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Insecticides for Spider Mite Control in Corn

Last Updated on January 8, 2007

Economic Threshold

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This information is presented in abbreviated form. Be sure to consult the label for additional information and restrictions.

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IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 12 = Inhibitors of oxidative phosphorylation, distuptors of ATP formation (inhibitors of ATP synthase); 12C = Propargite
  • Group 23 = Inhibitors of lipid synthesis
R = Restricted-Use Product
Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation)
Restrictions or Comments
3 R Capture 2EC bifenthrin 5.1-6.4 fl oz/acre Apply a minimum of 2 gallons of finished spray per acre by aircraft or 10 gallons with ground equipment.
1B Dimethoate 2.67EC dimethoate 1.0-1.5 pint per acre Do not apply within 14 days of harvest (forages) or 42 days (grain). Do not apply during the pollen-shed period. Field corn only.
12C Comite 6.55EC propargite 2-3 pints/acre Treat when leaves are dry. Treat early when corn is small enough (3-4 ft) to allow good coverage. Two gallons per acre minimum spray volume by air, 20 gallons per acre minimum spray volume by ground. May be applied once per year.
12C Comite II propargite 2.25 pints/acre Treat when leaves are dry. Treat early when corn is small enough (3-4 ft) to allow good coverage. Two gallons per acre minimum spray volume by air, 20 gallons per acre minimum spray volume by ground. May be applied once per year.
23 Oberon 4SC spiromesifen 2.85-4.25 fl oz/acre Preharvest interval; 5 days for green forage and silage, 30 days for grain and stover. Minimum application volume; 10 GPA by ground, 5 GPA by air. May be chemigated. Maximum of 2 applications per crop season.
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