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Department of Entomology

Insecticide Treatment Options for Aphids in Potatoes

Updated March 17, 2003


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; 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 2 = GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists; 2A = Cyclodiene organochlorines
R = Restricted-Use Product

Mode of
Action
Product
Name
 Common Name Rate
(Formulation/Acre)		 Restrictions/Comments
1B Cygon 400,
Dimethoate 400		 dimethoate 0.5 - 0.67 pt Four day reentry period.
Do not store below 45 degrees F.
1B Dimethoate 267 dimethoate 0.67 - 1 pt Four day reentry period.
Do not store below 45 degrees F.
2A R Thiodan 50W endosulfan 1 - 2 lbs 48 hour reentry period proposed.
Some rotational restrictions with root crops.
2A R Thiodan 3E,
Endocide 3E		 endosulfan 0.7 - 1.3 qt 48 hour reentry period proposed.
Some rotational restrictions with root crops.