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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Insecticides for Control of Head Moths in Sunflower

Updated May 5, 2006 by Gary Hein and John Thomas


Economic Threshold:
Pheromone trap sampling (from R3 to R5.1): Less than one moth per trap per night indicates a low-risk field. Greater than 4 moths per trap per night indicates a high-risk field. From 1 to 4 moths per trap per night indicates an intermediate-risk field and should be sampled further using the field sampling procedures to more accurately estimate damage potential.

Field sampling: One to two sunflower head moths per five plants at early bloom.

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
  • Group 11 = Microbial distuptors of insect midgut membranes (includes transgenic crops expressing Bacillus); 11B1 = B. t. subsp. aizawai, 11B2 = B. t. subsp. kurstaki
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 5.8 - 9.6 oz Do not apply within 28 days of harvest. REI 12 hrs.
3 R Baythroid 2* cyfluthrin 2 - 2.8 oz Do not apply within 30 days of harvest. REI 12 hrs.
11B2 R Biobit, Dipel
(multiple formulations)
Bacillus thuringiensis
(kurstaki)
See label for rates. May be applied up to and on the day of harvest. REI 4 hrs.
11B2 R Crymax Bacillus thuringiensis
(strain EG7841)
0.5 - 2 lbs No harvest restrictions. REI 4 hrs.
1B R Methyl 4EC methyl parathion 2 pts Do not apply within 30 days of harvest. REI 5 days.
11B2 R Lepinox WDG Bacillus thuringiensis
(kurstaki)
1 - 2 lbs No harvest restrictions. 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.
11B1 R XenTari Bacillus thuringiensis
(aizawai)
0.5 - 1 lb No harvest restrictions. REI 4 hrs.