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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Insecticide Treatment Options for European Corn Borers 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; 1A = Carbamates, 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 2 = GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists; 2A = Cyclodiene organochlorines
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 4 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists; 4A = Neonicotinoids
  • Group 5 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists (allosteric), Spinosyns
  • Group 11 = Microbial distuptors of insect midgut membranes (includes transgenic crops expressing Bacillus); 11B2 = B. t. subsp. kurstaki
R = Restricted-Use Product * = suitable for chemigation ai = active ingredient
REI = Restricted Entry Interval PHI = Pre Harvest Interval

Mode of
Action
Product
Name
 Common
Name		 Rate Restrictions/Comments
3 R Ambush*,
Pounce*
(multiple formulations) 		permethrin 3.2 - 12.8 oz
See label for rates. 		PHI 14 days; REI 12 hrs.
3 R Arctic 3.2EC* permethrin 4 - 8 oz PHI 14 days; REI 12 hrs.
3 R Asana XL* esfenvalerate 5.8 - 9.6 oz PHI 7 days; REI 12 hrs.
11B2 Biobit HP,
Dipel,
Javelin WG		 Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki Multiple formulations,
see label for rates.		 PHI none; REI 4 hrs.
1B R Imidan 70W phosmet 1.33 lbs PHI 7 days; REI 24 hrs.
3, 4A R Leverage 2.7* imidacloprid and
cyfluthrin 		3 - 3.75 oz PHI 7 days; REI 12 hrs.
1B R Monitor 4* methamidophos 1.5 - 2 pts PHI 14 days; REI 72 hrs.
1A Sevin*
(multiple formulations)
Carbaryl 4L*		 carbaryl 1 - 2 lbs ai
See label for rates.		 Highly hazardous to bees.
PHI 7 days; REI 12 hrs.
1B R Sniper 2-E azinphos-methyl 2 - 3 pts PHI 7 days; REI 5 days.
5 R Spintor 2SC*
Success* 		spinosad 3 - 6 oz PHI 7 days; REI 4 hrs.
2A R Thiodan, Phaser
(multiple formulations)		 endosulfan 0.75 - 1 lb ai
See label for rates. 		PHI 1 day; REI 24 hrs.