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Insecticides for Stalk Borer Control in Field Corn

Updated November 12, 2007

Economic Threshold:

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.

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IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
R = Restricted-Use Product
Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)
Restrictions/Comments
3 R Ambush 2E permethrin 6.4-12.8 oz  
3 R Asana XL esfenvalerate 5.8-9.6 oz
3 R Baythroid 2 cyfluthrin 1.6-2.8 oz PHI 21 days for grain or fodder.
REI 12 hrs.
3 R Capture 2EC bifenthrin 2.1-6.4 fl oz
3 R Delta Gold deltamethrin 1.5-1.9 fl oz
1B R Lorsban 4E;
numerous products
 chlorpyrifos 2-3 pts
3 R Mustang Max zeta-cypermethrin 2.72-4.0 oz product/acre Apply in minimum of 2 gallons/acre by air and 10 gallons/acre by ground.
3 R Pounce 1.5G permethrin 6.7-13.3 lbs per acre Up to 0.6 lb ai per season
3 R Pounce 3.2EC permethrin 4-8 oz
3 R Pounce 25WP permethrin 6.4-12.8 oz per acre Up to 0.6 lb ai per season. Apply a minimum of 2 gal of spray by air or 10 gal by ground.
3 R Proaxis gamma-
cyhalothrin 		2.56-3.84 fl oz/acre For control before larvae bore into the plant stalk.
3 R

Warrior 1EC;
numerous products

lambda-cyhalothrin 2.56-3.84 oz
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