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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Insecticide Treatment Options for Potato Psyllids

Updated September 4, 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
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 4 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists; 4A = Neonicotinoids
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
(Formulation/Acre)
(unless otherwise indicated)
Restrictions/Comments

4A Admire 2 Flowable imidacloprid 0.9 - 1.3 fl oz/1000 row ft Soil application only; pre-plant, plant, or hilling. See label for directions. REI 12 hrs.
3 R Ambush*
Pounce*
permethrin 3.2 - 12.8 fl oz
Multiple formulations,
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 2.9 - 5.8 fl oz PHI 14 days; REI 12 hrs.
1B R Di-Syston
(multiple formulations)
disulfoton 2 - 3 lbs ai
See label for rates.
Planting time treatment. PHI soil applied 75 days; REI 72 hrs.
3, 4A R Leverage 2.7* imidacloprid and cyfluthrin 3.75 oz PHI 7 days; REI 12 hrs.
4A Platinum
Ridomil Gold
thiamethoxam 2.2 oz/1000 row ft Soil application at planting or preplant. REI 12 hrs.
4A Provado 1.6 Flowable imidacloprid 3.75 oz PHI 7 days; REI 12 hrs.
1B R Thimet 20G,
Phorate 20G
phorate 11.3-17.3 oz/1000 row ft Planting time treatment. PHI 90 days; REI 72 hrs.
2A R Thiodan,
Phaser
(multiple formulations)
endosulfan 0.75 - 1 lb ai
See label for rates.
PHI 1 day; REI 24 hrs.