowering) defoliation thresholds range from 25-40% defoliation when flea beetles are actively feeding.

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 2 = GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists; 2A = Cyclodiene organochlorines
  • 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
1B R Declare methyl parathion 1 - 3 pts PHI 21 days. REI 5 days.
3 R Mustang*, Fury* zeta-cypermethrin 3 - 4.3 oz PHI 21 days. REI 12 hrs.
2A R Phaser
(Multiple Formulations),
Thiodan
(Multiple Formulations)		 endosulfan see label for rates PHI 3 days. REI 24 hrs.
1A Sevin*
(Multiple Formulations),
Carbaryl 4L*		 carbaryl see label for rates PHI 21 days. REI 12 hrs.
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