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Department of Entomology

Insecticide Treatment Options for Second Generation European Corn Borers

Updated July 14, 2009 by Robert Wright


Economic Threshold:
Treatment decisions for second generation European corn borer

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.


IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1A = Carbamates, 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
R = Restricted-Use Product


Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)
Type of Corn
Center Pivot
Application?

3 R
Ambush 2E
6.4-12.8 oz
Field, seed, sweet, popcorn
Yes
3 R
Asana XL
7.8-9.6 oz
Field, seed, sweet, popcorn
Yes
3 R Baythroid 2 1.6-2.8 fl oz Field, popcorn, seed, sweet Yes
3 R
Capture 2EC
2.1-6.4 oz
Field, seed, popcorn
Yes
1B R
Lorsban 4E
1.0-2.0 pts
Field, seed, and sweet corn.
Yes
1B
Lorsban 15G
6.0-8.0 lbs
Field, seed, and sweet corn.
No
3 R
Mustang Max
2.72-4.0 fl oz
A 24c label with a 1-day PHI for use on seed corn, field corn and popcorn. This labeling must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
Yes
1B R
Penncap-M
2.0-4.0 pts
Field, sweet
Yes
3 R
Pounce 3.2EC
4.0-8.0 oz
Field, seed, sweet, popcorn
Yes
3 R
Pounce 1.5G
6.7-13.3 lbs
Field, seed, sweet, popcorn
No
3 R Proaxis 2.56-3.84 fl oz Field, seed, popcorn Yes
1A
Sevin 4F
1.5-2.0 qts
Field, sweet
No
1A
Sevin 80S
1.25-2.50 qts
Field, sweet, popcorn
No
1A
Sevin XLR Plus
1.5-2.0 qts
Field, sweet, popcorn
Yes
3 R
Warrior T
2.56-3.84 oz
Field, seed, popcorn
Yes