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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Insecticides for Control of Sunflower Beetle

Updated May 6, 2006 by Gary Hein and John Thomas


Economic Threshold:
One adult or 15 larvae per plant is considered an economically damaging infestation. These insects are primarily damaging during the vegetative growth stages, and the level of defoliation that will result in economic losses varies from 80% (V1-3) to 50% (V12). To avoid reaching these economically damaging levels, treatments should be initiated when defoliation is about half of these defoliation levels (25-40%) and insects are expected to continue to actively feed.

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 * = Suitable for chemigation ai = active ingredient REI = Re-Entry Interval


Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)
(unless otherwise noted)
Restrictions/Comments

3 R Asana XL* esfenvalerate 1.45 - 5.8 oz Do not apply within 28 days of harvest. REI 12 hrs.
3 R Baythroid 2* cyfluthrin 0.8 - 1.6 oz Do not apply within 30 days of harvest. REI 12 hrs.
1B R Lorsban 4E,
Nufos 4E
chlorpyrifos 1 - 1.5 pts Post-emergence treatment. Do not apply within 42 days of harvest. REI 24 hrs.
3 R Proaxis* gamma-cyhalothrin 1.92 - 3.2 oz Do not apply within 45 days of harvest. REI 24 hrs.
1A Sevin*,
Carbaryl 4L*
(multiple formulations)
carbaryl 1 - 1.5 lbs ai See the label for rates. Do not apply within 60 days of harvest. REI 12 hrs.
3 R Warrior,*
generics
lambda-cyhalothrin 1.92 - 3.2 oz Do not apply within 45 days of harvest. REI 24 hrs.